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Children's Educational Animated Cartoon
~5,448 - 10,897 USD 6 days ago
Client Rank - Risky

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1 open job
no reviews
Registered at: 19/03/2025
FR France
Risky
Hello talented animators and sound designers!

I am looking for a small team of 3 to 5 2D/3D animators to create an educational animated cartoon for children. The animation will be published on YouTube and will help kids learn to read.

The project is primarily 2D animation, but we also want some 3D effects (e.g., camera movements, lighting, particle effects).

Additionally, I need a sound designer who can handle:
? Sound Effects Integration (following provided storyboard & references)
? Music Production using MuseScore – You will receive pre-written music scores that need to be arranged, mixed, and exported as digital audio.



? Budget & Payment
• Total budget: $9050 (~8300€) for the full project (animation + sound/music)
• Payment can be made in milestones based on completed work
• Looking for a team that can deliver within 3-4 months



? Project Details
• Type: 2D animation with integrated 3D effects
• Software required:
✅ Toon Boom Harmony / Adobe Animate (for 2D animation)
✅ Blender (for 3D elements/effects)
✅ After Effects (for compositing & special effects)
✅ MuseScore (for music production & arrangement)
✅ Audacity / Adobe Audition (for sound effects editing)
• Duration: About 20-25 minutes total
• Style: Colorful, simple, and engaging for kids
• Voice-over: Will be provided separately
• Deadline: Ideally within 3-4 months



? What We Need

We are looking for a team that can handle:
✅ Storyboarding
✅ 2D Character Animation (smooth and dynamic)
✅ Blender 3D effects (camera moves, lighting, particles, environment enhancement)
✅ After Effects Compositing (adding visual polish, motion blur, effects)
✅ Final Render & Export for YouTube

? Additional Requirements for Sound & Music:
✅ Sound Effects Integration (using provided libraries & references)
✅ Music Production using MuseScore (importing pre-written scores, adjusting instruments, mixing, and exporting digital music)
✅ Audio Mixing & Final Export



? How to Apply

If you are interested, please send:
✔️ Your portfolio or previous 2D/3D animation work
✔️ Your previous work in sound design and/or music production (MuseScore or similar)
✔️ Your estimated timeline and team size
✔️ Your preferred animation & sound software
✔️ Your price breakdown (if needed)

Skills: Animation, After Effects, Maya, 3D Modelling, 3D Animation
Fixed budget: 5,000 - 10,000 EUR
6 days ago
  • Design, Media & Architecture, Animation, After Effects, Maya, 3D Modelling, 3D Animation
Looking for a 2D/3D Animation Indian Team + Sound & Music Production (MuseScore) – Budget $9050
9,000 USD 6 days ago
Client Rank - Medium

Payment method verified
no reviews
FR France
Medium
Hello talented animators and sound designers!

I am looking for a small team of 3 to 5 2D/3D animators to create an educational animated cartoon for children. The animation will be published on YouTube and will help kids learn to read.

The project is primarily 2D animation, but we also want some 3D effects (e.g., camera movements, lighting, particle effects).

Additionally, I need a sound designer who can handle:
🎵 Sound Effects Integration (following provided storyboard & references)
🎼 Music Production using MuseScore – You will receive pre-written music scores that need to be arranged, mixed, and exported as digital audio.



💰 Budget & Payment
• Total budget: $9050 (~8300€) for the full project (animation + sound/music)
• Payment can be made in milestones based on completed work
• Looking for a team that can deliver within 3-4 months



📌 Project Details
• Type: 2D animation with integrated 3D effects
• Software required:
✅ Toon Boom Harmony / Adobe Animate (for 2D animation)
✅ Blender (for 3D elements/effects)
✅ After Effects (for compositing & special effects)
✅ MuseScore (for music production & arrangement)
✅ Audacity / Adobe Audition (for sound effects editing)
• Duration: About 20-25 minutes total
• Style: Colorful, simple, and engaging for kids
• Voice-over: Will be provided separately
• Deadline: Ideally within 3-4 months



🎯 What We Need

We are looking for a team that can handle:
✅ Storyboarding
✅ 2D Character Animation (smooth and dynamic)
✅ Blender 3D effects (camera moves, lighting, particles, environment enhancement)
✅ After Effects Compositing (adding visual polish, motion blur, effects)
✅ Final Render & Export for YouTube

🎵 Additional Requirements for Sound & Music:
✅ Sound Effects Integration (using provided libraries & references)
✅ Music Production using MuseScore (importing pre-written scores, adjusting instruments, mixing, and exporting digital music)
✅ Audio Mixing & Final Export



