2D Animator (Fully Remote)

2D Animation Studio; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

2D Animation Studio in the United States is producing an upcoming sports documentary featuring hand-drawn animation. The role focuses on translating storyboard frames into fluid, athletic movement with accuracy and expressiveness.

This freelance remote opportunity requires your own hardware and software, starts November 2026, and seeks candidates with 2–3 years of professional 2D animation experience and Toon Boom Harmony Premium proficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of professional 2D animation experience.
• Strong anatomy for expressive character animation.
• Proficiency with Toon Boom Harmony Premium is required.

Responsibilities

• Animate based on storyboards and creative direction.
• Maintain consistency and implement feedback from the Animation Director.

Skills

2D animation

Anatomy

Character animation

Tools

Toon Boom Harmony Premium

Job description

• A sports documentary with 12 minutes of animated interstitials.
• Each animator handles 20-60 seconds of hand-drawn 2D animation.

Your Role:

• Animate based on storyboards and creative direction.
• Maintain consistency and implement feedback from the Animation Director.

What We're Looking For:

• At least 2-3 years of professional 2D animation experience.
• Strong anatomy and Toon Boom Harmony Premium skills.
• Freelance remote role for Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
• Start November 2026, using your own hardware and software.

2D Animation Studio

We are a 2D animation studio producing an upcoming sports documentary with hand-drawn animation. We are a collaborative freelance team focused on expressive, athletic movement and realistic character animation.