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I’m looking for a creative children’s book illustrator to create a simple and engaging picture for a kids story.
The illustration should feature one character in a clean cartoon style with a minimal or plain background, keeping it clear and appealing for young readers.
I want the artwork to feel cute, expressive, and easy to understand, suitable for a children’s book. Previous experience with children’s illustrations is a plus.

We are developing an ongoing 2D animated children’s series called Kyle’s Point of View, aimed at kids ages 8–10.

The series is a grounded, real-life kid comedy told through Kyle’s inner perspective. The show turns everyday childhood situations — school pressure, friendship conflict, embarrassment, misunderstandings, frustration, confidence, and problem-solving — into funny, emotionally relatable stories.

This is not a fantasy, magic, preschool, or explainer-style series. The tone should feel modern, funny, fast-paced, expressive, and emotionally honest.

Animation Style We Are Looking For:
We are looking for a modern 2D diary/sketchbook POV comedy style.

The base world should feel like grounded kid life: classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playground, bedroom, kitchen, family spaces, and school environments.

Kyle’s inner point of view should visually take over through:

doodles
arrows
handwritten labels
thought bubbles
freeze frames
dramatic zooms
instant replay panels
imagined worst-case scenarios
exaggerated facial reactions
quick visual gags
sketchbook-style overlays

The style should feel like a polished 2D animated series with a diary/sketchbook layer. It should not look like a corporate explainer video, preschool animation, simple slideshow, or generic low-energy cartoon.

Reference direction:

Diary of a Wimpy Kid-style kid perspective
Big Nate-style school comedy energy
The Loud House-style expressive 2D timing
Modern YouTube-friendly pacing

The goal is to make normal childhood moments feel huge, funny, awkward, and emotionally real through Kyle’s eyes.

Scope of Work:
Each episode will be approximately 10 minutes long.

We are looking for someone who can help with the full animation production process, including some or all of the following:

character animation
scene layout
backgrounds
animatics
timing and pacing
visual comedy
diary/sketchbook overlays
transitions
basic sound sync
final rendered video delivery

We will provide scripts, voices, sound effects, story boards and creative direction, however, open for suggestions and would like some input from animator.

Production Volume:
This is intended to be ongoing work.

We are planning:

12 episodes per season
10 minutes per episode
minimum of 2 completed episodes per month
The fee is for all twelve episodes and will be paid in milestone stages.

Please only apply if you have the availability, workflow, and discipline to support a recurring production schedule.

Technical Requirements:
Please include the software you use and your production workflow.

Preferred tools may include:

Toon Boom Harmony
Adobe Animate
After Effects
Moho
TVPaint
Blender Grease Pencil
Clip Studio Paint
OpenToonz
other professional 2D animation tools

Final delivery should include:

finished 1080p or 4K video file
clean audio sync if audio is provided
project/source files when requested
organized assets
reusable character rigs/assets where applicable
consistent character designs across episodes

Important Requirement — No Outsourcing:
We are looking to hire the actual animator.

Please do not apply if you plan to outsource the project to another person, freelancer, or third-party studio. We need direct communication with the person responsible for the creative execution, style, animation quality, schedule, and final delivery.

Application Requirement:
To be considered, please include:

Examples of previous 2D animation work
Any children’s animation or character comedy samples
Your estimated production timeline for one 10-minute episode
The software you use
Whether you are an individual animator or a direct in-house team
Confirmation that you will not outsource the work
Your availability for producing at least 2 episodes per month
A short explanation of how you would create the diary/sketchbook POV style described above

Style Test Requirement:
We would like applicants to provide or create a short sample demonstrating this specific style.

The sample should show:

a grounded school or kid-life scene
an expressive child character
a funny or awkward reaction
diary/sketchbook overlays such as arrows, labels, thought bubbles, instant replay, or freeze-frame notes
modern 2D comedy timing

This does not need to be a full episode. A short 10–20 second sample or a strong existing portfolio piece in a similar style is acceptable for initial review.

