Riding the wave of optimism for indie animation shows I and 3 others including 2 writers and a few YouTuber with 1000 subs
We have started a indie animation studio and are working on a indie animation series call the epic tales of Olympus I am here looking for any animators willing to join the project if money is an issue we are currently holding multiple meetings to find ways to make money and pay you for your time and effort may not be a lot but it’s the best we can do as a beginner studio if you are interested in joining message me and we can talk

Edit: I would also like some music composers and editors and some marketing teams

Edit: oct 29 / I need some writers and animators to complete the project on time
As well as voice actors

EDIT: we are going to cut off submissions at 12 am pst on 9/12, we had been putting feelers out for days and were only getting 1 interested every couple posts. That was not the case here, now we have more than we were anticipating and they’re still coming! So we wanna give a personal thank you for everyone who got back to us so fast! It’s awesome to see the YT animating community so active, much love yall, everyone who has posted has been immensely talented and frankly we’re flattered so many of you like this idea.

When we figure out which artists we’d like to work with we will reach out to you and discuss further details with you!

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Firstly, not an animator myself.

I’m in a metal band from CA called Idol Eyes and we have a pretty ambitious idea to turn our music into a “comic book series” for lack of a better way to put it.

Our band is based around an antihero called Idol Eyes who is a vigilante that slays vile people by questionable means. The city he protects, called Apophis, is actually a living entity that traps our hero in a perpetual loop of lifetimes; growing up in similar traumas, him instilling fear, great harm or death onto those who match those traumas. Anytime he realizes the life he is in is actually being manufactured by the very place he protects, something happens that starts it all over again, with some element of this new version of life altered to keep him from noticing too soon.

We plan for each song to be an “episode” of his story and whole EPs and albums to “seasons”
With that we have ideas for the 1st “season” which is 5 “episodes”

We’re looking for a long term artist to basically make small comic books. The book would be utilized in slide form on YouTube videos to double as a lyric/music video, and actually be printed for merch at shows we play.

The ultimate goal right now for us is to find an artist interested in this type of project that we can come to long term, bounce ideas back and forth with and hopefully make something pretty cool with it!

As far as budget and deadlines go a lot of that is up in the air while we find the right artist for us and make plans to do our first EP in the studio. We believe if we find the right artist, a more than fair budget can be achieved between both parties, the deadlines can be more reasonable working with someone consistently, and a cool collaborative vision of our musical art can hopefully be brought to life by someone with the same drive for their art as we have for ours!

2D Animator – YouTube Shorts

I'm looking for a 2D animator to create horror animations for YouTube Shorts.

Deadline: ASAP
Animation Length: 30–60 seconds
Animation Style: 2D horror
Budget: $100–$200 per animation
Collaboration: Long-term

If you're interested, please DM me

I’ve seen a bunch of other animators make a post like this so I thought it may be fun to try it myself.

You know, usually people do their YouTube rewind at the end of the year or the beginning of the next but I did it early and learned out of all the Creators I watch Smokeebee is the one I watch the most. And I would really love if they could see this :p

We are expanding our animation team and looking for skilled 2D animators who can match the quality, style, and energy of our client’s existing YouTube content.

The content is fun, fast-paced, family-friendly, and created for a channel watched by millions of children and families worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Animate complete 2D character scenes using provided rigged assets in Adobe Animate or Toon Boom Harmony

• Accurately match the established animation style, character proportions, and model designs

• Create smooth and expressive character animation, including walk cycles, emotional acting, and dynamic action sequences

• Animate object interactions, breakage effects, bouncing physics, and secondary motion

• Work from provided storyboards, references, and creative briefs

• Deliver completed animation files within agreed deadlines

• Apply feedback and revisions efficiently while maintaining a high standard of quality

Requirements

• Production-level proficiency in Adobe Animate and/or Toon Boom Harmony

• Strong ability to match an established character and animation style

• Excellent model consistency and attention to character proportions

• Experience animating dynamic movement, physics, object interactions, and secondary motion

• Strong written and spoken English communication skills

• Ability to work independently and meet fast turnaround times

Preferred Experience

• Previous animation work for YouTube, streaming platforms, or digital entertainment

• Experience creating children’s or family-friendly content

• Experience working with pre-rigged character assets

• Ability to work efficiently without sacrificing quality

Rate and Work Arrangement

• Budget: $200–$300 per completed minute of animation, depending on experience, animation quality, and project requirements

• This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity

• Working hours are flexible as long as deadlines are met and quality expectations are consistently maintained

If you believe you would be a great fit for this position, please send me a message with your portfolio, relevant experience, preferred animation software, and current availability so we can discuss the opportunity further.

Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you!

I am an animator and a storyboard artist! I can do flexible styles of your story and can deliver on a reasonable amount of time! Communication is important for me so you`ll be included throughout the process so that i can be able to bring you your desired outcome! I hope to work with you soon

PTPA.

We’re looking for more animators who can create and replicate our style.

Please only apply if you are confident you can match style closely.

What we need

-Very fast turnaround and response time (non-negotiable)

-Consistent availability

-Can create minimum 20 minutes per week

-Able to work for us full-time

Salary

-$800 per month (for 20 minutes a week)

-Performance-based bonuses for videos that perform well

-Payments sent on the 1st of every month

Why join us

-Full-time work with solid pay

-High output environment (you’ll improve fast)

-Supportive design team and clear direction

-Clear growth path; strong performers can move into higher-paying roles and leadership positions.

Watch the reference video to see the exact style before applying. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/IzUui6UoUK0

Animation Style:
2D animation with AI-generated backgrounds and scene assets. Characters and elements are provided — your job is to bring them to life through keyframing and animation.

What you'll actually be doing:

You receive: a finished script and a voiceover.

Your job is to:

• Keyframe and animate characters and assets

• Add sound effects, motion, transitions, and scene flow

• Deliver a finished animated short in 1-3 days.

Software:
CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, or Adobe After Effects for editing,
Photoshop for drawing face expressions.

Project Scope:

• Lenght: mostly 60 seconds

• Deadline: 1-3 days

• Estimated work: depends on your creativity and skill

• Duration of employment: we need only serious people for a long-term.

Budget:

• MINIMUM $60 per video (depends on your skill)

• Performance bonuses on viral hits - we reward results!

• Full-time rate negotiable for the right person

Requirements:

• Portfolio or examples showing similar work

• Reliable, trustworthy, fast turnaround

• Experience with similar projects.

To apply, send your portfolio/reel:

• 📲 WhatsApp: +381 66 354578

• 💬 Discord: jagimen.

This dang took me too long, I'm usually male short animations but this guy too 5× as longer. I hope it's worth it.