Animator

So Drama! Entertainment; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

So Drama! Entertainment in Singapore is seeking a creative 2D Motion Designer to produce explainer-style and narrative animations for social media, translating scripts into engaging visuals from concepts to final edit.

You will handle illustration, character design, animation, and post-production, collaborating with writers and producers, and applying AI-assisted tools to speed up workflows. The role demands a strong portfolio, proficiency in After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop,

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Motion Design, Digital Fine Arts, Multimedia & Animation, or related fields
• Proven experience in illustration, 2D animation/motion graphics and video editing
• Strong portfolio/reel showcasing illustration, 2D animation/motion graphics, and video products
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop and Adobe Animate
• Experience in character design and basic rigging workflows
• Familiarity with AI-assisted tools and workflows for content creation and editing
• Solid understanding of animation principles, visual storytelling, and composition
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collaboratively with the scriptwriter/producer
• Awareness of industry trends and platform best practices
• Reliable, organised, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong ability to communicate ideas clearly
• Passion for storytelling and digital content creation

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D animations and motion graphics for digital content, including explainer-style videos and social media formats.
• Translate scripts, storyboards, and creative briefs into engaging animated visuals with strong storytelling.
• Apply motion design, transitions, and visual effects to enhance overall content quality and audience experience.
• Develop original illustrated assets, including characters, environments, and graphic elements.
• Adapt illustration styles to suit different content formats, brands, and target audiences.
• Ensure consistency in visual identity, style, and quality across all deliverables.
• Edit content to integrate animation, graphics, audio, and footage seamlessly into a cohesive video.
• Optimise content formats for different platforms and delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with producers/writers/content strategists to develop visual storytelling approaches.
• Contribute to ideation and development of engaging content.
• Ability to create voice-over recordings for video projects is a plus but not required.

Skills

Motion Design

Illustration

2D Animation

Video Editing

Storytelling

Character Design

Rigging

AI-assisted Tools

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Animate

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Motion Design

Tools

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Illustrator

Photoshop

Animate

AI-assisted tools

Job description

We are seeking a creative 2D Motion Designer to join our team at So Drama! Entertainment. In this role, you will create explainer-style and narrative-driven animation content for social media platforms.

With a strong eye for design and storytelling, you will translate ideas, scripts, and briefs into visual content – from illustration and character design to animation and final edit.

You will work across the full production pipeline, delivering high-quality output from start to finish using both creative and AI-assisted workflows.

This role is suited for a multi-skilled creative who is strong in animation and illustration, passionate in creating impactful visual stories, and thrives in a fast-paced working environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

a. 2D Animation & Motion Graphics

• Create high-quality 2D animations and motion graphics for digital content, including explainer-style videos and social media formats.
• Translate scripts, storyboards, and creative briefs into engaging animated visuals with strong storytelling.
• Apply motion design, transitions, and visual effects to enhance overall content quality and audience experience.

b. Illustration & Asset Creation

• Develop original illustrated assets, including characters, environments, and graphic elements.
• Adapt illustration styles to suit different content formats, brands, and target audiences.
• Ensure consistency in visual identity, style, and quality across all deliverables.

c. Video Editing & Post-Production

• Edit content to integrate animation, graphics, audio, and footage seamlessly into a cohesive video.
• Optimise content formats for different platforms and delivery requirements.

d. Content Development & Execution

• Collaborate with producers/writers/content strategists to develop visual storytelling approaches.
• Contribute to ideation and development of engaging content.

e. Voice-over Support (Optional)

• Ability to create voice-over recordings for video projects is a plus but not required.

CHALLENGES

• Ability to manage and deliver high-quality animation output under fast production cycle and tight deadlines is critical.
• You will handle multiple stages of production, including illustration, animation, and editing.
• You must be open to feedback and be able to adapt quickly to multiple iterations of briefs, and scripts, ensuring that stakeholder input is accounted for.
• You will need to be responsive to trends, formats, and shifting priorities across digital platforms, and recommend ways for these to be incorporated into our workflows and products.

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Motion Design, Digital Fine Arts, Multimedia & Animation, or related fields, or equivalent practical experience and strong portfolio
• Proven experience in illustration, 2D animation/motion graphics and video editing
• Strong portfolio/reel showcasing illustration, 2D animation/motion graphics, and video products
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop and Adobe Animate
• Experience in character design and basic rigging workflows
• Familiarity with AI-assisted tools and workflows for content creation and editing
• Solid understanding of animation principles, visual storytelling, and composition
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collaboratively with the scriptwriter/producer
• Awareness of industry trends and platform best practices
• Reliable, organised, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong ability to communicate ideas clearly
• Passion for storytelling and digital content creation

WHY JOIN US

Be part of a leading media and entertainment brand shaping the future of digital engagement.

Work with an energetic, creative team on exciting projects

Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and innovation.

Competitive compensation, benefits and growth opportunities in an exciting digital entertainment space.