Newscape Studios – Freelance 2D Animator-YouTube Studio – Austin, TX

Job title: Freelance 2D Animator-YouTube Studio Company: Newscape Studios Job description: Job Summary NewScape Studios, Inc has a dozen YouTube channels, with over 10 million total subscribers. We create content based on popular video games such as Fortnite, Minecraft, and original animations. NewScape also produces a vast array of videos for a young audience and create content through animation and machinima. We are looking to add Freelance 2D Animators to our creative and talented team to work on our animation and gaming channels. This role is for Freelance artist who are remote. We are looking for candidates with foreground animation skills with substantial knowledge using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, After Effects, and Character Animator. Animation and gaming channels to match style of: This role is ideal for Animators who want to work in character design, rigging and animated storytelling. Responsibilities and Duties: • Rig characters for animation • Design characters • Keep an organized and efficient workflow • Illustrate characters, text, and backgrounds • Storyboard episodes • Hand animate specific scenes • Occasionally aid in voice over for extra characters. • Occasionally aid in acting • Depending on skill and experience some duties and responsibilities may differ Qualifications and Skills • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, After Effects and Character Animator • Illustrator/Animators must be able to adapt to a variety of workflows and maintain established style formats per channel. • Strong understanding of composition, color theory, light and form • Must be able to work as part of a team • Communicate effectively • Great listening skills • Great time management skills • Comfortable in meeting deadlines • Strong attention to detail and consistency • Strong connection to nerd culture Benefits and Perks • Competitive pay: $20.00 This is a remote/ work from home, Independent Contractor Position. Powered by JazzHR Expected salary: Location: Austin, TX Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job