Animator to animate a illustrated character on live-action film

We’re looking for an animator to bring a blue talking teapot character to life within a live-action children’s show. Nothing realistic or pressure-filled — it’s literally a cheerful teapot chatting with a person, so the vibe should stay playful and charming.

What’s Already Done

The character’s illustration/design is complete.

All voice recordings are finished.

We have a clear idea of the actions, expressions, and timing needed in each scene.

All live-action footage is filmed and ready.

What We Need From You

1. Character animation synced to the voice.

Simple, expressive movements.

Cute reactions, little bounces, lid wiggles, eye expressions — whatever feels natural for a friendly teapot.

2. Smooth integration into the live-action scenes.

Nothing heavy or hyper-realistic.

Just place the character into the shots so it feels present and playful alongside the actor.

3. A sprinkle of extra magic.
We’d love small animated touches throughout the video to make moments feel more alive — sparkles, gentle pops of colour, soft whimsical effects, etc.

Timing

The character appears throughout the episode with just under 5 minutes of total animated screen time.

Animation Style

Fun

Light

Whimsical

Child-friendly

Not aiming for realism — just charm and personality.

You can use AI, hand animation, or a hybrid workflow.

Overall Goal

Create a lively, joyful animated presence that fits naturally with the actor and adds a little extra magic to the final video.