Freelance Animator
Listed on 2026-09-16
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Creative Arts/Media
Computer Graphics / 3D / Animation, Creative Design / Digital Art, Illustrator, Digital Media & Production
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A 2D Animator/Illustrator is sought to create animation assets for a new children’s You Tube channel designed to provide calm, magical bedtime storytelling for children aged 2–6. The work will involve producing a 20–25 second intro, a 20 second outro, and 4–6 short animations of a recurring animated co-host, Gerry the Giraffe, suitable for integration with live-action footage. The role requires refining existing sketches into polished, production-ready assets in a warm, picture-book style, matching provided music, sketches, and storyboards.
Deliverables must include layered source files with full commercial rights, prepared for export in 1080p/4K resolution.
Requirements
- Proven experience in 2D animation and illustration, preferably in children’s media
- Ability to work in a warm, hand-illustrated picture-book aesthetic with soft lines and gentle pastel tones
- Skilled in creating smooth, bedtime-friendly animations with subtle pacing
- Experience designing expressive, whimsical animal characters and storybook environments
- Proficiency with software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, or equivalents
- Ability to deliver layered source files (PSD/AI/AE or similar) with full commercial rights
- Strong communication skills and openness to collaborative feedback
- Availability to work remotely and meet agreed project timelines
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