2D Animator Needed for 3–5 Minute Children’s Book Animation (Watercolor Style)

Hi! I’m Christina, a storyteller and creator building a children’s book series. I’m looking for a 2D animator to help bring my book to life as a short 3–5 minute animated video for YouTube. This is a soft, emotional, and visually creative story about a young Black boy who experiences the world differently and uses creativity to navigate overwhelming moments. What I’m Looking For:

• 2D animation (simple, smooth movement—not overly complex)
• Ability to work in a soft watercolor or painterly style (or closely match it)
• Experience animating children’s content or storytelling videos
• Strong sense of pacing, emotion, and visual storytelling
• Ability to keep character consistency throughout the animation

Project Scope:

• 3–5 minute animation
• Based on an existing children’s book (script + visual direction provided)
• Scene-by-scene animation (not full Pixar-level—more stylized, storybook motion)
• Light movement (camera pans, character movement, subtle animation effects)
• Final format optimized for YouTube

Assets Provided:

• Full script (already written)
• Visual direction + scene breakdown
• Character design references
• Completed illustrations (or in progress depending on timing)

What I Need From You:

• Animation of the full story
• Basic scene transitions and pacing
• Ability to match the tone of the book (warm, gentle, imaginative)
• Final exported video (YouTube-ready)

Timeline: Looking to complete within 2–3 weeks if possible. Budget: Budget is $140, Half at the start, Half at completion of project. I will create a $10 that will go towards the final price (You will still get paid for the test even if we don't work together! Looking for someone I can work with multiple times, as I would like to keep the same team for this project. To Apply, Please Include:

• Samples of your animation work (especially storytelling or children’s content)
• Any examples that match a watercolor or soft illustration style
• Your timeline and what you can deliver within this budget
• Any questions you may have about the project

Bonus (Not Required):

• Experience adding sound effects or basic motion design
• Experience with YouTube content formatting

I’m excited to find someone who can help bring this story to life in a simple, beautiful way. Looking forward to seeing your work! — Christina Apply tot his job Apply To this Job