📝 How to Apply

If you are interested, please send:
✔️ Your portfolio or previous 2D/3D animation work
✔️ Your previous work in sound design and/or music production (MuseScore or similar)
✔️ Your estimated timeline and team size
✔️ Your preferred animation & sound software
✔️ Your price breakdown (if needed)
Skills: Music Production, 2D Animation, Toon Boom Harmony, 3D Animation, Adobe After Effects
Fixed budget: 9,000 USD
6 days ago
  • Design & Creative, Video & Animation
Illustrator for a Lo-Fi Channel Wanted
250 USD 6 days ago
Client Rank - Medium

Payment method verified
no reviews
US United States
Medium
Hello,

I'm a YouTuber seeking a skilled illustrator to create an image of a cute black cat in a loaf position in Downtown Los Angeles in the style of LoFi Girl, Studio Ghibli, Avatar: The Last Airbender, etc.

This image is for a Lo-Fi channel, so I’m looking for an illustration that captures a relaxing and nostalgic mood. I've attached an example of AI generated-image that gives a general feel for the tone and atmosphere I'm going for.

Hand-drawing animation style or Blender are a plus. Experience in background painting and character design are a plus! Potential for an ongoing collaboration.

If you're passionate about animation, music, and visual storytelling, please submit your proposal with relevant examples of your work.

No AI-generated images please!
Skills: Anime, Animated Cartoon, Adobe Photoshop, Illustration, Drawing, Concept Artistry, Colorful Style, Adobe Illustrator
Fixed budget: 250 USD
6 days ago
  • Design & Creative, Art & Illustration
Kids cartoons humpty Dumpty grocery stores trip
not specified 5 days ago
Client Rank - Risky

Payment method not verified
no reviews
GB United Kingdom
Risky
Creation of video I will provide the music and Lyrics
https://suno.com/song/80c4f811-8c65-45c7-aedf-1c0f9c725e65?sh=pqKyQGp8XrRzx1x1
Skills: Web Design, Green Screen, Graphic Design, Animation for Kids, Animation, Explainer Video, Promotional Video, VideoScribe, 2D Animation, Whiteboarding, Reallusion Cartoon Animator, Animated Cartoon, Cartoon Animation, Nursery Rhyme, Storytelling
Budget: not specified
5 days ago
  • Design & Creative, Video & Animation
Produce AI Generated Music Video for Children
300 USD 5 days ago
Client Rank - Medium

Payment method verified
no reviews
AU Australia
Medium
Create an AI-generated animated Christmas music video for children/families. To be produced in the top-motion animation style of the 1970s' film, 'The Year Without A Santa Claus'.

The song is sung by a six-year-old girl. The main character in the animation will also be a six-year-old girl called Eve, who lip-syncs to the song.

There is an historical backdrop to the song, set in 1939, which we'll discuss this once the project is rolling. The animation will include a number of 'easter eggs' that reference this.

Audio files, timings, and scene ideas supplied. Please see the attached AI renderings of Eve in different scenes from the song.

Here's an overview of what's required:

STEP 1: Gather Resources

Storyboard: Create a visual outline based on the scene ideas supplied.

AI Tools and Software:

For Animation: Tools like Reallusion’s iClone (for character animation) or Adobe Character Animator can help animate Eve.

For Visual Assets: Use tools like Canva (for backgrounds or scene elements) or Runway ML (for AI-generated visuals).

For Editing: Combine everything in Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.


STEP 2: Design Eve and Other Visual Elements

Use platforms like Blender or Character Creator to design the little girl, parents, and other characters.

Create her clothing and surroundings to match the vintage aesthetic of stop-motion classics like “The Year Without A Santa Claus.”

Consider AI-driven image generation tools (like MidJourney or Stable Diffusion) for background scenery or props.


STEP 3: Synchronize Animation with Music

Use DeepMotion or Reallusion’s iClone to animate Eve and sync her lip movements with the lyrics. Import the vocal track, and these tools can help generate realistic singing motions.

Plan transitions between scenes to align with key moments in the music.


STEP 4: Add Backgrounds and Effects

Create snowy outdoor landscapes, cozy indoor Christmas scenes, and the starry sky. AI tools like Runway ML can generate these assets quickly, or you can use stock images and video clips.

Incorporate Easter eggs (e.g., “May” on the mailbox, the 1939 calendar, Eve’s drawing of a reindeer) as subtle background details.


STEP 5: Bring It All Together

Import all visual and audio components into an editing platform like Adobe Premiere Pro or a simpler option like WeVideo.

