Experienced Animator & Illustrator for Kids' Youtube Story Videos

We are seeking a talented and experienced animator and illustrator to create a captivating series of animated kids' story videos for our YouTube channel. Each video will be approximately 2 to 3 minutes in length and will feature original characters, simple yet engaging backgrounds, and compelling storytelling designed to entertain and educate young audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Character Design and Animation: Develop original characters in a vibrant cartoon style, similar to popular children's TV shows, and bring them to life through smooth and expressive animation.
Background Art and Props: Create appealing background art and relevant props that complement the story and character interactions.
Lip-sync and Character Expressions: Implement accurate lip-syncing to match provided audio and animate basic character expressions to convey emotions effectively.
Voice-over Syncing: Precisely synchronize animations with pre-recorded voice-over audio files.
Video Export: Deliver final videos in Full HD (1080p) MP4 format.

Additional Information:

We will provide all necessary scripts and voice-over audio files.
The overall visual style should be colorful, fun, and specifically tailored for children aged 4 to 8 years old.
This project has the potential for a long-term collaboration based on the successful completion and quality of the initial series.