GIF Animator, Webcomics

Storygrounds; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A creative webcomics company is seeking a detail-oriented GIF Animator to produce expressive animated panels for new webcomic series. The ideal candidate will have experience in motion graphics and a portfolio showcasing strong animation work. Attention to detail and the ability to work on tight deadlines are essential. Position is remote with a focus on collaboration with a production team. Competitive contract terms are provided.

Qualifications

• A portfolio demonstrating strong GIF or motion animation work.
• Experience in motion graphics, 2D animation, or VFX.
• Proficiency with AE, Clip Studio, Procreate, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Create animated GIF panels for ongoing webcomic episodes.
• Work in After Effects or similar animation tools.
• Deliver on tight deadlines (48–72 hr turnaround is common).

Skills

Strong GIF or motion animation work

Experience in motion graphics

Proficiency with After Effects

Strong sense of timing

Ability to follow art direction

Tools

After Effects

Clip Studio

Procreate

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Head of Content & Operations @ Storygrounds | Webcomics

ABOUT THE ROLE

Storygrounds is looking for a fast, detail-oriented GIF animator to help bring a new wave of animated webcomics to life. We have multiple series in production that require expressive, high-quality GIFs on tight turnarounds.

If you want to see the exact style, timing, and polish we’re aiming for, check out the animated panels in Beyond the Vale and Green Gang — these series set the benchmark for the type of subtle motion, FX, and looped animation we want to extend to our upcoming titles.

You’ll be joining us during an active production cycle, where reliability, speed, and stylistic consistency are key. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys fast episodic work, creative freedom, and collaborating with a responsive production team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create animated GIF panels for ongoing webcomic episodes
• Work in After Effects or similar animation tools
• Implement clean loops, subtle effects, and motion accents based on provided art
• Collaborate with our production team for rapid feedback and revisions
• Maintain consistent style and quality across multiple episodes
• Deliver on tight deadlines (48–72 hr turnaround is common)

QUALIFICATIONS

• A portfolio demonstrating strong GIF or motion animation work
• Experience in motion graphics, 2D animation, or VFX
• Proficiency with AE, Clip Studio, Procreate, or similar tools
• Strong sense of timing, staging, and visual storytelling
• Ability to follow art direction and match existing styles
• Available for short-term contract work starting ASAP

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with comics, manga, or sequential storytelling
• Familiarity with exporting optimized GIFs for web
• Understanding of FX (smoke, lighting, impact frames, ambient motion)
• Experience collaborating with remote teams via Slack, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

• Art/Creative

Industries

Artists and Writers and Entertainment Providers

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