Wattpad · 1 day ago

[WEBTOON] 2D Animator

Remote - US

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

4+ years exp

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ContentDigital Entertainment

U.S. Citizen Only

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Responsibilities

Partner with copywriters, visual designers and art directors to create fun, compelling, and sometimes socially native animated content promoting WEBTOON’s exciting library of webcomics.

Be equally comfortable collaborating with others and running your own projects end-to-end.

Elevate WEBTOON’s characters and series with breakthrough animation treatments that are relevant, on-trend, and resonate with digital natives.

Work efficiently, maintaining high animation quality while adapting to the fast pace of social media when the project demands.

Understand digital and social products and placements and make channel-specific creative content that embodies best practices for each platform.

Stay on top of industry animation/advertising trends, as well as WEBTOON fan culture.

Work with the Project Manager so that deliverables and deadlines are met within budget.

Qualification

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2D AnimationAnimation ProductionCharacter AnimationStoryboardingAdobe After EffectsAdobe SuiteIllustrationDrawing SkillsSocial Media ContentVFX SoftwareClip StudioProcreate DreamsCharacter RiggingToonBoom HarmonyMoho Animation

Required

You must include a portfolio of professional 2D animation work to be considered for this role.

4+ years of professional experience in animation production, either within a creative agency, an in-house creative team, or at a studio focusing on advertising animations.

Strong portfolio showcasing a range of projects, including animated content for social media.

Illustration and drawing skills to create storyboards for animation, concept art, and illustrations that align with the project’s artistic direction.

Self-starter who equally enjoys working with minimal supervision as well as collaborating closely with teammates.

Action-oriented and adaptable to changes in priorities or schedule.

Proven record of bringing your and others’ ideas to life in animation.

Good teammate who communicates effectively, brings positive vibes and makes creative from the heart—not the ego.

Preferred

Experience in creating advertising for entertainment is a plus, but not a requirement.

After Effects user with proficiency in other Adobe Suite products (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro) or other professional VFX or animation software.

Experienced in animation software such as Clip Studio or Procreate Dreams, or have character rigging skills in After Effects, Adobe Animate, ToonBoom Harmony, or Moho Animation.

Passionate about comics, gaming, WEBTOON, 2D/3D animation, entertainment media or all of the above!