2D Character Animator Needed for Website Mascot

I'm looking for a talented 2D animator to bring my illustrated mascot to life for a website homepage. The character has already been designed and will be supplied as a high-resolution Illustrator or PNG file. I'm looking for someone who can animate the existing artwork while keeping the illustration style and proportions exactly the same. Animation required Character begins off-screen on the left. Walks naturally into the frame (moving across the screen, not walking on the spot). Stops after several steps. Looks towards the viewer. Gives a friendly, open-handed wave. Ends in a subtle idle pose (slight breathing/blinking if appropriate). Important The artwork must not be redesigned or altered. No thumbs-up or exaggerated gestures. Movement should feel natural, relaxed and welcoming. Animation style should be smooth and suitable for a modern website hero section. Transparent background required. Deliverables Transparent MOV (ProRes 4444) or PNG sequence. MP4 version for review. Bonus if you can also provide a Lottie (.json) or Rive animation suitable for web. To apply Please include: Examples of similar 2D character animations. The software you use (After Effects, Rive, Spine, Adobe Animate, etc.). Estimated turnaround time. Fixed price quote. The animation will be approximately 6–8 seconds long and will be used on a website homepage as a welcoming hero animation.