Join a creative project focused on developing high-quality 2D anime-style character animation for an original game and entertainment IP. This role involves bringing to life mature, semi-realistic characters with expressive facial acting, dynamic posing, and cinematic performance. The initial assignment is a paid animation test (5–8 seconds), with the potential for ongoing work on recurring characters and a variety of content types, including social media, music videos, narrative scenes, and game cinematics. You will collaborate remotely with a small creative team, contributing to a unique blend of interactive storytelling, animation, and music-driven experiences.

Deliverables

Produce a 5–8 second 2D animation test featuring mature anime/manga-inspired characters with semi-realistic proportions
Create expressive facial acting, strong poses, and clean linework for recurring characters
Animate scenes for social content, music videos, narrative sequences, and game cinematics
Ensure consistency in character drawing, including hair and clothing secondary motion
Deliver polished key animation, clean-up, and in-betweening as required

Requirements

Proven experience in 2D character animation, preferably in anime or manga-inspired styles
Strong skills in key animation, clean-up, and in-betweening
Ability to draw consistent, semi-realistic characters with expressive acting and dynamic poses
Proficiency in animation software such as Toon Boom Harmony, TVPaint, or equivalent
Understanding of cinematic character performance and secondary motion (hair, clothing)
Attention to detail and ability to match established character designs
Experience working remotely and communicating effectively with creative teams
Availability for a paid test and potential ongoing assignments

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2D Animator