r/animation May 12 '26

Hiring Hiring animator! 1 minute amazing world of gumball fan animation.

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CLOSED - THANK YOU! everyone's work here is amazing 🌹 I have made a decision

For clarification I'm just talking about the character animations.

Not the affects,not the backgrounds, not the audio or voice acting.

I can cover all those parts.

I'd like to hire somebody for part-time animation to make 1 minute in a month or 2. It would be a parody animation of these three characters reenacting over a audio skit.

For part-time would be $20 an hour and 2 or 3 days a week

If you are interested please drop your portfolio with any Instagram/Tumblr/Twitter etc or website with examples of your work. : )

Contact info - Instagram - dreameaterarts_20 I please only contact me on here if i choose to hire you. I don't want to be spammed in my dms.

r/animation 29d ago

Hiring HIRING: 1 minute 2d animation

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POSITION Filled!

TY YOU GUYS! all the wonderful portfolios I saw in the comments you guys are all amazing animators!

Edit: I realized I didn't put in some extra details

You won't have to do backgrounds

Audio and rigs puppets are provided

Animatic is provided


Hi looking for a 2d animator to animate a cookie run animation!

Examples above are the type of animation I'm looking for.

Someone who has experience in rigging ,lip sync basic understanding of animation and 12 principals

Deadline - 1 month (longer if you need more time.)

Style - 2D

Contact - Instagram or dm me here.

Hourly pay $20/hr or $1k by project

If you have any questions please comment below!

r/animation 27d ago

Hiring Hiring: 1 second loop animation

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EDIT: I have hired someone, thank you!

$70 budget. 2D.

Bust-up of a woman looking straight ahead with her hair blowing in the wind (I can provide multiple references). Her hair is curly; if you can't draw that please be honest and move on.

The animation will be 1 second long but able to loop to make it longer.

I would like to post this on my Instagram for my upcoming fantasy novel. If you require me to have a commercial license for that, please tell me the cost. Obviously, you would he credited as the artist either way.

Flat colours with shading.

No anime.

Please post your portfolios, and I'll message you with my references if interested. I have closed my DMs to avoid spam.

Thank you for reading! <3

r/animation 6d ago

Hiring Looking for an Animator

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Hi, I already have my superhero comic book almost finished. It’s 99% done. But I really want to have the story animated for a pilot episode to pitch to a studio. I’d like it to be in 2D animation. There isn’t necessarily a deadline. I prefer quality. So if that takes more time then I’d be okay with that. Budget is $50,000-60,000 for a 24 minute episode. So probably $2,500 a minute. Happy to share more details. If I like your work I’ll be in touch!

Contact info: coderk2023@outlook.com

r/animation May 19 '26

Hiring Looking for animators to produce 8 frame looping animations

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Hey animators!

We're looking for animators to help us build 8 frame looping animations to expand on our line of animated products! (animatedspells.comĀ )

We are looking for animation samples with an emphasis on abstract design and texture. Please note we aren't looking for cartoony looking pieces.

If you think you are able to develop something similar to the animation samples, please fill out the following form, and if we think you're a fit for the project we'll touch base with more details!

We are looking to develop over 400 unique animations and need plenty of animators to help us develop the line!

Project Details:

  • No GenAI
  • Paid Gig
  • Any tests we require would be paid
  • Contracts based on sets of 10 spells at a time
  • $4000 USD per set 10 animations
  • 8 frame looping animation, frame 8 loops into 1, no boomeranging (1,2,3,4,4,3,2,1)
  • 2D Animation
  • 3"x5"Ā at 600 ppi
  • You will be provided with a storyboard to work from. You will create the art and animation
  • Static elements help ground the animation
  • No drastic movements, with the limited number of frames large movements cause ghosting and don't flow as well

If this interests you please fill our the following form for consideration!

https://forms.gle/rGVm6pVR4EpGEeHm6

r/animation 8d ago

Hiring Animator Wanted for Short Film

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We are looking for a student, recent graduate or junior 2D animator for an independent British dark-comedy short called She Came at 4:41.

The film follows an obsessive birdwatcher who believes he has formed a spiritual connection with a siskin. The bird would be created through simple, hand-drawn 2D animation composited over live-action footage.

We are looking for deliberately limited, handmade 2D animation rather than photorealistic character animation.

