Looking for 2d Animators for explainer style videos

Posted 2 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

We are hiring 2D Animators for Historical / Explainer Style YouTube Videos We are looking for individual freelance animators who can create videos in a style similar to the samples attached: * https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j3IIzls83-9zDWVmC9CW63KZdBk0BSuy/view?usp=drive_link * https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i5ezNybCj0iTg_eITInb4B_6lS-6Xo_J/view?usp=drive_link * https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pLXh29Don1wVzke2Fv5u8zqzPNevyyu_/view?usp=drive_link IMPORTANT: Please apply ONLY if you can create animation close to the attached references. We are specifically looking for people experienced in this similar style. What You’ll Handle: * Full animation production * Character creation from scratch * Scene design & backgrounds * Motion graphics * Sound effects * Video editing * Subtitles/captions * Final polished delivery ready video What We Provide: * Full script * Voice over * Character references if needed * Creative direction for important scenes Video Length: Shorts Software: Any software is fine as long as the final quality matches the references. (Adobe After Effects / Adobe Animate / Moho / Toon Boom etc.) Requirements: * Good English communication * Ability to match reference style closely * Experience with YouTube explainer animation * Strong timing and comedic visual storytelling * Must create original assets (no stolen templates) * Must deliver organized project files Bonus Points If: * You can closely match the reference style To Apply, Send: 1. Portfolio/showreel 2. Best 2–3 relevant animation samples 3. Your software workflow 4. Estimated turnaround time 5. Your rate per shorts of 30-40 seconds 6. Whether you work solo or with a small team Applications without relevant samples will be ignored. Long-term opportunity for the right animator.

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 3-6 months
    Duration
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  • Remote Job
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Animated Explainer
Moho
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About the client
Member since Dec 5, 2025
  • India
    12:29 AM
  • Media & Entertainment
    Mid-sized company (10-99 people)

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