Freelance Animator – YouTube Canine Cognition Series

About the role

Join an exciting project to bring canine cognition to life through engaging, stick-figure-style animation for a new YouTube channel. This role involves animating a series of educational videos that explore how dogs think, using scripts, voiceovers, storyboards, and art elements provided. The animation style should be simple yet polished, capturing the essence of the supplied references without being overly elaborate.

The initial assignment covers at least 10 episodes, each approximately eight minutes long, with a goal of completing 80 minutes of content by the end of October. The project also includes a 30-minute documentary, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to a large-scale, informative series aimed at dog enthusiasts and learners.

Deliverables

• Animate at least 10 episodes (8 minutes each) in a sophisticated stick-figure style, based on provided scripts and storyboards.
• Produce a total of 80 minutes of animated content by the end of October.
• Collaborate closely with the project lead to ensure the animation aligns with the educational tone and visual references.
• Integrate supplied voiceovers and art elements into each episode.
• Prepare assets for a 30-minute documentary episode as part of the broader series.
• Deliver polished, ready-to-publish video files suitable for YouTube.

Requirements

• Proven experience in 2D animation, preferably with a minimalist or stick-figure style.
• Proficiency in animation software such as Adobe After Effects, Toon Boom, or similar tools.
• Ability to interpret scripts and storyboards to create engaging visual narratives.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain consistency across multiple episodes.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Availability to start in approximately three weeks and commit to the project timeline.
• Experience with educational or explainer video content is a plus.
• Ability to work remotely and collaborate online.

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