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal animator understands character comedy, kid perspective, expressive acting, and efficient 2D production. We want someone who can make everyday childhood moments feel funny, emotional, and visually entertaining without making the series feel like a lesson.

We are looking for a long-term creative partner who can help us build a consistent animation style and production pipeline for multiple episodes.

• Are you an individual animator or part of a direct in-house team?
• Are you willing to complete a short paid style test before beginning the full series?
• What software will you use for this project?
• How would you structure the production workflow to keep characters, backgrounds, and style consistent across 12 episodes?

Hi!

I’m Christina, a storyteller and creator building a children’s book series. I’m looking for a 2D animator to help bring my book to life as a short 3–5 minute animated video for YouTube.

This is a soft, emotional, and visually creative story about a young Black boy who experiences the world differently and uses creativity to navigate overwhelming moments.


What I’m Looking For:

* 2D animation (simple, smooth movement—not overly complex)
* Ability to work in a soft watercolor or painterly style (or closely match it)
* Experience animating children’s content or storytelling videos
* Strong sense of pacing, emotion, and visual storytelling
* Ability to keep character consistency throughout the animation

Project Scope:

* 3–5 minute animation
* Based on an existing children’s book (script + visual direction provided)
* Scene-by-scene animation (not full Pixar-level—more stylized, storybook motion)
* Light movement (camera pans, character movement, subtle animation effects)
* Final format optimized for YouTube


Assets Provided:

* Full script (already written)
* Visual direction + scene breakdown
* Character design references
* Completed illustrations (or in progress depending on timing)

What I Need From You:

* Animation of the full story
* Basic scene transitions and pacing
* Ability to match the tone of the book (warm, gentle, imaginative)
* Final exported video (YouTube-ready)


Timeline:

Looking to complete within 2–3 weeks if possible.

Budget:

Budget is $140, Half at the start, Half at completion of project. I will create a $10 that will go towards the final price (You will still get paid for the test even if we don't work together!

Looking for someone I can work with multiple times, as I would like to keep the same team for this project.


To Apply, Please Include:

* Samples of your animation work (especially storytelling or children’s content)
* Any examples that match a watercolor or soft illustration style
* Your timeline and what you can deliver within this budget
* Any questions you may have about the project


Bonus (Not Required):

* Experience adding sound effects or basic motion design
* Experience with YouTube content formatting


I’m excited to find someone who can help bring this story to life in a simple, beautiful way. Looking forward to seeing your work!

— Christina

About Isla Beauty
Isla is a five-year-old DTC clinical skincare brand. Six SKUs. Premium positioning grounded in real formulation lineage — the founder comes from a fourth-generation family skincare manufacturing background, and our products are formulated across Australia, Switzerland, and South Korea.
Our brand voice is plain-speaking and anti-marketing-tax. We sell concentration over claims. Press: The Cut, Well+Good, Bustle, The Quality Edit.
The Project
We need an AI video / motion content producer to execute our May 2026 brand Instagram carousels. Four carousels, one per week, five slides each. Vertical format, subtle motion, editorial still-life aesthetic.
We have written the briefs and the AI prompts. Your job is to execute them at a premium quality bar — generating, refining, and delivering finished video assets ready for type overlay (we handle typography in-house).
Style References (critical)
Primary reference
Merit Beauty — "Great Skin" Instagram carousel:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DV6NMt5luQN/

