Part-Time 2D Animator for Interactive Ad Campaigns

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

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