2D Animator Needed for 3–5 Minute Children’s Book Animation (Watercolor Style)
Hi! I’m Christina, a storyteller and creator building a children’s book series. I’m looking for a 2D animator to help bring my book to life as a short 3–5 minute animated video for YouTube. This is a soft, emotional, and visually creative story about a young Black boy who experiences the world differently and uses creativity to navigate overwhelming moments. What I’m Looking For:
- 2D animation (simple, smooth movement—not overly complex)
- Ability to work in a soft watercolor or painterly style (or closely match it)
- Experience animating children’s content or storytelling videos
- Strong sense of pacing, emotion, and visual storytelling
- Ability to keep character consistency throughout the animation
Project Scope:
- 3–5 minute animation
- Based on an existing children’s book (script + visual direction provided)
- Scene-by-scene animation (not full Pixar-level—more stylized, storybook motion)
- Light movement (camera pans, character movement, subtle animation effects)
- Final format optimized for YouTube
Assets Provided:
- Full script (already written)
- Visual direction + scene breakdown
- Character design references
- Completed illustrations (or in progress depending on timing)
What I Need From You:
- Animation of the full story
- Basic scene transitions and pacing
- Ability to match the tone of the book (warm, gentle, imaginative)
- Final exported video (YouTube-ready)
Timeline: Looking to complete within 2–3 weeks if possible. Budget: Budget is $140, Half at the start, Half at completion of project. I will create a $10 that will go towards the final price (You will still get paid for the test even if we don't work together! Looking for someone I can work with multiple times, as I would like to keep the same team for this project. To Apply, Please Include:
- Samples of your animation work (especially storytelling or children’s content)
- Any examples that match a watercolor or soft illustration style
- Your timeline and what you can deliver within this budget
- Any questions you may have about the project
Bonus (Not Required):
- Experience adding sound effects or basic motion design
- Experience with YouTube content formatting
I’m excited to find someone who can help bring this story to life in a simple, beautiful way. Looking forward to seeing your work! — Christina Apply tot his job Apply To this Job