Children's YouTube Animated Series Creation

We are seeking a freelance 2D animator or small studio to bring to life a children's animated series for YouTube featuring two brothers, ages 5 and 6. Each episode is approximately 6.5 minutes, with 20 episodes planned for Season 1. This project requires playful, colorful, and emotionally expressive animation suitable for children ages 3–7.

Deliverables:
Fully animated episodes (6.5 minutes each, including 30-second intro/outro)
Lip-syncing and basic facial expressions
Backgrounds and character movement (we will provide basic concept art or references)
2 round of revisions per episode
Final export in 1080p or 4K, YouTube-ready format

Tone & Style:
Fun, upbeat, educational
Similar tone/style to Cocomelon, Pocoyo, or Bluey
Bright colors, clear character expressions, and minimal background clutter
Scope:
1 pilot episode to test fit, followed by a batch of 5 episodes
Full season of 20 episodes over the next 4–6 months (timeline negotiable)
Please include estimated timeline per episode and per episode

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in children’s 2D animation
Ability to animate to voice and music cues
Strong communication and adherence to deadlines
Tools used: Adobe Animate, Toon Boom, Vyond, or equivalent

To Submit:
Please include:
Portfolio of relevant work (especially children’s content)
Estimated timeline per 6.5-minute episode
Budget estimate per episode (or per minute)
Tools/platforms used
Availability (start date and time zone)
Revision policy

Bonus:
We are open to a long-term relationship if this pilot season goes well. Let us know if you offer discounted rates for full seasons or batches.
Deadline to respond: June 27, 2025
Start Date: As early as June 30th