Arrange the scenes to match the storyboard, ensure smooth transitions, and tweak the timing to sync perfectly with the song.


STEP 6: Final Touches

Add soft lighting effects, falling snow animations, or subtle camera zooms to give the video a polished and magical feel.

Export the final project in high quality. Test it on different devices to ensure it looks and sounds perfect.
Skills: Animated Cartoon, Music Video, AI-Generated Video, Animation, Motion Graphics
Fixed budget: 300 USD
5 days ago
  • Design & Creative, Video & Animation
2D Cartoon Animator Needed for Custom Character Animation Using Adobe Animate CC
100 USD 5 days ago
Client Rank - Medium

Payment method verified
$205 total spent
1 hires
1 jobs posted
100% hire rate, open job
4.50 of 1 reviews
IN India
Medium
I’m looking for a skilled 2D animator proficient in Adobe Animate CC to create a short, engaging cartoon-style video. The project involves designing custom cartoon characters (based on my concept), animating them, and syncing voiceovers/sound effects.

Scope of Work:

1. Character Design:

Create 1–2 original, expressive 2D cartoon characters. Deliver character turnarounds (front, side, back) and key expressions.

2. Animation:

- Develop storyboard/animatic based on a provided script.
- Smooth, frame-by-frame or rigged animation (as per discussion)
with lip-syncing for dialogue.
- Include dynamic scene transitions and background art.
Sound Integration:
- Sync animation with voiceover files.
- Add background music and sound effects.

3. Skills Required:

- Expertise in Adobe Animate CC (portfolio required).
- Strong 2D character design and animation skills (cartoon/style-flexible).
- Experience with lip-syncing, timing, and sound integration.
- Ability to follow a script and deliver revisions.

4. Preferred Qualifications:

- Background in cartoon or explainer video animation.
- Basic sound editing skills (adjusting levels, mixing).

5. Submission Requirements:

- Share your portfolio showcasing 2D character animation and Animate CC work.
- Briefly explain your approach to character design and animation workflow.
Skills: Animated Cartoon, Animation for Kids, 2D Animation, Adobe Animate, Animation, Adobe Character Animator, Adobe After Effects, Character Animation, Motion Graphics, Traditional Animation
Fixed budget: 100 USD
5 days ago
  • Design & Creative, Video & Animation
Animated Cartoon Creator for Children's Books
1,000 USD 5 days ago
Client Rank - Excellent

Payment method verified
$140 728 total spent
151 hires
57 jobs posted
100% hire rate, open job
4.99 of 45 reviews
CA Canada
Excellent
Featured
**Job Opportunity: Animator for Children's Video Cartoons**

We are on the lookout for a skilled animator to bring our beloved children's books to life through vibrant and engaging animated shorts. The right candidate will have a knack for transforming written stories into captivating visual experiences that resonate with young viewers.

A background in creating children's content, combined with a strong imaginative vision, is crucial for this role. If you have a passion for storytelling through animation and can deliver high-quality productions, we would be excited to review your portfolio.

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your talent and make cherished characters and stories come alive! The animations will be based on our current titles available on Amazon.ca.
Skills: Cartoon Art, Character Design, 2D Animation, Illustration, Animation
Fixed budget: 1,000 USD
5 days ago
  • Design & Creative, Art & Illustration
Video Musical en 2D
80 USD 5 days ago
Client Rank - Risky

Payment method verified
$45 total spent
4 hires
3 jobs posted
100% hire rate, open job
0.00 of 1 reviews
CL Chile
Risky
Requerimos la creación de un video en 2D con un estilo cómico para una canción.

Adjuntamos el audio para su revisión y mejor visualización del proyecto.

El presupuesto asignado para esta propuesta oscila entre €80 y €130, por lo que solicitamos tomarlo en consideración al momento de postular.
Skills: Animated Cartoon, Game, Flat Animation, Video Editing, 2D Animation, Adobe After Effects, Video Production, Animation, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design
Fixed budget: 80 USD
5 days ago
  • Design & Creative, Video & Animation
Animación 2D para video musical
80 USD 5 days ago
Client Rank - Risky

Payment method verified
$45 total spent
4 hires
3 jobs posted
100% hire rate, open job
0.00 of 1 reviews
CL Chile
Risky
Requerimos la creación de un video en 2D con un estilo cómico para una canción.

Adjuntamos el audio para su revisión y mejor visualización del proyecto.

