Digital Animator Needed for Stickman Animation

We are seeking a skilled digital animator to bring our Stickman character "Scully" to life for the audio/animation series and audiobook adaptation of Don't Be A Scully. This project combines humor, wit, and emotional storytelling to address impactful topics like mental health and knife/gun crime, using Scully as a relatable and engaging character.

Key Responsibilities:
- Create stickman animations that align with the narration script, emphasizing humor, wit, and emotional depth.
- Incorporate moving text and captions into animations to enhance the storytelling experience.
- Sync animations with the AI voice-over narration (text-to-speech script provided). Using AI voice-over with license commercial agreement only
- Ensure animations are optimized for social media platforms like TikTok (30–60 seconds) and YouTube (5–10 minutes).

What We Provide
- Narration scripts-18 chapters, sub chapters, taken directly from the book Don't Be A Scully.
- Excerpts from the book for sample animations and voice testing.

Requirements:
- Experience in 2D stickman animation or similar minimalistic styles.
- Ability to convey complex emotions (humor, sadness, suspense) through simple animations.
- Proficiency in animation tools like Adobe After Effects, Stick Nodes, or equivalent software.
- Familiarity with syncing animations to audio for a cohesive storytelling experience.

Voice-Over Sample Requirement:
- To ensure quality and alignment with the character, applicants must provide a short sample of AI voice-overs using the following excerpt from Don't Be A Scully:

Project Details:
- Short animations for TikTok (30–60 seconds).
- Longer episodes for YouTube (5–10 minutes or longer).
- Ongoing collaboration with potential for expanded work as the series gains traction.

How to Apply
Please submit:
1. A Sample of your stickman or our 2D animation stickman work using our script
2. A short AI voice-over sample using the provided excerpt.
3. Your availability and turnaround times for short and long animations.
4. Your rates for both short and long animations.

See an example on TikTok of a Stickman character of what we are after or see attached our book cover of our own stickman character we'd prefer.

£530 for 18 Chapters (£30 Per Chapter)

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGdDRLH1b/