JOB CALL: 2D Animator for Turquoise Sky Entertainment

Deadline to Apply: Applications will be accepted until June 21, 2024 or until suitable candidate(s) are found.

Location: Remote, must have internet connection and access to their own software (Adobe Animate), computer and equipment (QAS has equipment available for rent if needed).

Position Details: Contract positions of 2-4 months depending on experience.

Rate: To be Determined based on animation and illustration experience. This is a paid-contracted position. (in the range of $700-$1100/unit of 30-45 seconds of rigged animation).

About the Project

Created by Judy Iseke, Shift and Go! is a comedy adventure animated series for children 4-6 years old including two children characters that are shape shifters and their grandparents. Their task is to learn about a complex world.

2D animators will take storyborsa, rig design builds,a nd prop designs from the directors (lead animator and show creator) and animate sequences, and send back for feedback until the shot is approved. Duties will include lip syncing, rigging, posing, animation, in-betweening and clean-up when assigned using character rigs in a standard style developed for the series.

Ideal Skills

• 2D digital animation experience
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Familiarity with the fundamentals of animation
• Knowledge of 2D animation software such as Adobe Animate, etc.
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Available for critique and feedback in web conferences 2-3 times per week and additional individual meetings as required.

Please visit the website of Wasi's Adventures and Turquoise Sky Entertainment for animation style examples from our existing project.

TO APPLY

Please send:

• CV
• Website and/or links to animation examples and portfolio work
• Cover letter of interest

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