El presupuesto asignado para esta propuesta oscila entre €80 y €130, por lo que solicitamos tomarlo en consideración al momento de postular.
Skills: Animated Cartoon, Game, Flat Animation, Video Editing, 2D Animation, Adobe After Effects, Video Production, Animation, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design
Fixed budget: 80 USD
5 days ago
  • Design & Creative, Video & Animation
Looking for someone to make me an anime animation series with 20 minute long episodes, using AI
50 USD 5 days ago
Client Rank - Excellent

Payment method verified
$17 914 total spent
76 hires
54 jobs posted
100% hire rate, open job
4.88 of 44 reviews
GB United Kingdom
Excellent
We are looking for an AI video creator and animator to produce high-quality animated videos using AI tools. You will be responsible for generating smooth animations, refining visuals, and integrating AI-generated voiceovers or sound effects. We will provide detailed storyboards outlining the content, and your role will be to bring these concepts to life in an engaging, visually appealing format. The videos will be 20 minutes long and optimized for YouTube, with recurring characters appearing across multiple episodes to maintain consistency and audience familiarity. You will need to be able to upload them to YouTube.

Ideal candidates should have experience with AI video tools such as Runway ML, Pika Labs, or Animaker, as well as AI voiceover software like ElevenLabs. You should be skilled in enhancing AI-generated content to ensure a polished final product and maintaining consistent character design throughout the series. This is a long-term project with multiple videos per month for the right candidate. Please share examples of your past work, the AI tools you specialize in, and your approach to creating high-quality, AI-generated animations with recurring characters.
Skills: Animated Cartoon, 2D Animation, Animation, Video Production, Video Editing
Fixed budget: 50 USD
5 days ago
  • Design & Creative, Video & Animation
Logo design
not specified 4 days ago
Client Rank - Medium

Payment method verified
$75 total spent
2 hires
no reviews
US United States
Medium
Need a logo for a business. A simple clean pretty logo with my business name in it with an outline of a lotus flower
Skills: Icon Design, Illustration, Cartoon Style, Logo Design, Animated Cartoon, Logomark, Cartoon Character, 3D Design, Drawing, Caricature, VectorWorks, 2D Design, Corporate Brand Identity, Graphic Design, Explainer Video, 2D Animation
Budget: not specified
4 days ago
  • Design & Creative, Graphic, Editorial & Presentation Design
Animación 2D para video musical
80 USD 4 days ago
Client Rank - Risky

Payment method verified
$45 total spent
4 hires
3 jobs posted
100% hire rate, open job
0.00 of 1 reviews
CL Chile
Risky
Requerimos la creación de un video en 2D con un estilo cómico para una canción.

Adjuntamos el audio para su revisión y mejor visualización del proyecto.

El presupuesto asignado para esta propuesta oscila entre €80 y €130, por lo que solicitamos tomarlo en consideración al momento de postular.
Skills: Animated Cartoon, Game, Flat Animation, Video Editing, 2D Animation, Adobe After Effects, Video Production, Animation, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design
Fixed budget: 80 USD
4 days ago
  • Design & Creative, Video & Animation
Animación 2D para video musical
80 USD 4 days ago
Client Rank - Risky

Payment method verified
$45 total spent
4 hires
3 jobs posted
100% hire rate, open job
0.00 of 1 reviews
CL Chile
Risky
Requerimos la creación de un video en 2D con un estilo cómico para una canción.

Adjuntamos el audio para su revisión y mejor visualización del proyecto.

El presupuesto asignado para esta propuesta oscila entre €80 y €130, por lo que solicitamos tomarlo en consideración al momento de postular.
Skills: Animated Cartoon, Game, Flat Animation, Video Editing, 2D Animation, Adobe After Effects, Video Production, Animation, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design
Fixed budget: 80 USD
4 days ago
  • Design & Creative, Video & Animation
2D Animator for Arabic Cartoon Film Needed
10 - 30 USD 4 days ago
Client Rank - Risky

Payment method not verified
1 open job
no reviews
Registered at: 21/03/2025
QA Qatar
Risky
مطلوب مصمم أنيميشن ثنائي الأبعاد لإنشاء فيلم كرتوني باللغة العربية الفصحى

مرحبًا،
أبحث عن مصمم موهوب ومحترف في الأنيميشن ثنائي الأبعاد (2D Animation) للعمل على مشروع فيلم كرتوني باللغة العربية الفصحى. المشروع يتطلب:

✅ تصميم شخصيات جذابة تتناسب مع قصة الفيلم
✅ تحريك المشاهد بسلاسة وجودة عالية
✅ إضافة المؤثرات البصرية والصوتية المناسبة
✅ الالتزام بالمواعيد والتواصل المستمر أثناء العمل
✅ استخدام اللغة العربية الفصحى في الحوارات والنصوص داخل الفيلم

? مدة الفيلم: سيتم تحديدها بناءً على الاتفاق
? الأسلوب المطلوب: مشابه لأفلام الكارتون الكلاسيكية أو الحديثة حسب الاقتضاء
? يُفضل من لديه أعمال سابقة في نفس المجال، خاصة في مشاريع باللغة العربية

إذا كنت مهتمًا، يرجى إرسال نماذج من أعمالك السابقة مع عرضك، بالإضافة إلى التكلفة التقديرية والمدة المتوقعة للتنفيذ.

