Original 2D YouTube Cartoons
Budget: $10 – $30 USD
I’m launching a fresh YouTube cartoon channel and need a creative partner who can handle the full 2D animation pipeline, from story concept to final upload-ready video. My vision centres on completely original characters, distinctive art direction, and stories that feel unlike anything already crowding kids’ feeds.
Genre is wide-open: comedy, adventure, heartfelt slice-of-life, even a dash of weirdness if it serves the narrative. The only rule is that the humour stays clean and the pacing hooks viewers of all ages—kids, teens, and parents alike.
Technical notes
• 2D digital animation only. Whether you prefer Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, TVPaint, or another professional tool, the movement must feel lively and expressive.
• Standard delivery: 1920 × 1080, 30 fps, 5–8 minutes per episode.
• Include basic sound design, music, and placeholder voices, or leave clear slots so I can drop in final audio.
• All artwork and source files must be 100 % original and transferred to me with full commercial rights on payment.
First milestone deliverables
1. One-page concept pitch (character sheets + short synopsis)
2. Storyboard/animatic
3. Finished pilot episode
If the pilot performs well, I’ll commission new episodes on a rolling monthly schedule, so I’m looking for someone ready for a long-term collaboration.
Please share links to narrative 2D work that shows your storytelling chops, along with your typical turnaround time for a 5-minute short. I’m excited to see how you’ll bring these stories to life!
Genre is wide-open: comedy, adventure, heartfelt slice-of-life, even a dash of weirdness if it serves the narrative. The only rule is that the humour stays clean and the pacing hooks viewers of all ages—kids, teens, and parents alike.
Technical notes
• 2D digital animation only. Whether you prefer Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, TVPaint, or another professional tool, the movement must feel lively and expressive.
• Standard delivery: 1920 × 1080, 30 fps, 5–8 minutes per episode.
• Include basic sound design, music, and placeholder voices, or leave clear slots so I can drop in final audio.
• All artwork and source files must be 100 % original and transferred to me with full commercial rights on payment.
First milestone deliverables
1. One-page concept pitch (character sheets + short synopsis)
2. Storyboard/animatic
3. Finished pilot episode
If the pilot performs well, I’ll commission new episodes on a rolling monthly schedule, so I’m looking for someone ready for a long-term collaboration.
Please share links to narrative 2D work that shows your storytelling chops, along with your typical turnaround time for a 5-minute short. I’m excited to see how you’ll bring these stories to life!