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2D Animator

Twine

Join a creative project focused on developing high-quality 2D anime-style character animation for an original game and entertainment IP. This role involves bringing to life mature, semi-realistic characters with expressive facial acting, dynamic posing, and cinematic performance. The initial assignment is a paid animation test (5–8 seconds), with the potential for ongoing work on recurring characters and a variety of content types, including social media, music videos, narrative scenes, and game cinematics. You will collaborate remotely with a small creative team, contributing to a unique blend of interactive storytelling, animation, and music-driven experiences. Deliverables Produce a 5–8 second 2D animation test featuring mature anime/manga-inspired characters with semi-realistic proportions Create expressive facial acting, strong poses, and clean linework for recurring characters Animate scenes for social content, music videos, narrative sequences, and game cinematics Ensure consistency in character drawing, including hair and clothing secondary motion Deliver polished key animation, clean-up, and in-betweening as required Requirements Proven experience in 2D character animation, preferably in anime or manga-inspired styles Strong skills in key animation, clean-up, and in-betweening Ability to draw consistent, semi-realistic characters with expressive acting and dynamic poses Proficiency in animation software such as Toon Boom Harmony, TVPaint, or equivalent Understanding of cinematic character performance and secondary motion (hair, clothing) Attention to detail and ability to match established character designs Experience working remotely and communicating effectively with creative teams Availability for a paid test and potential ongoing assignments About Twine Twine is a leading freelance marketplace connecting top freelancers, consultants, and contractors with companies needing creative and tech expertise. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups alike, Twine enables companies to scale their teams globally. Our Mission Twine's mission is to empower creators and businesses to thrive in an AI-driven, freelance-first world. #J-18808-Ljbffr Twine

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