شكرًا لكم، وأتطلع للتعاون مع محترف مبدع! ??

Looking for a 2D Animator to Create an Arabic Cartoon Film

Hello,
I am looking for a talented and professional 2D animator to work on an animated cartoon film in Modern Standard Arabic. The project requires:

✅ Character design that fits the story
✅ Smooth and high-quality animation
✅ Adding appropriate visual and sound effects
✅ Commitment to deadlines and continuous communication
✅ Using Modern Standard Arabic for dialogues and texts in the film

? Film duration: To be determined based on the agreement
? Preferred style: Similar to classic or modern animated films
? Experience in Arabic-language animation projects is a plus

If you’re interested, please send samples of your previous work along with your estimated cost and delivery timeframe.

Thank you! Looking forward to collaborating with a creative professional. ??

Skills: Graphic Design, Logo Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Photo Editing
Fixed budget: 10 - 30 USD
4 days ago
  • Design, Media & Architecture, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Photo Editing
Animación 2D para video musical
80 USD 4 days ago
Client Rank - Risky

Payment method verified
$45 total spent
4 hires
3 jobs posted
100% hire rate, open job
0.00 of 1 reviews
CL Chile
Risky
Requerimos la creación de un video en 2D con un estilo cómico para una canción.

Adjuntamos el audio para su revisión y mejor visualización del proyecto.

El presupuesto asignado para esta propuesta oscila entre €80 y €130, por lo que solicitamos tomarlo en consideración al momento de postular.
Skills: Animated Cartoon, Game, Flat Animation, Video Editing, 2D Animation, Adobe After Effects, Video Production, Animation, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design
Fixed budget: 80 USD
4 days ago
  • Design & Creative, Video & Animation
3D Animated Cartoon for a TV Pilot
not specified 4 days ago
Client Rank - Medium

Payment method verified
$285 total spent
2 hires
17 jobs posted
12% hire rate, 1 open job
5.00 of 3 reviews
Registered at: 21/09/2021
US United States
Medium
Create the 3D animated pilot episode for a weekly television series that is under consideration by the major studios. Script, screenplay, and professionally recorded soundtrack are completed and ready to go. Approx. run-time for the pilot episode is 50-minutes. Screenplay comprises approx. 25 scenes, plus roll credits at the end. Deliverables to include an extremely high-quality, ready-to-air 50-minute 3D animated pilot episode, including the introduction sequence, storyline, commercial break fades, and roll credits to a soundtrack at the end. I am just an individual, so my budget to produce the TV pilot is limited. However, there is already significant industry interest in the project since the soundtrack was produced by well-known veteran record producers. One of the major Hollywood studios is currently shopping the concept for development, so odds favor, if it gets picked up by one of the networks, the may be a gateway to produce all 10 remaining episodes in the series. Could be an amazing breakthrough long-term opportunity for the right animator. Not sure how long it takes to craft animations these days with all the new technologies, but we can discuss. 

Skills: 3D Animation, Character Animation, Storyboarding, Television, Commercial Production, Motion Animation
Budget: not specified
4 days ago
  • Design & Art, Animation
Animación 2D para video musical
80 USD 4 days ago
Client Rank - Risky

Payment method verified
$45 total spent
4 hires
3 jobs posted
100% hire rate, open job
0.00 of 1 reviews
CL Chile
Risky
Requerimos la creación de un video en 2D con un estilo cómico para una canción.

Adjuntamos el audio para su revisión y mejor visualización del proyecto.

El presupuesto asignado para esta propuesta oscila entre €80 y €130, por lo que solicitamos tomarlo en consideración al momento de postular.
Skills: Animated Cartoon, Game, Flat Animation, Video Editing, 2D Animation, Adobe After Effects, Video Production, Animation, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design
Fixed budget: 80 USD
4 days ago
  • Design & Creative, Video & Animation
Animación 2D para video musical
80 USD 3 days ago
Client Rank - Risky

Payment method verified
$45 total spent
4 hires
3 jobs posted
100% hire rate, open job
0.00 of 1 reviews
CL Chile
Risky
Requerimos la creación de un video en 2D con un estilo cómico para una canción.

