Animator - Freelance Kids Animation

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About the Role

An exciting opportunity for creative video animators to join a long-term project focused on producing animations for children's stories. These animations will be featured on a dedicated YouTube channel, engaging a young audience with visually captivating and entertaining content. The role is remote, allowing animators to work from anywhere. We are open to applicants from beginners to mid-level professionals, with compensation aligning with experience and industry standards. This project is perfect for animators passionate about creating joyful and educational content for children.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and produce high-quality animations for children's stories, ensuring content is engaging and age-appropriate.
• Collaborate with the project lead to understand the creative direction and specific requirements for each animation.
• Create storyboards, character designs, and visual elements in line with the storytelling needs.
• Ensure smooth and visually appealing animation flow, paying attention to detail in character movements and scene transitions.
• Manage timelines effectively to meet consistent content release schedules.
• Stay updated with current trends in children's content and animation techniques to continually enhance the quality of work.
• Provide revisions and edits as needed, based on feedback from the project lead.

Requirements

• Proficiency in animation software and tools (e.g., Adobe Animate, Toon Boom, After Effects, or similar).
• A portfolio showcasing previous work in animation, particularly in creating content for children (if available).
• Creative storytelling skills, with an understanding of engaging a young audience.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively, meeting project deadlines.
• Strong communication skills for remote collaboration and feedback integration.
• Flexibility and openness to feedback and iterative improvements.
• Passion for creating content that is entertaining, educational, and suitable for children.

This role offers a unique chance for animators to contribute to a meaningful and creative project, with the potential for ongoing work and creative growth.