2D Mascot Animation – Adobe Character Animator & After Effects (Duik Bassel)
Budget: €250 – €750 EUR
2D Mascot Animation – Adobe Character Animator & After Effects (Duik Bassel)
Context
We are Pôle Interm'aide, a social enterprise group based in northern France (~900 employees) operating across five structures. We want to bring our mascot to life — a golden cartoon character — for use in internal communication videos, social media content, and training materials.
We already have the mascot illustration in high resolution (PNG on black background). The character features a round head, big expressive eyes, white gloves, and a smooth tapered golden body.
Scope of Work
We are looking for an experienced 2D animator / motion designer to handle the following:
1. Vectorization & Breakdown
- Vectorize the mascot into SVG/AI format if needed
- Break down the character into articulated elements (head, eyes, pupils, eyebrows, mouth, left/right arms, left/right hands, body) — each element on a separate layer with transparent background
2. Adobe Character Animator Rigging
- Create a fully functional puppet in Character Animator
- Set up lip sync (visemes), eye tracking, and blinking
- Configure body movements (sway, breathing) and arm controls
- Create triggers for preset poses/gestures (wave, point, clap, think, thumbs up)
- Deliver a ready-to-use .puppet file
3. After Effects + Duik Bassel Rigging
- Create an alternative rig in After Effects using the Duik Bassel plugin (free)
- Set up a bone/controller skeleton for more cinematic animation
- Deliver an organized .aep file with a functional and documented rig
4. Animation Kit (Deliverables)
Produce a set of 6 to 8 reusable animations (loops and sequences):
- Wave hello — 3-5s loop
- Talking / presenting (talking idle) — 5-10s loop
- Pointing to the right
- Clapping / celebrating
- Thinking (hand on chin)
- Thumbs up
- Entrance (slide in from left)
- Idle / standing (gentle sway) — loop
Expected exports: MOV with alpha channel (ProRes 4444) + optimized GIFs for web.
Expected Deliverables
- Vectorized source files (AI/SVG) with separated layers
- .puppet file (Adobe Character Animator) ready to use
- .aep file (After Effects + Duik Bassel) with documented rig
- 6 to 8 exported animations (MOV ProRes 4444 alpha + GIF)
- Quick-start guide (PDF or Loom video) so our team can reuse the rigs independently
Required Skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Character Animator (puppet creation, triggers, lip sync)
- Proficiency in After Effects + Duik Bassel plugin (rigging, IK/FK, controllers)
- Experience in 2D cartoon-style character animation
- Proficiency in Illustrator for vectorization and layer breakdown
- Ability to deliver clean, well-organized source files
Ideal Candidate
- Portfolio showcasing mascot or 2D character animations
- Experience with both tools (Character Animator AND After Effects/Duik)
- Self-driven, communicative, and deadline-oriented
- A plus: experience working with organizations or SMEs (understanding of internal communication needs)
Budget & Timeline
- Budget: open to your proposal (please provide your daily rate or fixed quote)
- Desired timeline: 2 to 3 weeks after quote approval
- Working language: English (French is a plus)
To Apply
Please send us:
1. Your portfolio (link or PDF) with 2D animation examples
2. Your price estimate (fixed price or daily rate)
3. Your availability
4. Any questions or suggestions about the project
We will provide the HD source image of the mascot at the start of the collaboration.
Context
We are Pôle Interm'aide, a social enterprise group based in northern France (~900 employees) operating across five structures. We want to bring our mascot to life — a golden cartoon character — for use in internal communication videos, social media content, and training materials.
We already have the mascot illustration in high resolution (PNG on black background). The character features a round head, big expressive eyes, white gloves, and a smooth tapered golden body.
Scope of Work
We are looking for an experienced 2D animator / motion designer to handle the following:
1. Vectorization & Breakdown
- Vectorize the mascot into SVG/AI format if needed
- Break down the character into articulated elements (head, eyes, pupils, eyebrows, mouth, left/right arms, left/right hands, body) — each element on a separate layer with transparent background
2. Adobe Character Animator Rigging
- Create a fully functional puppet in Character Animator
- Set up lip sync (visemes), eye tracking, and blinking
- Configure body movements (sway, breathing) and arm controls
- Create triggers for preset poses/gestures (wave, point, clap, think, thumbs up)
- Deliver a ready-to-use .puppet file
3. After Effects + Duik Bassel Rigging
- Create an alternative rig in After Effects using the Duik Bassel plugin (free)
- Set up a bone/controller skeleton for more cinematic animation
- Deliver an organized .aep file with a functional and documented rig
4. Animation Kit (Deliverables)
Produce a set of 6 to 8 reusable animations (loops and sequences):
- Wave hello — 3-5s loop
- Talking / presenting (talking idle) — 5-10s loop
- Pointing to the right
- Clapping / celebrating
- Thinking (hand on chin)
- Thumbs up
- Entrance (slide in from left)
- Idle / standing (gentle sway) — loop
Expected exports: MOV with alpha channel (ProRes 4444) + optimized GIFs for web.
Expected Deliverables
- Vectorized source files (AI/SVG) with separated layers
- .puppet file (Adobe Character Animator) ready to use
- .aep file (After Effects + Duik Bassel) with documented rig
- 6 to 8 exported animations (MOV ProRes 4444 alpha + GIF)
- Quick-start guide (PDF or Loom video) so our team can reuse the rigs independently
Required Skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Character Animator (puppet creation, triggers, lip sync)
- Proficiency in After Effects + Duik Bassel plugin (rigging, IK/FK, controllers)
- Experience in 2D cartoon-style character animation
- Proficiency in Illustrator for vectorization and layer breakdown
- Ability to deliver clean, well-organized source files
Ideal Candidate
- Portfolio showcasing mascot or 2D character animations
- Experience with both tools (Character Animator AND After Effects/Duik)
- Self-driven, communicative, and deadline-oriented
- A plus: experience working with organizations or SMEs (understanding of internal communication needs)
Budget & Timeline
- Budget: open to your proposal (please provide your daily rate or fixed quote)
- Desired timeline: 2 to 3 weeks after quote approval
- Working language: English (French is a plus)
To Apply
Please send us:
1. Your portfolio (link or PDF) with 2D animation examples
2. Your price estimate (fixed price or daily rate)
3. Your availability
4. Any questions or suggestions about the project
We will provide the HD source image of the mascot at the start of the collaboration.