Hiring Animator for Viral YouTube Shorts 6

Looking for an exceptional After Effects animator to create highly engaging, retention-focused YouTube Shorts. References: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/GhLRpNAeqxw https://www.youtube.com/@eng_universelabz/shorts The style uses simple characters and assets, but the animation quality must be extremely smooth, expressive, and polished. Every movement should feel intentional and contribute to pacing, humor, and viewer retention. This is not a beginner-friendly position. I'm looking for someone who can consistently produce animation that feels professional without requiring constant revisions or supervision. Expectations • Able to closely recreate the reference style. • Exceptional attention to timing, pacing, and detail. • Smooth, polished animation with professional motion principles. • Strong understanding of YouTube Shorts retention editing. • Reliable communication and consistent delivery. Workflow You'll receive Final script, Voice-over and references Payment Regarding payment, the videos are regularly between 20–30 seconds long. I pay $1 per finished second of animation, so a 30-second Short = $30 (negotiable depending on quality and consistency). Payment is proportional to the final animated duration. If you think you can replicate this style at a very high level, feel free to reach out. Ideally, send me your portfolio along with examples that are as close as possible to the reference style.