Adjuntamos el audio para su revisión y mejor visualización del proyecto.

El presupuesto asignado para esta propuesta oscila entre €80 y €130, por lo que solicitamos tomarlo en consideración al momento de postular.
Skills: Animated Cartoon, Game, Flat Animation, Video Editing, 2D Animation, Adobe After Effects, Video Production, Animation, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design
Fixed budget: 80 USD
3 days ago
  • Design & Creative, Video & Animation
Necesitamos crear Animación en 2D para video musical
80 USD 3 days ago
Client Rank - Risky

Payment method verified
$45 total spent
4 hires
3 jobs posted
100% hire rate, open job
0.00 of 1 reviews
CL Chile
Risky
Requerimos la creación de un video en 2D con un estilo cómico para una canción.

Adjuntamos el audio para su revisión y mejor visualización del proyecto.

El presupuesto asignado para esta propuesta oscila entre €80 y €130, por lo que solicitamos tomarlo en consideración al momento de postular.
Skills: Animated Cartoon, Game, Flat Animation, Video Editing, 2D Animation, Adobe After Effects, Video Production, Animation, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design
Fixed budget: 80 USD
3 days ago
  • Design & Creative, Video & Animation
Necesitamos crear Animación en 2D para video musical
80 USD 3 days ago
Client Rank - Risky

Payment method verified
$45 total spent
4 hires
3 jobs posted
100% hire rate, open job
0.00 of 1 reviews
CL Chile
Risky
Requerimos la creación de un video en 2D con un estilo cómico para una canción.

Adjuntamos el audio para su revisión y mejor visualización del proyecto.

El presupuesto asignado para esta propuesta oscila entre €80 y €130, por lo que solicitamos tomarlo en consideración al momento de postular.
Skills: Animated Cartoon, Game, Flat Animation, Video Editing, 2D Animation, Adobe After Effects, Video Production, Animation, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design
Fixed budget: 80 USD
3 days ago
  • Design & Creative, Video & Animation
Animated Cartoon Creator for Children's Content
15 - 33 USD / hr
3 days ago
Client Rank - Risky

Payment method not verified
no reviews
US United States
Risky
We are seeking a talented animator to create engaging 30 to 60-second animated cartoons aimed at children. The ideal candidate will have experience in crafting captivating visuals and storytelling that resonates with a young audience. You will be responsible for developing storyboards, designing characters, and producing high-quality animations. If you're passionate about creating fun and educational content for kids, we would love to hear from you!
Skills: Animation, 2D Animation, Illustration, Cartoon Art, Motion Graphics
Hourly rate: 15 - 33 USD
3 days ago
  • Design & Creative, Art & Illustration
Looking for an animation team for a cartoon serioes
not specified 2 days ago
Client Rank - Medium

Payment method verified
no reviews
TR Turkey
Medium
Hello talented people of Upwork,

We are in the process of putting together a proposal for one of our clients. They want 2d cartoon series, approximately 10-13 episodes being 10 minutes per episode.

We have very limited information at this stage, actual script will be written after pre-preposal is approved by clients. Client is asking for an estimate at this point in time. That being said, let me share what we know:

1. Story takes place in modern day, while we time travel to ancient times in each episode to acquire knowledge from ancients to solve modern day problems.

2. Idiolegies will be religious in nature.

3. We have a young little girl and her cat as leading protagonists.

4. Each episode will have a different wise person as ancient protagonist.

5. Recurring supporting cast are girl's family, and kids in her class at school.

6. Recurring settings are girl's home and girl's school. Each episode will have at least one ancient place to visit. And I'm sure there will be other seconday places, like streets, bus or car interior, etc.

7. All voice recording, sound effects and music will be handled internally.

To sum it up, I require a team that can provide a turnkey solution storyboarding, illustrating, animating, editing and rendering the entire series. As we are a motion studio ourselves, we understand the vagueness of the situation at this point in time. That being said, we will be shaping the project and defining exact needs once the client gives us the green light.

In your offer, please briefly describe how would you approach a project like this at this point with this many unknowns.

Your past projects, especially series like this would help us a lot while we are offering studios to work with to our client.

And most importantly, a preliminary time and budget range. We are well aware that this will not be final and very likely to change when script is finalized, so just give us your best guess as of now.

Thank you very much, and we are looking forward to working with you.