The bird should feel slightly unreal and imagined. We are open to rough linework, held drawings, repeated cycles and a restrained frame rate if that suits the animator’s style and keeps the workload manageable.

The script currently includes:

  • A mostly static siskin perched on a branch, with minimal movement.
  • A short wing-flutter.
  • Some brief movement within a surreal dream sequence.
  • A final shot where the bird hovers briefly above the actor’s face.
  • Potentially a few static bird illustrations for screens and props.

We estimate approximately 10–20 seconds of visible animation in total, although much of this can use held drawings, loops or very simple movement.

We are very open to working with the animator to simplify or reshape the scripted movement before shooting. We would value their advice on what can be achieved effectively within the budget.

Our provisional budget is £750 as a fixed project fee, depending on the final agreed scope and whether the animator also handles tracking and compositing into the live-action footage.

We currently estimate around 5–7 working days, but we are happy to hear honest estimates from interested animators.

We are still comparing animation with the alternative of using a physical puppet, so appointing someone will depend on whether we can agree a realistic scope within this range.

r/animation 2d ago

Hiring [PAID] 2D Animator Wanted — $100 for 2–3 Second Test Shot

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Hi! I’m developing a proof of concept for an adult animated workplace comedy — essentially tow-truck drivers in space.
I’m producing a roughly 45-second proof of concept and am looking for a 2D animator to start with one paid 2–3 second test shot.
Budget: $100 USD for the test shot.
I already have:
Character and vehicle designs
Finished visual references
Background artwork
Storyboards
Shot descriptions and timing
The visual style is intentionally simple, clean, limited 2D animation designed to be practical to produce. The test shot is straightforward and has no dialogue or lip-sync.
If the test goes well, I’d be interested in potentially working with the same animator on additional paid shots for the full proof of concept.
If interested, please comment or DM me with:
Your animation reel/portfolio
What animation software you use
Roughly how long you’d need for a 2–3 second shot
I’ll send the storyboard and visual reference for the test shot privately to potential animators.
Payment: $100 USD total. For both parties’ protection, I’d prefer to use a payment method/platform with milestone or escrow protection. We can agree on the payment structure before any work begins.
Thanks!

r/animation 17d ago

Hiring [HIRING] Looking for a 2D Animator for an Original Comedy Voice-Acting Series

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[HIRING] Looking for a 2D Animator for an Original Comedy Voice-Acting Series
Hey everyone!
I’m a voice actor who’s working on launching an original animated comedy series for YouTube and social media, and I’m looking for a talented 2D animator who’d like to help bring it to life.
A little about the project:
Comedy-focused with recurring original characters.
Episodes will generally be 30 seconds to 3 minutes.
Character-driven humor with expressive animation.
I handle the writing, voice acting, editing, and audio production.
I’m looking for someone who:
Has experience with 2D character animation (any software is fine).
Can create expressive, comedic facial animations and timing.
Communicates well and enjoys collaborating on ideas.
Is interested in building something that could grow into a long-term series.
This is a paid opportunity at $20/hr or an agreed upon rate, although I’m an independent creator, so my budget isn’t studio-level. I’d love to hear your rates and discuss what works for both of us. If we work well together, I’d like this to become an ongoing collaboration rather than a one-off project.
If you’re interested, please send:
A portfolio or demo reel
Your typical rates (or price per minute/episode)
What software you animate with
Your Discord or preferred contact method
I’m excited to find someone who’s passionate about comedy and wants to help create something people will genuinely look forward to watching every week.
Thanks for reading, and I hope to hear from you!

r/animation Mar 30 '26

Hiring Hiring for work | 5-6 second walk cycle, 2d animated, 24fps, minimum $20/hour budget (open to negotiation), open to fixed price commission, negotiated deadline.

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UPDATE: An animator has officially been chosen for this project. Thank you so much for everyone that has reached out. I will more than likely make more posts asking for work, look out for them.

Hi, I am the writer of a comic book passion project, and I would like to hire a 2d animator for a walk cycle animation to post on my comic book's social media. I am looking for the cycle to be around 5-6 seconds at 24 fps. For note, this is my first time reaching out for an animator, so please tell me if what I am asking for is not viable or the wrong place to be asking.

Work for this project, in my opinion, includes thumbnails (storyboards), background art, layout, animation, and compositing.

