Looking for a Talented 2D Animator to Bring a Fantasy Story to Life

Hi! I’m working on a beautiful, emotionally powerful fantasy story about a girl named Ariana, who faces bullying and isolation in a magical realm where people are born into elemental clans—except her. This story explores themes of self-discovery, identity, and inner power.

I'm looking for a skilled 2D animator who can help bring this story to life through animated YouTube (10-15 mins) for a kids/young teen audience.

Scope:

Start with one video based on the first chapter
If it goes well, this can become a long-term project (full series )
I will provide script, narration, and visual references
You’ll create 2D animations with emotion, fantasy elements (like glowing flowers, magical energy), and simple backgrounds
What I’m Looking For:

Experience in 2D animation (Toon Boom, Adobe Animate, After Effects, etc.)
Ability to animate expressive characters and nature-based fantasy elements
Strong communication and open to feedback
Bonus if you’ve worked on kids’ content or animated shorts before
Please include in your proposal:

Relevant work or portfolio
Your estimated timeline for a 30–60 second video
Your rate for one short video
Tools/software you use
Optional: ideas or styles you think would fit the story
Example Style Inspirations:

Simple and soft like Ghibli or Cartoon Saloon
Dreamy, colorful, and nature-inspired
I’m excited to collaborate with someone who loves storytelling through animation. Let’s create something magical!