Freelance Lead Animator (Web and Motion)

Freelance Lead Animator (Web and Motion)

Project-Based Ongoing Work

We are looking for a freelance Lead Animator to work with us on a project-by-project basis. This is not a full-time role, but we are looking for a long-term partner.

The last animator we worked with was with us for several years. Our goal is to build a similar long-term relationship. The person we hire will be our go-to animator, and any animation project that comes through our agency will be directed to them.

We are looking for someone who can both lead and execute. You should be comfortable handling projects yourself and managing additional animators when needed.

Responsibilities

-- Lead web animation and motion design strategy

-- Oversee animated video production including explainers, promos, and ads

-- Manage and collaborate with 2D, 3D, and motion designers when required

-- Own animation projects from concept through final delivery

Required Experience

Web Animation and Development

-- Strong knowledge of CSS3 animations and transitions

-- Experience with GSAP

-- Experience with Framer Motion

-- Experience with Lottie animations including JSON export workflow

-- Understanding of SVG animations

-- Experience working with HTML5 Canvas

-- Understanding of WebGL

-- Understanding of Rive

Motion and Video Production

-- End-to-end animated video production from concept to storyboard to final render

-- Advanced knowledge of Adobe After Effects, including Lottie workflows

-- Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

-- Figma including Smart Animate and prototyping

-- Blender or Cinema 4D for basic 3D web animations preferred

What We’re Looking For

-- Strong creative and technical skills

-- Ability to think strategically about animation, not just execute tasks

-- Comfortable collaborating with developers

-- Reliable communication and ability to meet deadlines

-- Interested in a long-term working relationship

If you’re interested, please send:

-- Portfolio with examples of web animation and animated video work

-- Brief summary of your experience with GSAP, Lottie, HTML5 Canvas, WebGL, and Rive

-- Your project-based pricing structure

We are looking to build a long-term partnership with the right person. We would give you a few initial projects right away once we hire you that we want to get done quickly to see how it goes.

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