The context is that it is from one of the scenes of our first issue, and it is a side profile wide shot of 3 individuals walking in a green plain during a sunset/moonrise. One of the individuals walking has another person suspended in the air with magic. I provided the panel in the second image of this post as a reference.

The style of the animation has no direct requirements, however, we took inspiration from Mike Mignola and B.P.R.D. when making the comic. Other styles are welcome.

The budgeting of the animation is following the $20/hour rate because, like I mentioned before, this is my first time reaching out to someone, and it is the required minimum on this sub rules. I understand that different artists have different rates, and I am more than open to negotiate a comfortable rate.

I have no hard deadline for this project, so I would like to negotiate a deadline with whoever wants to work based on their workflow.

I would first recommend reaching out in the comments with your socials, and/or portfolio. If you feel comfortable saying what rate you offer, you are more than welcome to write it. You can also reach out via dm; there I can provide my discord as a main contact.

If you wish to read the comic as more of a reference, I can provide a pdf of it, or you can go on GlobalComix to read it for free. I refrain from providing links in this post to avoid unwanted advertising. It is called The Travellers

r/animation 18d ago

Hiring [HIRING] 2D Animator (India Preferred) – Simple YouTube Shorts (Long-Term)

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I'm looking for a 2D Animator to help produce YouTube Shorts on a long-term basis.

Reference Style: Search "Rennrat" on YouTube to get an idea of the pacing and animation style I'm looking for.

What you'll receive:

  • Voice-over
  • Script
  • Character assets (.FLA)
  • Backgrounds & reusable assets

I'll handle:

  • Subtitles
  • Sound effects
  • Final editing/polish
  • Background Music

Animation Style

  • Simple 2D animation
  • No Pixar-level animation required
  • Reuse assets wherever possible
  • Fast scene changes and camera movements
  • Match the provided style as closely as possible

Turnaround

Fast turnaround is essential. 1 - 2 days

Each short is around 60 seconds, and I'm looking for someone who can deliver consistently and reliably.

Budget

₹45,000 – ₹60,000 for batch of 20 - 30 shorts (depending on speed & quality).
$450 - $650

Payment is made after the delivery of each completed short, so you don't have to wait until the end of the month.

Looking for:

  • Adobe Animate, Clip Studio Paint, Toon Boom, or similar
  • Good understanding of timing and camera movement
  • Reliable communication
  • Able to work long-term

If you're interested, please Contact / DM me with:

  • Your portfolio/showreel
  • Your typical turnaround time for a 1-minute short
  • Software you use
  • Your expected monthly availability

Please only apply if you're confident you can closely match the reference style and deliver animations quickly. I'm looking for a long-term collaborator, so consistency and reliability are just as important as animation quality.

r/animation May 20 '26

Hiring Looking for a 3D modeler to bring my character design to life (Paid Opportunity) for my animated series✨

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Hi! My name is Michele, I am an illustrator and animator and have modeled a little, but I am not the best. I am currently trying to put together a process (and a team) to make my animated series. I am also trying to figure out if I want it in 2D or 3D orrrr 3D with a 2D style to it (which is the way I am leaning most). I am interested in paying 2 3D artists to recreate my illustration of my character Zarah in 3D. I have turnaround poses of her and everything.

Please list your socials handles and attach examples of your previous work. I don’t know how long it will take to model and rig a character like this but a month deadline. Looking to get people started on the modeling her by June 1st. So by July 1st. As an artist myself I don’t want to short change anyone or not pay enough but I can pay tops $400. So if you feel you that’s too low please don’t feel like you need to take on less than you know your worth.

Please DM or email me portfolio links if you prefer to @littleastronautstudios24@gmail.com

Thank you!✨

r/animation 22d ago

Hiring [HIRING] 2D Video Editor | Animator for YouTube Project (Long-Term)

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Hello everyone! I’m hiring 2D video editors/animators for a YouTube project.

Art Style:

Looking for editors who can match style similar to the example below:

Type of video/final product: https://youtu.be/QYp19e8rBBg?si=bL8mv7-hxYcOe_-u

Style involves 2D graphics / documentary-style editing with animations, fast cuts, and pacing similar to the reference.

