Animate our Cute Mascot in 2D

Job ID: 40060038

Budget: $10 – $30 USD

We are looking for a talented and experienced 2D animator to bring our cute mascot character to life. We have finalized the static character design and have it ready in a symmetrical T-pose (please see attached image), prepared specifically for rigging and animation.

The character design is clean, vector-based, and has been intentionally simplified (specifically the mouth) to ensure smooth and expressive animation.

Scope of Work: We need this character rigged and animated for use in [e.g., a mobile app, a website, marketing videos].

We require the following initial animations (approx. 2-5 seconds each):

Idle Loop: A natural breathing loop with subtle movements (blinking, slight tail sway, ear twitches) to make the character feel alive while standing still.

Walk Cycle Loop: A smooth, cute walking animation.

Happy/Success Reaction: A short, positive animation (e.g., jumping up and down excitedly, raising arms in victory).

Sad/Failure Reaction: A short, negative animation (e.g., drooping ears/tail, looking down sadly).

[Optional: Add any other specific animations you know you need here]

Requirements:

Experience: Proven experience in 2D character rigging and animation.

Style: Ability to match the cute, clean line-art style of the provided mascot. The animation should be bouncy, smooth, and full of personality.

Software: We are open to standard industry software (e.g., Adobe After Effects with Duik, Toon Boom, or Spine 2D). Please specify which software you intend to use in your proposal.

Deliverables:

High-quality video files of each animation (e.g., MOV with transparent background or MP4 with solid background).

[If applicable: exported JSON/Atlas files for app integration].

All source files (e.g., .aep, .spine) upon project completion.

To Apply: Please share your portfolio highlighting relevant 2D character animation work, specifically any examples of cute mascots or animals. Please also include a brief estimate of how long these initial four animations would take to complete.

Looking forward to seeing your work!