Kaan - Kingko.ng
Skills: Digital Illustration, Young Adult, Animated Cartoon, Cartoon Style, Colorful Style, 2D Animation, Character Design
Budget: not specified
2 days ago
  • Design & Creative, Art & Illustration
Looking for Cartoonist/Animator for Gujarati Comedy Video Series (Seinfeld Vibe)
not specified 1 day ago
Client Rank - Excellent

Payment method verified
$31 825 total spent
55 hires
40 jobs posted
100% hire rate, open job
4.93 of 32 reviews
US United States
Excellent
We’re looking for a creative and skilled cartoonist/animator to quickly bring a short Gujarati-language comedy skit to life! The tone is clever, slice-of-life humor — think Seinfeld, but in Gujarati.

This is a one-time animated video project (not a series), and we’re on a tight deadline — we need the final video delivered within 7 days.

Project Overview:

Length: 2–3 minutes animated cartoon skit

Script: Fully written in Gujarati

Visual References: We’ll provide character and setting photos for design

Tone: Dry, relatable humor — not slapstick, more observational/comedic timing

What You’ll Do:

Create cartoon-style characters and scenes from our references

Animate the full skit based on the script

Match the humor and pacing to a Seinfeld-type tone

(Optional) Add subtitles — we can help provide translations

Ideal Candidate:

Experienced in 2D animation (Toon Boom, Adobe Animate, After Effects, etc.)

Able to deliver quality animation on a fast timeline

Strong in character expression, comedic timing, and storytelling

Comfortable working with a script in Gujarati
Skills: Animation, 2D Animation
Budget: not specified
1 day ago
  • Design & Creative, Art & Illustration
Simple 2D Cartoon Illustration
30 USD 1 day ago
Client Rank - Risky

Payment method not verified
no reviews
NL Netherlands
Risky
Hello,

We’re launching a podcast/Youtube channel and need an animator to create custom animated characters of myself and my two friends. These characters will be used across our branding materials (logo, visuals). I just need a simple 2D design - no video animation.

Project Scope:
Character Design: Three cartoon-style characters based on real-life photos (we’ll provide reference images).

Requirements:
- Experience in character animation and logo design.
- Ability to create custom designs based on real people.
- Strong portfolio showcasing similar work (branding, animation).

Deliverables:
- High-quality character illustrations (vector format).
- Logo design files (transparent PNG, vector formats).

Please could you provide an estimated cost and timeline for this. If you have creative ideas or suggestions, we’d love to hear them!

Looking forward to collaborating with you!

Lily
Skills: 2D Animation, Animation for Kids, Character Animation, Animated Cartoon, Moho, Character Design, Children's Book Illustration, Colorful Style, 2D Illustration, Cartoon Character, Nursery Rhyme, Cartoon Animation, Comic Book, Video Animation, Animation
Fixed budget: 30 USD
1 day ago
  • Design & Creative, Art & Illustration
Simple Animation for New Chemistry Channel
15 - 30 USD / hr
1 day ago
Client Rank - Medium

Payment method verified
$100 total spent
1 hires
1 jobs posted
100% hire rate, open job
no reviews
US United States
Medium
Hello!

Are you a master of stick figure animation? Do you have a knack for making people laugh with your creations? If so, I want YOU to join our exciting new YouTube channel! A background in animating stick figures is preferred. If you can bring our simple drawings to life with your unique flair, I would love to see your work! If you know chemistry, consider it a sweet cherry on top! I'm hoping to blend science with humor in our animations. You will be animating based on the provided voice-over. This is a trial position aimed at gauging how many views we can rack up on my channel. If we hit it big, there’s potential for long-term work as we expand, including turning this venture into a website! This is a great opportunity for entry-level animators.

What's in store?
- Be part of a fun, creative project that combines humor and education.
- Opportunity to showcase your talent and reach a broader audience.
- Potential for long-term collaboration and growth if our channel takes off!

I want to hear from you if you can bring a smile to our viewers' faces while animating some stick figure shenanigans! Drop me a message with your portfolio or any relevant work samples. AI use is allowed. However, the time-tracking tool through Upwork is required for this job.

I can't wait to hear from you!
Skills: Animated Cartoon, 2D Animation, Animation, Illustration, Motion Graphics
Hourly rate: 15 - 30 USD
1 day ago
  • Design & Creative, Video & Animation
Developer needed for creating a 2-minute explainer video using animation tools (e.g. Powtoon, etc.)
5 USD 1 day ago
Client Rank - Excellent

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Upwork Enterprise Client
$534 592 total spent
164 hires
50 jobs posted
100% hire rate, open job
5.00 of 33 reviews
US United States
Excellent
Upwork Enterprise Client
I’m looking to complete 2D Animation work that will result in an 2-minute animated video explaining an article (see below for link). The work will require 1 freelancer focused on animation and video creation and 1 freelancer focused on reading the article to develop a storyboard/script.

