Freelance Animator (H/F)

This role involves creating a visually captivating four-minute animated music video for the song “Jack’s Radio” by Sharp Marbles. The animation follows a young boy as he leaves his wheelchair and journeys through a series of imaginative worlds that reflect the song’s evolving musical styles. Drawing inspiration from the psychedelic and whimsical style of The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine, the video should evoke wonder and transformation, culminating in the boy morphing into a blackbird as the track concludes. The creative direction must be emotionally resonant, visually dynamic, and closely aligned with the provided song and lyrics.

Deliverables

– Develop a complete four-minute animated music video, from initial concept through to final render
– Create storyboards and animatics outlining the visual narrative and scene transitions
– Design and animate multiple imaginative worlds and environments that mirror the song’s changing musical styles
– Animate character transformation sequences, including the boy’s journey and final morph into a blackbird
– Integrate the provided audio and lyrics as reference points throughout the animation
– Deliver all animation assets in high-quality formats suitable for digital distribution

Requirements

– Proven experience in 2D or mixed-media animation, with a strong portfolio of music video or narrative animation work
– Proficiency in industry-standard animation software (e.g., Adobe After Effects, Toon Boom, or similar)
– Ability to develop creative concepts and translate musical themes into compelling visual storytelling
– Strong skills in character animation, environmental design, and visual effects
– Experience with psychedelic or imaginative animation styles is highly desirable
– Excellent communication and time-management skills to meet project deadlines
– Availability for remote collaboration and feedback sessions
– Attention to detail and commitment to delivering polished, high-quality animation