This is the look we're matching. Specifically:
• Cream / off-white backgrounds (#F5F0E8 or #FAF7F2)
• One metaphor object per slide, hero-centered, generous whitespace around it
• Premium serif headline typography (we layer this in post — your output should leave room for it)
• Tiny grey disclaimer footnote in lower corner (we layer in post)
• Editorial "objects on paper" photographic style — never glossy, never overproduced, never CGI-feeling
• Soft natural studio lighting, shallow depth of field, soft reflection beneath product
• Subtle 2–4 second motion per slide — drips, slow rotations, ripples, gentle reveals. No fast cuts, no flashy transitions, no zoom-and-shake.
Secondary reference
Rhode Skin — "sculpt with skincare" carousels. Used for the half-bleed close-up beauty application moments (Week 4 specifically).
What good looks like
• It looks like a New York Times Magazine still-life. Not a TikTok ad.
• The cream is genuinely cream — not grey, not yellow. The light is soft, not harsh.
• The product or object is unambiguously the hero. Nothing competes.
• Motion is restrained and physically plausible. No animated cartoon-feeling transitions.
• Across the 5 slides of a single carousel, lighting / cream tone / mood is visibly consistent — like one shoot, not five.
Sample of existing output
We've test-generated one slide ourselves using Veo 3.1 (via Banana Pro AI) — Week 1, Slide 2: clear glass beaker, single drop of pale green liquid falling into water, on cream background. Charlie will share the file separately.
Your output should match this quality bar at minimum, ideally exceed it. The test was generated in roughly one pass — we're confident a specialist can take it further.
Scope of Work
Phase 1 — Paid trial
• Deliverable: Week 1 Thursday carousel — 5 slides, all motion.
• Theme: "You were never the problem. The products were." — anchored on The Elixir.
• Outcome we're testing: Whether your output matches the Merit aesthetic at a quality bar we'd post on the Isla feed.
• Decision point: If quality is there, we move to Phase 2.
Phase 2 — Ongoing (contingent on trial)
• Week 2 Thursday carousel — 5 slides — "Maximalist bottle. Minimalist shelf." / Storm Serum hero
• Week 3 Thursday carousel — 5 slides — "The markup is the lie." / dual hero
• Week 4 Thursday carousel — 5 slides — "We go wherever the science is." / two heroes + Lipid Layer
• Optional: 4 Tuesday single-image posts (simpler — one editorial still per week)
Technical Specs
• Model preference: Veo 3.1 (we have a Banana Pro AI account). Open to Runway, Pika, Kling, or other if you can deliver matching quality — your call.
• Aspect ratio: 9:16 (1080 × 1920). We crop to 4:5 (1080 × 1350) for feed in post.
• Duration: 3 seconds per slide.
• Background: Cream (#F5F0E8) or off-white (#FAF7F2). Must match across all 5 slides of a carousel.
• Lighting: Soft natural studio. Top-down or three-quarter angle. Consistent across the 5 slides.
• No text, no logos: AI should not generate text, branding, or logos. We add typography in post.
• File format: MP4, original generation resolution (do not upscale).
• File naming: IslaBeauty_Wk[N]_Slide[N]_v[N].mp4
• Source / seeds: Document the seed used for each shot. If switching tools, note which tool produced which slide.
What We Provide
• Full May 2026 social plan — slide-by-slide briefs with AI prompts already written for every shot
• Brand colour codes and typographic references
• Sample of our existing output (the beaker shot)
• Locked headline copy (you don't write these — we do)
• Banana Pro AI account credentials, if you'd like to use ours
What We Don't Need
• Strategy or concept work — done.
• Copywriting — done.
• Type design or final layout — handled in-house.
• Music, voiceover, sound design — not for these carousels.
Timeline
• Phase 1 trial — final delivery: within 7 days of kick-off.
• Phase 2 (if greenlit): one carousel per week, delivered every Wednesday for Thursday posting.
• Revisions: expect one round of revisions per carousel (usually a single slide that needs re-rolling).
Budget
Open to your proposal. Please quote per carousel (5 slides) so we can scope clearly. We're a lean founder-controlled brand — premium quality matters more than premium pricing, but we pay fairly for senior-level work.
To Apply
Please share the following:
• 2–3 examples of editorial / still-life motion work you've produced with AI tools (links or files)
• Which tools you'd use for this project and why
• Your quote for the Phase 1 trial (Week 1, 5 slides)
• Your earliest available start date
• One specific question you'd want answered before starting (this tells us how you think)

I’m looking for a creative 2D animator to produce a short cartoon-style video featuring a doctor working in a hospital and interacting with patients.

