Adobe Character Animator/Illustrator Puppet Enhancement

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I’m seeking a talented animator to refine and enhance an existing 2D human character in Adobe Character Animator and Adobe Illustrator. The character is a little girl in a checkered shirt with a mix of different coloured patterns, sitting at a desk. The design is midway between simple and highly detailed, in a classic 2D animation style. This project involves adjustments to improve expressiveness, lip sync, body tracking, and angles while maintaining a cohesive style.

Scope of Work
Expressions and Lip Sync

Improve the accuracy of lip sync, ensuring phonemes align seamlessly with audio.
Create a range of exaggerated, cartoon-style emotions, including but not limited to:
Laughing
Sad
Surprised
Angry
Thinking (e.g., a finger on the chin or pondering expression)
Excited
Confused
Sleeping or resting
Body Tracking

Fix the arm movement issues, particularly when the arms move above the head (currently flipping).
Ensure fluid, exaggerated cartoon-style motion, with a focus on dynamic arm movements. The character will remain seated at a desk, so arm gestures are central to the animation.
Angles

Adjust all five existing angles: front, three-quarter views (left and right), and side views (left and right).
Ensure consistency in proportions across all angles.

File Updates and Deliverables

Work within Adobe Character Animator and update the Illustrator files as needed.
Provide the updated .puppet file and Illustrator files upon completion.
Deliver test animations to showcase improvements (e.g., lip sync, arm movement, and new expressions).

Requirements
Proven experience with Adobe Character Animator and Adobe Illustrator.
A portfolio demonstrating similar character enhancement projects, especially with expressive, cartoon-style motion.
Strong understanding of rigging, lip sync, and character design in Character Animator.
Ability to meet a one-week deadline.
Nice to Have
Familiarity with creating exaggerated cartoon-style motion in Character Animator.
Experience working with desk-bound characters or similar setups.

Application Requirements
Submit a portfolio showcasing your work with Adobe Character Animator and Illustrator.
Highlight examples where you’ve enhanced pre-existing characters, especially focusing on expressions, body tracking, and angle adjustments.
Include a brief description of your approach to tackling exaggerated cartoon motion within Character Animator.

Additional Information
Location: Freelancers from any location are welcome.
Plugins: No plugins are used for this project.
Timeline: The project must be completed within 7 days.
This is not a project for creating a brand-new character. The focus is on enhancing an existing one. Please only apply if you have relevant experience and examples to showcase your skills.