Job Description
Description
We are looking for a skilled 2D Animator to create fun, engaging, and high-quality rhyming animation videos for a kids’ YouTube channel. The content will be made for children and should be colorful, expressive, and easy to follow.
This is a full-time remote contracting role. The work is fast-paced, so we are looking for someone who can manage deadlines, follow direction, and complete videos consistently.
A strong animation portfolio is required. Please share animation videos you have personally created, especially examples that show character movement, expressions, lip-sync, and storytelling.
Responsibilities
Create 2D animated rhyming videos for kids using provided scripts and audio.
Animate videos from start to finish, including character movement, expressions, lip-sync, background scenes, props, camera movement, and transitions.
Work from scripts that include lyrics, scene direction, and camera angles.
Use your own creativity to improve the visual flow, scene composition, character actions, and overall video quality.
Sync animation properly with the provided audio, music, rhymes, and sound effects.
Complete and finalize animation videos using Adobe After Effects.
Prepare final videos for YouTube upload.
Deliver work on time while maintaining good quality.
Requirements
Professional experience in 2D animation.
Must have a portfolio with completed animation video samples.
Must be able to work without a storyboard.
Must be comfortable creating full animation flow from script, lyrics, audio, and camera directions.
Must know Adobe After Effects.
Experience with tools such as Adobe Animate.
Strong sense of timing, movement, expressions, character animation, and audio sync.
Ability to work independently and meet weekly deadlines.
Good attention to detail for kids’ content.
What We Provide:
Script/lyrics with scene instructions and camera angles.
Final audio/music/voiceover for each video.
Basic creative direction for characters, props, and video style.
Guidance when needed.
Please note: No storyboard will be provided. The animator should be able to create the full visual flow using the script and audio.
Workload & Expectations:
Full-time contracting role.
Minimum video length: 3 minutes.
Expected output: at least 2 fully animated videos per week.
Flexible working hours, but deadlines must be met consistently.
Salary:
₹30,000 per month
How to Apply
Please share your portfolio with animation videos you have personally created. Your samples should show:
2D character animation
Kids’ rhyme or nursery rhyme animation, if available
Lip-sync or audio-sync
Expressions and emotions
Full scene animation or storytelling
Also mention the software you use and your preferred animation tools.
Applications without relevant animation video samples may not be considered.
Job Type: Full-time, Contract
Work Location: Remote
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