2D Hand-Drawn Animator Needed

Job ID: 39919532

Budget: $1,500 – $3,000 USD

We are looking for professional 2D hand-drawn animators to join our upcoming animated project SALKA, a high-quality African animation series currently in development.

This is not a cutout or motion graphics position.We are specifically seeking strong traditional animators with a solid foundation in drawing, character performance, and fluid motion.

Requirements:

Excellent traditional animation skills (frame-by-frame, hand-drawn)

Strong understanding of anatomy, movement, and acting

Solid drawing ability, expressive poses and clean lines

Experience with TVPaint is a big plus

Ability to take direction and maintain consistency in style

Reliable communication and respect for deadlines

Important: Animation Test (Mandatory)

All candidates must complete a short animation test (attached below).
This step is mandatory: applications without the test will not be considered.
The test allows us to assess your animation sense, line quality, and drawing flow.
If you pass the test, we’ll contact you for the next step.

What We Offer:

Remote collaboration with a professional, international team

Long-term work opportunity (for selected candidates)

Serious project with international partners and institutional backing

We Are Not Looking For:

Motion graphics animators

Cutout animation using premade rigs

AI-assisted animation

This position is strictly for traditional, hand-drawn animators who can bring characters to life from scratch.
Related categories: Animation 2D Animation