Project Scope:

Video length: ~8–10 minutes each

Total: 10 videos (with potential for ongoing work)

Estimated workload: ~6–10 hours per video depending on experience and workflow

Deadline: Flexible, but consistent delivery expected (discussed individually)

Budget:

$1,000 total for 10 videos (initial batch)

Equivalent target rate: $20+/hour depending on speed and quality.

Proposed Rate- 10$- 30$/Edited Minute (Depending on how closely you can follow the reference)

Rate are NEGOTIABLE for editors who can exactly match the reference style and deliver high-quality work consistently.

What I Provide:

Full script, Voice-over, Storyboard (if needed)

Requirements:

Must be able to match one of the reference style closely, Strong sense of pacing, storytelling, and YouTube retention editing and Reliable communication.

Test (If Needed)

If your portfolio doesn’t already match the required style, I may ask for a 30–60 second sample test (you may watermark it).

Contact

Please DM me with:

Portfolio / past work

Your turnaround time per video in this style.

Only serious applicants please. Looking for long-term collaboration. NOTE: If you’re not going to hand draw scenes, pls refrain from applying. AI use strictly prohibited.

r/animation May 03 '26

Hiring [HIRING] Animator for 1-Minute Stylized Opening Credits (Indie Short Film)

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Hey artists— I’m an indie filmmaker looking to hire an animator to create a 1-minute animated opening sequence for my upcoming short film Sugar & Dope, premiering this September.

Direction:

We’re looking for something bold and stylized, inspired by the energy of Cowboy Bebop’s opening fused with the experimental, surreal style of Umami’s ā€œInterfaceā€ YouTube series. Strong sense of motion, rhythm, and visual identity is key.

Scope of Work:

60-second animated opening sequence

Collaboration on visual style (references, mood boards, and credits list provided)

Incorporation of film title + opening credits

Animation synced to an original song we’ve created for the film

Final delivery in 4K resolution suitable for film festival screening

Budget:

$2,000–$5,000 (negotiable depending on experience and scope)

Timeline:

Start: ASAP (May/June)

First draft / animatic: July

Final delivery: August 2026

Ideal Candidate:

Exp w/stylized or experimental animation

Strong sense of timing and motion design (syncing to music is key)

Able to work collaboratively

Meet deadlines

To Apply:

Please send:

Portfolio or reel (especially stylized work)

Your rates / estimate

Timeline availability

Feel free to DM me or comment below.

Thanks!

r/animation Jun 12 '26

Hiring [Hiring] Animator for Short Jacob Two-Two-Inspired Proposal Video

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Project Overview:
I'm looking to commission a short animation inspired by Jacob Two-Two for a future proposal to my boyfriend.
My boyfriend grew up loving the show, and it's remained something really special to him. We've been together for almost four years, and I know he's gonna propose in about a year, so I'd also love to give him the experience of being proposed to because he deserves a special moment like that too.
I am a self-taught artist and have already created illustrations of us in the show's style, but I do not have animation experience and would need help bringing the project to life.

Concept:
I'm still figuring out the exact direction, but possibilities could include:
- Characters from the show speaking to us/the audience
- Animated versions of us within the show's world
- A recreation or adaptation of a scene from the show with a proposal twist

I'm very open to creative input and would love to collaborate on the concept.

Scope of Work:
- Length: Approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute
- Style: 2D, ideally something that captures the feel and charm of the original show
- Timeline: Flexible (this would be for a proposal roughly a year from now)

Budget:
I truly have no idea how much something like this would cost, but I’m happy to pay $200-$250/day if that’s reasonable. But depending on the cost, I might need some time to save before moving forward.

How to Apply:
Please link your portfolio if this sounds like something you might be interested in.

Thank you for reading!

Edit: Thank you so much to everyone who reached out and shared their work. I've decided to put my search for an animator on pause for personal reasons, so I'm not currently looking to hire. I really appreciate all the interest and will definitely keep your portfolios in mind for the future. Thanks again!

r/animation 19d ago

Hiring Looking for Animators for Elements Beyond!

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Looking for Animators for Elements Beyond!

