Anime Animator - Freelance

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About the Role

Our client is seeking a mid-level anime animator to create short animated episodes inspired by and set to their original music tracks. This unique project aims to blend storytelling, vibrant visuals, and dynamic action scenes with the artist's music, creating engaging content that brings the songs to life visually. The ideal candidate will have experience in 2D anime-style animation, particularly in depicting high-energy and action sequences.

Responsibilities:

• Create short animated episodes that visually interpret and enhance the musician's songs
• Develop storyboards and animatics to plan out each episode's narrative and visual flow
• Design characters and backgrounds that align with the music's themes and energy
• Animate dynamic scenes, including action and fighting sequences, that complement the music

Requirements

• Proven experience as a mid-level animator, with a strong portfolio showcasing 2D anime-style work
• Proficiency in industry-standard animation software (e.g., Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony)
• Demonstrated ability to create dynamic action and fighting scenes in anime style
• Strong understanding of animation principles and techniques