The video should be engaging, clear, and visually appealing, with smooth animations and simple storytelling. It may include scenes like patient consultation, diagnosis, and care delivery.

Requirements:

Experience with 2D cartoon animation
Ability to create characters and hospital scenes
Good storytelling and attention to detail
Quick turnaround time

Please share samples of similar work when applying.

Looking forward to working with someone talented and reliable!

I essentially want to create a short story driven animated video that follows the journey of two individuals over time. It is narrative driven so the emphasis is on emotional storytelling, visual continuity and thoughtful pacing rather than just animation alone.

The storyboard and character looks will be provided by me. We can discuss on the animation styles, but here are some references that I really like:
1. https://youtu.be/kNw8V_Fkw28?si=gAtDkmMf66WV8kFm
2. https://youtu.be/lTxn2BuqyzU?si=YdK7i2yCrD3H29ge
3. https://youtu.be/-p1P4fdhaF8?si=Slrq_xmaHkZIQId9
4. https://youtu.be/JvLFIf7aXmk?si=8vCuMq5VZCUstYcb
5. https://youtu.be/xdHx1YEsWwk?si=cW9XbuphTFjqbmVK
6. https://youtu.be/4qCbiCxBd2M?si=MAkBScmTWnVJ7jGm
7. https://youtu.be/RtU8nBnpFVE?si=tMtVdO9vrj7B6Bal

Deliverable:
1. Short animated video (2-5 mins)

If you have a passion for bringing joy to people through your work, we would love to hear from you!

2d animation style mixed with real life video avatar editing. I have a link of the avatar video I just need you to infuse the cartoon a bit and also do real world news edits into the story.

Let me know

We are seeking a skilled video editor to join our YouTube automation channel specializing in animal content, particularly cats. The ideal candidate should have a strong portfolio showcasing their editing skills and an understanding of engaging storytelling through video. You will be responsible for editing raw footage, adding effects, and ensuring high-quality output that aligns with our brand's vision. If you're passionate about animals and have a flair for creative editing, we would love to hear from you!

• 1. Please provide samples of your work that are similar to the style we are looking for. 2. How long have you been creating YouTube Automation videos? 3. What is your usual rate for an 8-minute video?

What this job is
We need a Kling AI cartoon-creation expert to advise us on producing a 3D-animated kids' YouTube series.

You will not write code. You will not click through Kling for us. We have automation for that.

You will:

Review our shot prompts before we submit and tell us why they will or won't work
Diagnose bad renders (character duplication, identity drift, off-style outputs, anatomy issues) and prescribe the prompt fix
Build and own our prompt-style guide — the canonical playbook for how every clip in our series gets prompted
Recommend Kling settings per shot: model version, multi-shot vs single-shot, Bind Elements layout, when to use start/end frames, when to layer Subject Reference, Native Audio voice tuning, anti-duplication negative prompts
Advise on character + scene library design — we have 6 recurring characters and 14 scenes already bound in Kling Elements; tell us if our avatar reference sheets are good enough or what to re-shoot
Steer creative direction for cartoon style consistency across hundreds of episodes
About the project
Series: "Sara and Eva" — 3D-animated kids' show, Like-Nastya / Vlad-&-Niki / CocoMelon style
Format: 2–5 minute episodes, 3–4 per week, multi-year build toward YouTube Platinum scale
Cast: 6 recurring characters (2 girls 4 & 6, 2 dogs Jack Russell + Pomeranian, mom + dad), all bound as Kling Elements with voice profiles
Scenes: 14 recurring locations (kitchen, bedroom with bunk bed, living room, dining room, backyard, etc.) — all rendered as Pixar-style PNG references and uploaded as Kling Bind Elements
Per-clip: 15-second Custom Multi-Shot, 3-shot structure, max 3 bound subjects, Native Audio ON (Kling generates the dialogue — no Gemini TTS)
Subscription: Kling Platinum (25K credits/month)
Pipeline: Story → 8-clip JSON storyboard → Kling render → ffmpeg concat → YouTube upload — automated end-to-end. We just need someone who knows Kling deeply enough to make every render land first try
Real problems we are facing right now
Character duplication — clips render with 2-3 Evas, 2 Gingers in the same shot. We've identified some causes (appearance descriptors, group nouns like "both girls", entry verbs, naming a bound character in dialogue). We need someone who has already solved this on their own series to validate our anti-pattern list and tell us what we're still missing.
Identity drift between shots in the same multi-shot clip — bound character looks slightly different in shot 3 vs shot 1.
Voice control with Native Audio — characters sometimes adopt unintended accents or pacing. How tightly can we steer this?
Style consistency across 100+ episodes long-term — what's the right discipline so episode 47 looks like episode 1?
Who we want
You have personally produced an animated cartoon series on Kling — not just one-off clips, but a recurring-cast multi-episode body of work. You understand Bind Elements / Subject Reference / Custom Multi-Shot at the level where you can predict from a prompt what Kling will render before you submit.

