2D Storytime Animator (Haminations/Jaiden Style)
Budget: $250 – $750 NZD
Looking for a talented 2D Animator to help produce high-energy "Storytime" YouTube Shorts. The goal is to replicate the fast-paced, comedic, and expressive animation style popularized by creators like Haminations. You will take a voiceover track and transform it into a visually engaging story using a signature character rig.
Key Responsibilities
Character Acting: Animate a consistent character with exaggerated expressions, "squash and stretch," and fluid movement.
Comedic Timing: Use visual gags, "impact frames," and snappy transitions to enhance the humor of the voiceover.
Lip-Sync & Gestures: Ensure the character’s mouth movements and hand gestures match the energy of the narration perfectly.
Backgrounds & Assets: Create simple but clean 2D backgrounds and props that fit the "hand-drawn" aesthetic.
Requirements
Style Match: You must be able to demonstrate a "Storytime" animation style (thick outlines, expressive eyes, and smooth motion).
Software: Expert proficiency in Adobe Animate (Flash), After Effects, or Toon Boom Harmony.
Retention Focus: Ability to keep the screen "moving" every 1–2 seconds to maintain 90%+ retention on YouTube Shorts.
Portfolio: Please provide links to previous storytime-style animations or character-driven shorts.
Technical Preferences
Knowledge of Character Rigging (puppets) to allow for fast turnaround times without sacrificing quality.
Ability to draw in a clean, digital "doodle" style that looks polished but approachable.
How to Apply
Please submit the following:
Your Best Work: Links to 2-3 videos that showcase character-driven storytelling.
Workflow: Mention if you prefer animating "frame-by-frame" or using "rigged puppets."
Pricing: Your flat rate for a 60-second high-quality animated Short.
Key Responsibilities
Character Acting: Animate a consistent character with exaggerated expressions, "squash and stretch," and fluid movement.
Comedic Timing: Use visual gags, "impact frames," and snappy transitions to enhance the humor of the voiceover.
Lip-Sync & Gestures: Ensure the character’s mouth movements and hand gestures match the energy of the narration perfectly.
Backgrounds & Assets: Create simple but clean 2D backgrounds and props that fit the "hand-drawn" aesthetic.
Requirements
Style Match: You must be able to demonstrate a "Storytime" animation style (thick outlines, expressive eyes, and smooth motion).
Software: Expert proficiency in Adobe Animate (Flash), After Effects, or Toon Boom Harmony.
Retention Focus: Ability to keep the screen "moving" every 1–2 seconds to maintain 90%+ retention on YouTube Shorts.
Portfolio: Please provide links to previous storytime-style animations or character-driven shorts.
Technical Preferences
Knowledge of Character Rigging (puppets) to allow for fast turnaround times without sacrificing quality.
Ability to draw in a clean, digital "doodle" style that looks polished but approachable.
How to Apply
Please submit the following:
Your Best Work: Links to 2-3 videos that showcase character-driven storytelling.
Workflow: Mention if you prefer animating "frame-by-frame" or using "rigged puppets."
Pricing: Your flat rate for a 60-second high-quality animated Short.