Twine is hiring: Freelance 2D Animator – Emotional Sketch in Indiana

Freelance 2D Animator – Emotional Sketch

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This role involves creating a poignant, hand‑drawn 2D animation that tells a symbolic and emotional story. The project centers on a gender‑neutral character in a sketchbook‑style world, using minimalist pencil sketch techniques to convey deep emotion and narrative. The animation will depict the character’s journey as they share their inner light with others, gradually fading as they give more of themselves, culminating in a powerful and cinematic conclusion. The visual style should be slow, cinematic, and tear‑inducing, with soft camera movement and lighting to enhance the emotional impact. This is a single, urgent project for a personal creative endeavour.

Responsibilities

• Develop a 1‑2 minute hand‑drawn 2D animation in a pencil sketch style
• Translate a detailed narrative into compelling visual storytelling
• Design and animate a gender‑neutral character and shadowy, faceless figures
• Convey emotion and symbolism through minimalist animation and subtle movement
• Implement soft camera movement and lighting to enhance mood and atmosphere
• Ensure the animation’s pacing is slow and cinematic, building to an emotional climax
• Collaborate closely with the project owner to capture the intended vision and emotional tone
• Deliver the final animation in a high‑quality digital format suitable for sharing

Skills And Requirements

• Proficiency in 2D hand‑drawn animation, with a strong portfolio demonstrating sketch‑style work
• Ability to convey complex emotions and narrative through minimalist visual storytelling
• Experience with cinematic pacing, camera movement, and lighting in animation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to create expressive character animation
• Familiarity with digital animation tools and software for hand‑drawn workflows
• Excellent communication skills and responsiveness to feedback
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• Availability for an urgent, single‑project engagement

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Production

Industries

Movies, Videos, and Sound