You are not a generalist "AI video tools expert." You are a Kling specialist.

How to apply
In your proposal:

Link to your Kling-produced cartoon series or recurring-cast work. This is the gate — no link, no read.
One paragraph: "How I prevent character duplication when 3 subjects are bound in Custom Multi-Shot." Specific, not generic.
One paragraph: "How I keep a recurring character looking identical across 50+ episodes."
Your rate (hourly or per-episode) and how many hours per week you can commit.
We will pay $200 for a 30-minute screen-shared consult before any contract — bring your screen with Kling open, review one of our broken renders, prescribe the fix. If the fix works, we hire.

Title to post: Kling AI Cartoon Series Specialist — Advisor for Recurring-Cast Animated YouTube Show

Want me to also write the paid-consult prep brief (the bad clip + spec we'd send to a candidate before the 30-min screen share)?

Looking for LONG TERM Video Editor/ Compilations to Compile Visuals/ Minor Animations

Description:
Videos will MUST be 10-14 minutes UNLESS otherwise indicated.

I'm looking for a long term article video editor who can create images to match a script that we provide related to the following topics:
[ Finance niche storytelling (POV hierarchy) ]

Video editor should be able to do the following:
* Speak fluent English
* Communicate effectively
* Turn around time in 3 days or less
* MUST be able to edit a MINIMUM of at least 3 videos a week.

If you have read the middle of this job, please type your favorite car at the beginning of your proposal.

As you can tell, I am looking for the long term video editor and do have high expectations, but keep in mind, this will be consistent daily work if you are able to provide and this will be compensated quite well.

Again, we will be providing the script and voiceover, we will simply need visuals for it and for it to be put together nicely and creatively with some slight animations (i.e. for the title screens)

So for the first type of video, here is what we’re looking for very similar to: [https://youtu.be/eaBzjwfrExY?si=pt706wsVShc4cBYR]

TAKE NOTE how it has the following:
-THE BEGINNING OF THE VIDEO- Show a animation that is EXTREMELY relevant to the title, essentially a clip with audio (OPTIONAL: only do this if you understand the niche)
-Video editor will need to create images as as much as needed to fill the story
-All visuals can be ripped but should never last longer than 6 seconds
-Background music should be copyright free ( if used )

This is our GUIDELINE that we follow across all our videos.

Potential contractors will be interviewed through phone.

Here are more examples of videos we need done similar to:
[https://youtu.be/InH25PzMqpk?si=wSL8PYNXj9ZfmkGi]



Additional Questions:
Are you okay with the rate of 4$ per minute ?
How many videos can you handle per week?
To the best of your understanding, can you rephrase what kind of video I am seeking?
You will be instantly hired if you created a "your life as..." youtube videos before. Have you created one?

• Describe your recent experience with similar projects

I’m looking for engaging 2D animation for short storytelling videos (1–1.5 minutes).

The goal is to visually communicate the story in a simple, clear, and engaging way that keeps viewers hooked.