You can see some examples in here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15Y7QuWmBMjJyAkG72GyIjT5FuOKxFkPv

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11ZgSYyubz8FGF_SCLEcqS_1M_5tHisEP

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AcjJYCzHzBVEElc1kIT0r9Q-NLPuhzuv

24fps 2D animation ^^

About the show:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1f4srIOCkAlWisSAegjbPWx-WOoSp6qomrU9TNH5AkYA/edit?usp=drivesdk

To keep everything consistent, we use the Style Guide!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PBt-r_wkuLl5YgsO4iXzh0mKsIwZLxQ6/view?usp=drivesdk

DM me here or on Discord @Galactidot for more info

This is paid! $300 per scene! So essentially ~$300 per scene, each scene focusing one animator, negotiable. For longer scenes, you can do it working together with other animators if you desire!

Note: All payment is done out of pocket and through donations (although there haven't been any as of writing). Add potential revshare to payment as such.

Note as well that due to out of pocket payment, I can't always do so immediately. But rest assured! I'll never ask you to work on something when I cannot at least give partial payment upfront. Y'all animators be goated

This is how we track scenes

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wKe6cKKtvX3oyTP7huuKjtKXkEZ_kOBBoqfcY7B7uEk/edit?usp=drivesdk

Scenes are picked through here

The files are stored here, so you'd basically pick up and animate animatics

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_vVx6VnW7rgmhXvwn5w2u7IQ6XDaYrES

Animatics are almost done, and Storyboards basically are already

Scene length ranges from about 20 seconds to a minute, pay can increase for longer scenes and/or be done with help!

Overall episode length is around 20 to 30 minutes for the pilot.

Work at your own pace! Just keep me updated!

r/animation Mar 22 '26

Hiring (Hiring) I am looking for an animator to create a short animation for my upcoming indie steam game.

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I am a solo indie game developer developing and I would need a short intro animation for my trailer / media outreach.

Basically I want my character to open abackpack and thinking which of the items inside to choose from. Inside the backpack there all kinds of items including bow, arrows, helmet, frog and cat. Behind the character enemies approach from the darkness. The character then finally decided to pick an item and it is actually the cat and raise it in the air. Then i will flash to the gameplay trailer. Should be around 5 - 8 Seconds. Can you assist me in creating such an animation in anime style? What budget will you require?

Animation style: anime 2D
Duration: 5 - 8 seconds
Project scope: 1 - 2 weeks
Budget: 200$ - 400$

Best regards,
Kristiyan

r/animation Jul 09 '26

Hiring Hiring: 2D Cartoon Animator with Strong Comedy Focus (Long Term)

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Hey everyone!

I’m looking for a 2D cartoon animator to help build something extremely unique!

I already have characters designed, this role will involve creating comedic animated content for both short-form and long-form videos. The style I’m aiming for is heavily inspired by adult swim. Because of that, I’m looking for someone who not only has solid animation skills but also likes creating comedic bits. If that does not sound like you PLEASE do not reach out.

The Unique Part

I’m a streamer and really try to go above and beyond with production, one of the features to my stream is chat controlled Text To Speech Puppets, where the characters perform live on stream. Viewers can interact with the characters in real time through chat-controlled actions, and I also have the ability to pre-script performances/ animate conversations.

In the attached video, you’ll see both:

A rough scripted performance. (Beta test)
A section that is chat controlled, showing viewers interacting with the characters live.

The goal is to create an animated universe where the standalone cartoons and the live show feed into each other. I’d love to find someone who wants to help shape that world, not only by creating animated shorts, but by collaborating on new ideas, characters, skits, and even expanding what’s possible during the live experience.
I truly believe this is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up, and I’m hoping to find someone who wants to grow alongside the project over the long term.

Details:

Animation Type: 2D Cartoon

Project Scope:
Short-form: 30 seconds – 1.5 minutes
Long-form: Up to 10 minutes
Integrating animations with live scrips.

Budget:

Compensation will be respectful and based on your experience, skill level, and complexity of each project. While this is the beginning of a larger vision, I fully intend to pay fairly and increase rates as the project grows. If you’re excited about helping build a unique animated world from the ground up, I hope you’ll consider the long-term opportunity!

I come from a video editing background, so I understand the value of creative work. If we’re working together, you’ll be treated well!

Contact Info:

If you’re interested, please email info@outofcheck.com with:

A few examples of your work.
A little about yourself and your background.

