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Animationclub

$60 - $80/hr

The ideal candidate has a strong eye for 80s/90s-inspired animation and illustration , with an ... Students will collaborate as a full production team, animators, artists, and composers, building ...

Zang International

Multimedia Designer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Position Overview We are seeking a versatile and creative Multimedia Designer to join our content ... Create polished 2D and 3D animations and motion graphics for YouTube videos, including explainer ...

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2d Animator

Rochester, NY

We are looking for a Lead 2d Animator. Main duties of the job are designing assets, sketching, creating large animations, maintaining style, making vector graphics, and more. Knowledge of Adobe ...

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2D Animation Graphics Designer

Delray Beach, FL · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Animation graphics artist wanted to create digital content for video, digital signage, social media ... Create eye-catching graphics and engaging designs * Handle animation and graphic projects from ...

The Mill

Designer/Animator

Chicago, IL · On-site

Help provide artistic direction to generate inspirational, conceptual and creative ideas with the ... 2D or 3D design. * Create, design and animate where necessary, in collaboration with others or ...

The Mill

Designer/Animator

Chicago, IL · On-site

Help provide artistic direction to generate inspirational, conceptual and creative ideas with the ... 2D or 3D design. * Create, design and animate where necessary, in collaboration with others or ...

SciPlay

2D Game Artist

Austin, TX · On-site

Artists are expected to have superior talents in several artistic categories, including ... with 2D animation and vfx. * Create logo designs for game features that adhere to game art style.

SciPlay

2D Game Artist

Austin, TX · On-site

Artists are expected to have superior talents in several artistic categories, including ... with 2D animation and vfx. * Create logo designs for game features that adhere to game art style.

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2D Effects Artist (Temporary/Freelance)

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Skydance Media
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$125 - $150/hr

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Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Skydance Animation is seeking a temporary freelance 2D Effects Animator to explore magical effects for an upcoming feature film. The effects created will help shape the film's visual tone and push its artistic language forward. While the focus will be primarily on magic, there will be additional work in water, fire, smoke, debris, and other elemental effects, all developed to align with the film's artistic aesthetic. You'll work closely with the Visual Development team and report to the Production Designer.

Demo reel or portfolio required, demonstrating a range of 2D effects work. Reels highlighting effects timing, physics, and integration with character performance are strongly preferred over technique reels alone.

Must be in one of the following locations: California, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, United Kingdom, or Spain.

Responsibilities
  • Design 2D effects, both hand-drawn and digitally composited, that elevate character performance and enhance the emotional weight and cinematic quality of every scene
  • Collaborate with the Production Designer, show leadership, and Visual Development artists to iterate on and develop magical effects
  • Brainstorm, define, and help establish the visual language for varying styles of magic across the film
  • Maintain consistency and nuance in effects style and timing across sequences, factoring in weight, physics, and elemental performance within a narrative context
  • Apply core animation principles to ensure fluid, believable motion and clear, readable silhouettes
  • Troubleshoot and problem-solve technical and creative effects challenges within pipeline constraints
Requirements
  • 1+ year of experience in 2D animation or visual development, with a focus on effects
  • Traditional 2D animation background
  • Proficiency in relevant animation/effects software (e.g., Photoshop, Nuke, After Effects, Toon Boom Harmony, TVPaint, or similar)
  • Strong grasp of timing, weight, and physics as applied to effects animation
  • Ability to take direction and iterate quickly
  • Creative mindset with the ability to conceptualize ideas and bring them to life

The compensation range for this non-exempt position in Los Angeles, CA or the Tri-State Area (New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey) is $115,00-140,000 annually. The rate offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.

This compensation range is not applicable to the United Kingdom and Spain.

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