I will provide:

- Script and storyline
- Pre-edited video with cuts and sequence
- Basic background and structure

Your role will be:

- Adding 2D animations
- Enhancing visuals and motion
- Making the storytelling more engaging and smooth

Style preference:

- Clean and simple animations
- Smooth transitions
- Visuals that help the audience understand the story better

The focus is not heavy or complex animation, but effective storytelling through visuals.

If possible, please share similar work samples.

I’m launching a new supplement brand and looking for a skilled video editor who’s great with AI video conten

I need someone who can take scripts and turn them into engaging, high-converting ad creatives. This includes different styles like UGC (user-generated content), podcast-style clips, animated/cartoon videos, and other AI-driven formats.

What You’ll Do:

Turn provided scripts into polished ad videos
Use AI tools to create engaging visuals (UGC, avatars, voiceovers, cartoons style etc.)
Edit videos optimized for paid ads
Add captions, hooks, sound effects, and pacing that converts

What I’m Looking For:

Strong experience with AI video tools and editing
Proven track record creating ad creatives that perform
Ability to work fast and iterate based on feedback
Creative eye for what works in short-form content

Bonus Points:

Experience in e-commerce or supplement/health brands
Understanding of direct response marketing

How to Apply:
Send your portfolio with examples of similar work (especially AI-generated or ad creatives).
If you’ve worked on ads that performed well, feel free to include results.

Looking to build a long-term working relationship if it’s a good fit 👍

Hi, I’m starting a small project and I need a reliable video editor for TikTok/Reels.

Can you edit short videos (15–30 sec) with captions and music?
What’s your price for 5 videos?

Hi! I'm looking for someone to help turn a short clinical story I wrote into a minimum 2 minute animated video. It's a hospital-based story focused on end of life care, so I want it to feel simple, respectful, and a little emotional.

I'll provide the script, I just need help bringing it to life through animation. Nothing too complicated, just clean visuals (like simple characters + hospital setting) and smooth flow that matches the story.

Voiceover is optional ( I can record it if needed as female voice is preferred). Mainly looking for someone who can keep it simple but meaningful.

Let me know if you've done anything similar!

We’re looking for an experienced 2D animator to create high-quality animated videos for our storytelling-focused YouTube channel. The style we’re aiming for is simple, expressive, and narrative-driven — see reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh7l90VfOfU

As part of the team, you’ll play a key role in shaping the channel’s visual identity while consistently delivering polished, engaging content.

Responsibilities:

Animate 2D scenes based on provided scripts
Combine animation techniques with motion graphics and visual storytelling
Edit scenes into fully produced, ready-to-publish videos
Maintain a consistent visual style and pacing across all content
Contribute to the ongoing development of the channel’s brand

Project Details:

$15 per finished minute
15–20 minute videos
4 videos per month
40–70 minutes of total monthly output

Requirements:

Proven experience creating animation content for YouTube
Strong command of expressive animation styles
Solid understanding of storytelling, timing, and pacing
Reliable and consistent with deadlines
A portfolio showcasing relevant, high-quality work

• Please share a video that is similar to the example channels we gave (google drive or youtube link)
• What is your rate per minute for our editing style?
• How long does it take you to create 1 video?

Overview:
I am looking for a 2D animator to help produce content for my ASMR YouTube channel. The style should strictly follow the aesthetic of my previous video: https://youtu.be/d5qMybkrv6c?si=4dQwj2RKfCCd8Pqg

Project Scope:
- Video Length: Usually around 3 minutes (varies per project).
- Animation Style: Simple, limited 2D animation with a focus on a relaxing atmosphere.
- My Contribution: I will provide a timed animatic, the final audio track, and a color palette.
- Tasks: Character/Background illustration (based on animatic) and final animation.
- Deliverables: Final 1080p/4K video and layered source files.

We are a toy company looking to hire a 2D animation studio to create shot form, 2D animated, cartoon-like content for us on a monthly basis.

We will need a video like this about 1-2x per week: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIIR8fqRJNV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

If you are not capable of producing work at an equal or higher level then Pudgy Penguins on a weekly basis DO NOT apply.

Please send 1-2 work examples like the attached reference and we will reach out