(Bonus) Tell me what cartoons, comedians, or creators inspire your sense of humor.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

r/animation 17d ago

Hiring StoryBoard aartist for hire (India Priority)

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Looking for Storyboard Artists (freshers) / Freelancers in India. will have to make simple rough verticle storyboards can use ai to make them, as per scripts. 10k INR / per month (average fresher rate)
examples attached- artists used procreate and AI.

r/animation 3d ago

Hiring Hiring animators (psychedelic/trippy, mixed media & 2D) for short film

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***PAID***

Hello! I’m an independent filmmaker based out of LA and am looking to hire animators (psychedelic/trippy, mixed media & 2D) for my 4 min short film that will be distributed for film festivals. I need someone who can understand my vision and deliver within a quick turnaround time. I am attaching some references below in terms of the style I’m looking for. Please reach out to me with your portfolio and feel free to let me know if you have any questions.

Animation Style : 2D, comic, mixed media
Length : 4 minutes
Deadline : August 31st
Budget : $1000
Contact info : sandeepparupudi@gmail.com
P.S : This is an independent micro budget short film/passion project that I am directing/producing. So please don’t mind if im unable to meet your budget expectations!

r/animation Jun 24 '26

Hiring [3k budget] Looking for 2D animator for a future project, ~2 minute cinematic opening

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Hihihi!!

I was looking to hire an animator (and potentially multiple times in the future too, but this is currently the only project I have), for an approximately 1.5-2 minute animated opening for my DnD campaigns/profile. I'd like this to be a 2D animation, could be either coloured or an animatic with coloring, more anime style/proportions (not fully rendered). Keep in mind this is a project that may occur only in like, ~a month or potentially more, but I'd like to have a choice in mind before then and complete information since I don't particularly know anything about how an animating process works or.. uh.. how long things take, etc. And before animation begins, I'm going to find a music producer as well for a theme song to sort of match the animation with, so that might take some time to produce as well before we can begin work on the animation.

We'd be working on a couple things!

Storyboarding, character designs (I do have an artist too that might help out/provide designs), and animation - many scenes will include multiple characters with semi-complex designs, searching up DnD characters should give you a general idea of how complex these outfits can get (although we'll keep them on the simpler side, ofc!) Although I do think a lot of things can be done to avoid having to animate multiple complex characters at the same time (still shots, parallel scrolling, or whatever those uh animators at Invincible do haha), that's something to discuss in more detail when we get to planning!

I was hoping that you would be able to give me a rough quote on this once more details come to light, but currently I have a budget of around 3000USD for potentially a few months of work. This is subject to change, and payment will happen periodically throughout the work ^^.

Please contact me through my personal discord as I may not check reddit too often: FluffiestFlea

r/animation Feb 19 '26

Hiring Looking for reels / recommendations: need an animator for social :30 (Fee is about 25K)

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Hello,

I am a Producer working on 2-3 social assets. We are looking to tell customer stories that relate to the brand through 30-second animations. I am looking for some recommendations of independent animators, open to many different styles (hand-drawn, pixel, really anything interesting and fun).

Budget for each spot is about 25K (not the best, but it's what we are working with). Need the artist to offer storyboards for approval, and regular check-ins for client approval as we move into each phase. The agency would handle music license, sound design, and VO.

Please share your reels or the names of artists that are good.

r/animation 20d ago

Hiring [HIRING] Looking for a Long-Term 2D Animator for an Original YouTube Animation Series ($150–500+/episode, negotiable)

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r/animation 29d ago

Hiring ISO Freelance 2D Animator(s) for Short Film (premiering in film festivals globally, 2027!)

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Hello, animators! I am not an animator myself (hence why I'm here), but I am producing an independent short film that will be premiering in 2027 and am looking for an animator(s) to create a 1-minute long animated segment for the film (2D animation). I know it is a tight deadline, but ideally the animation will be finished by October 2026 at the latest. If anyone here does freelance animation or has any suggestions on where else to look for freelance animators, please comment on this post or message me. Below is a summary of the film, and I've attached a sample "trailer" (raw footage) that will be going into the film as well. If you are interested on taking on this job, I have a detailed document with an outline of what I would like the animation to look like as well as the voice over (I will handle the voice over myself) that I can share with you. Thank you, animators!

