Animator

Kangaroo; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Kangaroo in Los Angeles is seeking a part-time contractor to animate a video advertisement for its interactive storytelling app. You will join during a pivotal beta phase and help bring characters to life.

You will conceptualize characters, create sketches, develop storyboards, design animation environments, and refine timing to sync with audio, collaborating with editors, designers, writers. Strong 2D animation skills and proficiency in After Effects are required, along with a collaborative

Qualifications

• Experience in 2D animation and motion design.
• Proficiency in animation principles (staging, timing, anticipation).
• Ability to work independently or with a team and adapt to feedback.
• Bachelor's degree or certificate in animation/graphic design or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualizing ideas for characters, scenes, backgrounds and other animation elements.
• Creating character sketches for new animations based on design briefs.
• Developing storyboards for animation projects
• Designing elements of the animated environment
• Developing timing and pacing of motion, based on audio requirements
• Working with the story editors to merge the various layers of animation
• Collaborating with other creatives including designers, artists and writers to finalize projects

Skills

2D animation

Motion design

Attention to detail

Feedback receptiveness

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer animation or related field

Tools

After Effects

Job description

The Opportunity

Kangaroo is looking to hire a part-time contractor to animate a video advertisement for an interactive storytelling app. You'll be joining at a very exciting time, as we continue our beta with celebrities like Kiernan Shipka and Flynn McGarry, and creators like Baby Ariel and Bailey Spinn.

Main responsibilities include:

• Conceptualizing ideas for characters, scenes, backgrounds and other animation elements
• Creating character sketches for new animations based on design briefs
• Developing storyboards for animation projects
• Designing elements of the animated environment
• Developing timing and pacing of motion, based on audio requirements
• Working with the story editors to merge the various layers of animation
• Collaborating with other creatives including designers, artists and writers to finalize projects

What is needed for the role

Minimum qualifications

• Experience with 2D animation
• Proficiency in the use of design and animation software (i.e. After Effects)
• Experience in motion design
• Proficiency in the principles of animation such as staging, timing, ease in, ease out and anticipation
• Attention to detail, adaptability, and receptiveness to feedback and direction.
• Excellent creativity and originality
• Ability to work independently or with a team to develop animations and solve problems.

Nice to haves

• Experience in creating ads videos
• Bachelor's degree or certificate in computer animation, fine arts, graphic design, or related field.
• Understanding of storytelling, and character development techniques.