Role Overview
Upwork is hiring a mid-level 2D Animator – Silent Short Film (3–4 minutes). This is a contract remote role, with the team based in Remote. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Project Type: Independent animated short / Festival submission
Genre: Romantic comedy-drama, no dialogue (music and sound design only)
Project Length: 3–4 minutes
About the Project:
We are making a silent animation set in Thailand. The story follows Rambo, a shy flower seller, and Lookkhaw, the girl he crashes into.
The film uses expressive character animation, physical comedy, and emotional moments to tell a warm story about choosing love over fear.
This is a very short project. The competition is next month, so the turnaround is only 2.5 weeks. I want to work together as a team, so I am happy to use the style and software you are most comfortable with.
The competition has cash prizes for the top three winners. If we win (which I am aiming for), we will split the prize money equally.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a 2D animator to bring the characters to life.
Key Responsibilities:
Animate 3–4 minutes of finished 2D animation
Show key emotions: swooning, panic, awe, sadness, jealousy, joy
Animate physical comedy: bike weaving, cat jump scare, crash, scrape, bowing, running away
Create small romantic gestures: hand covering sun, necklace return, smiling walk
Requirements
Understanding of silent film pacing (big expressions, clear body language)
Ability to work alone and meet a tight deadline (3–4 minute final film)
Deliverables:
Full 3–4 minute animated short at 24fps, 1080p
Hard deadline because the film festival is next month
Timeline: Final delivery by May 7th (to allow time for the composer and sound designer)
To Apply:
Send your portfolio or demo reel. Please tell me if you have experience with silent or dialogue-free animation.
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Is the 2D Animator – Silent Short Film (3–4 minutes) role at Upwork remote?
Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in Remote, but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.
What does a 2D Animator – Silent Short Film (3–4 minutes) at Upwork earn?
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When was the 2D Animator – Silent Short Film (3–4 minutes) role at Upwork posted?
This role was posted on April 18, 2026 (51 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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