2D Illustrator / Animator for 11 Vintage Storybook Scene Assets (Assets only) - Contract to Hire

Job Title: 2D Illustrator / Animator for 11 Vintage Storybook Scene Assets (Assets Only)

Project Overview:

Looking for a skilled 2D illustrator and animator to create 11 short, high-quality animation clips (15 seconds each) for a peaceful visual project. This is an asset-creation job only—you are responsible for creating and rendering the raw video files. No editing, audio work, or video assembly is required.

Visual Style & Tone:

Aesthetic: Warm, painterly, 1940s vintage storybook style (similar to classic fine-art children's illustrations like Bambi).

Subjects: Semi-realistic animals and gentle nature scenes.

Animation Style: Very calm, cinematic "living illustration" motion. Movement should be slow and subtle (gentle breathing, slight ear twitches, slow head turns, soft shifting light) rather than fast, bouncy, or energetic cartoon slapstick.

Key Requirements:

Unique Character Designs: Each animal must have distinct physical markings, coat patterns, and features. No copy-pasting, cloning, or simple recoloring of existing assets/character rigs.

Character Sheet Approval: Before animating any scene, character design sheets showing unique animal features must be submitted and approved.

Asset Delivery: Deliver 11 final rendered video clips in 1080p MP4 (or MOV) format, 15 seconds long each.

Milestones & Budget ($500 Total Fixed Price):

Milestone 1 ($50): Sign standard NDA, submit character design sheets for Scene 1, and deliver 1 rendered 15-second test clip for quality check.

Milestone 2 ($450): Render and deliver the remaining 10 scene asset clips upon approval of Milestone 1.

To Apply:

Please attach or link samples of your portfolio showing painterly 2D illustration, animal drawings, or slow/subtle character animation. Applications without portfolio links will not be reviewed.

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