[Remote] Junior Animator (2D)
Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Shortart.co is an innovative company focused on animation and artistic development. They are seeking a Junior 2D Animator to assist in the production phase of their pipeline, emphasizing motion, timing, and character acting.
Responsibilities
- Handle various stages of the 2D pipeline, from initial rough animation and tie-downs to clean-up and final polish
- Translate storyboards and character designs into expressive movement that captures the intended personality and emotional weight of a scene
- Apply the 12 principles of animation to ensure fluid, believable motion and clear silhouettes
- Receive direct mentorship and feedback on acting choices, physics-based movement, and technical execution within the animation software
- Participate in production meetings to understand how motion contributes to the overall pacing and storytelling of the project Skills
- 2D Generalist Skillset A portfolio demonstrating proficiency across multiple 2D disciplines (drawing, layout, painting, and 2D animation). This is a strict requirement
- Strong Animation Foundations A solid understanding of weight, squash and stretch, anticipation, and timing
- Education Currently enrolled in (or recently graduated from) an Animation, Illustration, or related Fine Arts program
- Software Skills Proficiency in industry-standard animation tools
- Learning Mindset Seeking academic credit or mentorship to bridge the gap between student assignments and professional-grade production animation
- For OPT students Position is unpaid and meets DOL criteria for unpaid internships
- SCAD Alumni preferred, but all are welcome to apply!
Benefits
- Mentorship
- Portfolio growth Company Overview
- A creative studio dedicated to using full imagination to contribute towards making the world a better place. It was founded in 2024, and is headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, US, with a workforce of 0-1 employees. Its website is . Apply tot his job Apply To this Job
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