TheSoul Publishing is one of the largest digital media publishers in the world, producing entertaining and positive online content for more than 2 billion followers worldwide. We are the company behind the wildly successful DIY channel 5-Minute Crafts, the educational and creative channel Bright Side, and a wide portfolio of other popular channels across YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and more.
We are currently looking for a 2D Animator to join our VocaVoca project remotely on a full-time basis. This role will focus on creating high-quality 2D animation content for children, bringing characters and stories to life through expressive and engaging animation.
Job responsibilities:
- Animate 2D characters based on scripts and storymatic.
- Work with ready-made rigs and create simple rigs when necessary.
- Layer scenes against backgrounds and integrate visual effects.
- Composite and edit the final render, ensuring the animation meets project requirements.
- Prepare and validate files according to technical specifications.
- Follow the established project pipeline, maintaining consistency across all shots.
- Complete tasks according to deadlines and contribute to the monthly animation plan.
- Implement feedback promptly and make iterative improvements to meet quality standards.
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience in 2D animation (preferably in children’s content).
- Proficiency in Moho (mandatory).
- Strong posing skills and ability to enhance character emotions, body language, and timing through expressive animation.
- Solid understanding of animation principles.
- Experience with pre-rigged character animation pipelines and ability to animate efficiently using existing rigs.
- Ability to create simple rigs.
- Good musical ear for synchronising animation with background music as an important storytelling element.
- Strong attention to detail and consistency across shots.
- Basic knowledge of Adobe After Effects or Premiere for reviewing and exporting final scenes.
- Equipment and software capable of handling animation tasks efficiently.
- Team player with basic English (A2) for communication.
- Self-motivated, reliable, and committed to meeting production schedules.
- Creative, flexible mindset and openness to feedback.
- Ability to learn quickly and a strong desire for professional development.
What we offer:
- Remote, full-time position with flexible working hours.
- Compensation based on piece-work rates.
- The opportunity to create engaging and educational animation content for a global audience.
- Collaboration with a talented international team of animators and creatives.
- Access to internal educational courses, materials, and expertise hubs for professional growth.
- A structured, tech-savvy work environment with transparent pipelines.
- A supportive and collaborative culture where creativity is valued.
Your application will be reviewed carefully by our team, and if we are ready to move forward, one of our recruiters will contact you to explain the next steps.
TheSoul Publishing is an equal-opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We care for the privacy of our candidates; all the data you provide is maintained, protected, and confidential.