Posted Apr 5
Animator
Epipheo
Design
Remote
Contract
About the role
FREELANCE ANIMATOR
OVERALL OBJECTIVE
Tell compelling stories with appealing, believable, and engaging animation. This includes all art and assets used in the making of the video.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Animate videos under the direction given by the Creative Director, Art Director, or Producer.
- Follow provided animatic/storyboards and style guide to a thoughtfully animated finished video.
- We often work with animators as “one-person-shows”. Meaning that you will be the only animator on the project, so you will be responsible for all aspects of animation including motion, asset creation, compositing, editing, and rendering.
- Incorporate feedback from the client.
- Accurately estimate the time it will take to complete tasks and deliver work on-time.
- Create final render in specified file format.
- You are responsible for any and all equipment costs associated with creating your animation assignment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Training or experience creating animated sequences. (Basically, anything that makes you an amazing visual storyteller.)
- Strong drawing skills.
- Must accurately communicate availability and timeline forecasting.
- Software: We use a variety of software pipelines depending on the client. Some often-used programs include Adobe After Effects, ToonBoom Harmony, Cinema 4D, and Adobe Animate. Ultimately this will be a project-by-project decision though.
- The ability to work in a variety of styles is a plus.
- Storyboard training is a plus.
- Illustration skills are a plus.
Freelance employment is given on a 1099 contractor basis. You will work remotely and are not required to be in the office.