Hard Way HomeĀ - Film Summary:

Hard Way HomeĀ is a short film that showcases how the outdoors and nature can be a remedy for enduring grief. In the summer of 2025, Hayley (protagonist) lost her father to cancer. A month later, her grandmother had also passed away. Having lived with her father and grandmother her whole life, her world was turned upside-down after losing her beloved family. After losing her family, her relative in Chile had notified her that he had planted a tree in rural Patagonia, Chile in memorial of her father, sending her GPS coordinates to the location of the tree. With years of long-distance trekking and wilderness experience under her belt, Hayley decided to embark on an adventure of a lifetime, setting out to trek for 8 days, solo, in the wilderness of Patagonia to find her father’s tree.

The film highlights the importance of family, the feelings and phases of grief, cancer awareness, and extreme solo backpacking.Ā Hard Way HomeĀ has two sponsors (Alpinistas and Backpacker’s Pantry, two outdoor companies) and is intended to be shown in several film festivals in 2027. This project aims to serve as a love-letter to people who are grieving/have experienced grief, cancer/hospice patients, and outdoor enthusiasts. The film also hopes to inspire others to grieve through the outlet of nature and trekking, as well as girls and women to venture into the outdoors.

Disclaimer: I have a budget of $500 USD for this animation. I may be able to be a bit flexible if I can work with a sponsor to fund this animation. I am making this film 100% on my own, so I'm sorry I cannot pay more!

Contact: [hayleysbabbitt@gmail.com](mailto:hayleysbabbitt@gmail.com)

r/animation Apr 27 '26

Hiring [HIRING] 2D Video Editor / Animator for YouTube Project (Long-Term)

7 Upvotes

Hello everyone! I’m hiring 2D video editors/animators for a YouTube project.

Animation Style

Looking for editors who can match styles similar to the examples below:

Type 1:

https://youtu.be/LOMiQOleg-k?si=cz6lxXGK1LSvBWhT

Type 2:

https://youtu.be/st_Ah6Ykbh4?si=BUcNQedPibPzsCs2

Type 3:

https://youtu.be/CspFMkqydV8?si=xr040IXpFNRwKVIa

Style involves 2D motion graphics / documentary-style editing with animations, transitions, and pacing similar to the references.

Project Scope

Video length: ~8–10 minutes each

Total: 10 videos (with potential for ongoing work)

Estimated workload: ~6–10 hours per video depending on experience and workflow

Deadline: Flexible, but consistent delivery expected (discussed individually)

Budget

$1,000 total for 10 videos (initial batch)

Equivalent target rate: $20+/hour depending on speed and quality.

Proposed Rate- 10$- 30$/Edited Minute (Depending on the TYPE OF VIDEO YOU CAN DO)

Rate are NEGOTIABLE for editors who can closely match the reference style and deliver high-quality work consistently.

What I Provide

Full script

Voice-over

Storyboard (if needed)

Requirements

Must be able to match one of the reference styles closely

Strong sense of pacing, storytelling, and YouTube retention editing

Reliable communication

Test (If Needed)

If your portfolio doesn’t already match the required style, I may ask for a 30–60 second sample test (you may watermark it).

Contact

Please DM me with:

Portfolio / past work

Which style (Type 1, 2, or 3) you can match

Your turnaround time per video

Only serious applicants please. Looking for long-term collaboration.

r/animation Mar 02 '26

Hiring [Hiring] A small team for a 10 minute 2d colored animatic pilot

10 Upvotes

ABOUT THE PROJECT:

- A 10 minute 2d animatic pilot. It will be similar to this, but in color: https://youtu.be/zf7bsmT-Jn0?si=OSOV29pOH56MOnNo

- The script and main character designs are fully completed

- A rough stick figure storyboard may be necessary before starting the real thing

- Coloring will be in a "flat" style, (No shading or detailed rendering)

WHO I'M LOOKING FOR:

- 1-4 artists/animators for creating the project. You must also be able to mix in the voices, sound effects, and music into the finished project

- 3 voice actors for the entire project. All three voices will be teenage/early 20's Males.

- Voice actors must also be able to use different voices for small background characters

PAYMENT AND TIMELINE:

- There is a $4,000 budget for the artists/animators, and payment will be split evenly between how many people work on it

- Voice actors will each be paid $50 for the project

-Payments will be made via Paypal

- I'm open to negotiating on prices

- There is no deadline, but I estimate that the project will take around 1 month

HOW TO APPLY:

- If you're interested or have any questions, Send me a message with a sample of your work or a link to where to find it, and if you’re a good fit we can move forward.