2D Animator & Artist

Company Description

SideQuest is a historical educational animated YouTube channel. Watch our latest videos here to get a good idea of what you will be expected to produce: http://youtube.com/sidequestyt

Role Description

This is a contract remote position for a 2D Animator & Artist. Your role will be to create new YouTube videos from a text script & audio voiceover. The deliverable will be a fully-drawn and animated video. Watch our latest videos to get a good idea of what you'll need to do!

You can use existing artwork from our vast library, but will also be expected to draw some new artwork that isn't present in the library. New artwork can be created with AI tools, but is expected to be on the same level and artistic style as our existing artwork.

You will be paid on a per-video basis, as soon as each video you have delivered goes live. Your position will be that of a contractor. Remuneration is a flat amount per minute of finished video, as negotiated.

Workload is approximately 1 fully-finished 10-minute video every two weeks, so two videos a month, but we can be flexible.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in motion graphics, including the ability to create engaging and high-quality 2D animations;
• Proficiency in character rigging and character animation;
• Experience with storyboarding to plan and visualize animation sequences (storyboards will only be for your use, not for others);
• Strong English skills;
• Interest in history, esp. researching historical facts online, for example country flags, clothes, etc.;
• Attention to detail and an ability to meet deadlines
• A Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Design, Fine Arts, or a related field is preferred

Tools

• Adobe After Effects or Premiere for assembling final video;
• Adobe Photoshop or equivalent graphical editor for artwork;
• Adobe Character Animator or equivalent software for character animation and rigging;