AI Animator for Animation Pipeline

AI Animation Director / Technical Animator (AI-First Production Pipeline) Overview I'm looking for an experienced animator and technical artist to help build a next-generation AI-assisted animation pipeline for a new original animated comedy series. The goal is not simply to animate scenes. It's to help design a production workflow capable of turning a topical script into a finished 90-second animated episode within a single day. This is a long-term collaboration for someone excited about combining AI tools, motion design, automation, and stylized 2D animation into a scalable production system. The Project The series has a distinct visual identity inspired by handcrafted cutout animation, surreal illustration, and mid-century design. The production process will combine: AI image generation AI video generation 2D cutout animation Character rigging Motion design Voice synthesis Automation The goal is to create a workflow that becomes faster and more efficient over time while maintaining a high-quality visual standard. Responsibilities Help develop an AI-first animation workflow Build reusable character rigs Create reusable environments and animation assets Design efficient scene transitions and camera movement Integrate AI-generated artwork into a production-ready animation pipeline Continuously optimize speed, consistency, and quality Help evaluate and implement emerging AI animation tools Ideal Experience Experience with several of the following is preferred: Adobe After Effects Moho Photoshop Illustrator Figma Runway Google Veo (or similar AI video tools) Kling Pika ComfyUI ElevenLabs Motion Design Character Rigging Puppet Animation AI-assisted creative workflows You do not need experience with every tool, but you should be excited about experimenting with new technologies. Bonus Skills Python Workflow automation API integrations n8n LangGraph or AI agent frameworks Storyboarding Production pipeline design Technical art What I'm Looking For I'm not looking for someone to simply execute animation. I'm looking for someone who enjoys solving production problems, building systems, experimenting with AI, and helping invent a new way of producing animated content. You should be equally comfortable thinking like an animator, motion designer, technical artist, and creative problem solver. Paid Test Project Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete a paid test using provided visual assets. The objective is to demonstrate how you approach building an efficient AI-assisted animation workflow rather than simply showcasing traditional animation skills. To Apply Please include: Portfolio or reel Examples of stylized animation Examples of AI-assisted work (if available) The tools you use most often A brief explanation of how you would approach building a fast, repeatable AI animation pipeline