Expressive 2D Animation Creation

I’m looking for a skilled developer/animator who can create expressive and dynamic 2D animations similar to the ones shown in the reference video (attached). The goal is to replicate that smooth, emotion-driven animation style — focusing on character motion, transitions, and visual storytelling.




Requirements:

Strong experience with Python (Pygame) or C/C++ (SDL/OpenGL/other) for animation development.
Ability to design and implement expressive character movements and scene transitions.
Understanding of frame-by-frame animation, motion curves, and timing principles.
Optimization for smooth playback and real-time control (if needed).
Creative input on how to make the animations more engaging and lifelike.



Deliverables:

A working demo or prototype showcasing expressive animations.
Source code with proper structure and documentation.
Optionally, support for adding more characters or expressions later.



Preferred Skills:

Experience in 2D game animation or cinematic animation systems.
Familiarity with sprite sheets, skeletal animation, or vector graphics rendering.
Knowledge of Pygame, SDL2, OpenGL, or SFML.



Reference:
I’ve attached a short video that demonstrates the animation style I’m aiming for.




Please include:

Examples of your previous animation or game projects.
Which technology (Python or C/C++) you prefer and why.
Estimated time and cost to complete a sample animation similar to the reference.



Let’s collaborate to bring expressive movement and life to this project!