Small 2D animation

Hi! I'm looking for a talented animator or motion designer to create a short visual animation (or GIF) that illustrates a simple concept. Adobe software is essential** and AI will not be accepted! Scope - A line of dominos begins falling, creating a chain reaction. At a critical moment, the sequence is stopped by placing a crate/container in the path, preventing the remaining dominos from falling. I have a very basic mockup that demonstrates the idea and will share it with shortlisted freelancers. The crate/container should resemble the style shown in the reference image (front view), although I'm open to creative suggestions on how best to execute the concept. Preferred styles: Vintage video game aesthetic Clean 2D vector animation Simple, visually engaging motion graphics The goal is to create something clear, memorable, and easy to understand at a glance. Additional details regarding colours, text, branding, and final messaging will be provided to the selected freelancer. Please include in your proposal: Examples of similar animation, motion design, GIF, explainer-style, or concept-visualisation work Links to your portfolio Your estimated timeline Any creative ideas or suggestions you feel would enhance the concept I'd particularly like to see examples of projects that demonstrate a similar style, visual storytelling approach, or animation technique. Project Structure & Budget The project will be managed using milestones. Budget is flexible and will be discussed with shortlisted candidates based on experience, portfolio quality, and proposed approach. Please feel free to suggest a scope and budget that you believe is appropriate for delivering the best result. Looking forward to seeing your work!