This is a quick turnaround project with the following deadlines:

Day 1 (March 24) - Select Freelancers
Day 2 (March 25) - Review Storyboard/Scripting
Day 3 (March 26) - Animated Video Review

Link to Article:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D1SFJ5QzgaT8L3sNoteGsDCWzuLARtQr/view?usp=sharing (Does Monitoring Improve Labor Standards? Lessons from Nike Article)

Link to Sample Video:
https://youtu.be/o4XX90lqT6E?si=eygWP3YMfFlZ5mub
https://youtu.be/fTJkZEqhKvk?si=fnU3yJyupoF5zJr0
Skills: Animated Cartoon, Animated Explainer, Video Editing, Animation, 2D Animation, Motion Graphics, Explainer Video
Fixed budget: 5 USD
1 day ago
  • Design & Creative, Video & Animation
German singer for kids' songs. Native speaker only
300 USD 1 day ago
Client Rank - Excellent

Payment method verified
$1 580 646 total spent
720 hires
484 jobs posted
100% hire rate, open job
4.95 of 261 reviews
UA Ukraine
Excellent
We're looking for a German singer to sing childish songs.
Long-term cooperation.

Requirements:
- Strong vocal performance skills, especially for animated/cartoon-style singing
- Experience in song dubbing or voice acting is a plus
- Ability to match the tone, energy, and timing of the original performance
- Capability to record high-quality audio independently

🗂Output files
•⁠ ⁠1 file - scripts: translated title and lyrics (.docx)
•⁠ ⁠⁠1 file - full vocal track (mastered and mixed)
•⁠ ⁠⁠1 file - audio - vocal only
•⁠ ⁠Possibly - subtitles (.srt format)

Compensation:
💰 $150 per 1 song

Don't hesitate to get in touch with me for more details.
Skills: Female, German, Singing, Music, Audio Production, Song, Songwriting, Voice-Over, Translation, Voice Talent, Energetic Tone
Fixed budget: 300 USD
1 day ago
  • Design & Creative, Performing Arts
Storytelling
not specified 23 hours ago
Client Rank - Risky

Payment method not verified
no reviews
US United States
Risky
I have 4 video segments they will all total about 1-2 minutes. I also have voiceover recording but I'd like to customize the characters a bit (at least in a couple of the sequences based on pictures of actual people). Please let me know if that's doable.
Thanks again
Skills: Explainer Video, Video Animation, Animation, 2D Animation, Whiteboard Animation, Vyond, Animated Cartoon, Narrative Video, Doodly, Animated Explainer, Storyboard, Advertising Illustration, 2D Illustration, Screencasting
Budget: not specified
23 hours ago
  • Design & Creative, Art & Illustration
Graphic Designer
25 - 50 USD / hr
21 hours ago
Client Rank - Good

Payment method verified
$1 560 total spent
10 hires
6 jobs posted
100% hire rate, open job
5.00 of 5 reviews
CA Canada
Good
We are launching an exciting, AI-driven, faceless YouTube channel inspired by popular channels like howtoai. To make our videos engaging and viewer-friendly, we're seeking a creative and talented graphic designer/illustrator to create fun, animated, cartoon-style characters that pop up throughout our videos.

Examples of Desired Style:
Reference: howtoai YouTube Channel
Clean, minimalistic, modern cartoon style.
Bright, friendly, and engaging characters with simple animations (e.g., waving, pointing, smiling, nodding).
Your Responsibilities:
Design original cartoon characters that match the visual style and branding of our YouTube channel.
Create a variety of poses, expressions, and minimal animations for characters to highlight important points and maintain audience engagement.
Deliver assets optimized for easy integration into video editing software (e.g., transparent PNGs, GIFs, or short animations in MOV or MP4 format).
Collaborate closely with our video editing team to seamlessly integrate your designs into our content.
Requirements:
Proven experience creating appealing cartoon-style characters and illustrations for digital media.
Familiarity with animation basics (character rigging, simple movements, gestures).
Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Figma, or similar design/animation software.
Strong creative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to consistently deliver high-quality designs.
Excellent communication skills and willingness to incorporate feedback.
Why Join Us:
Ongoing collaboration with consistent work.
Creative freedom in designing engaging characters.
Opportunity to be part of an innovative YouTube project with potential growth and recognition.
Competitive compensation per project.
How to Apply:
Please submit:

A brief introduction and summary of your design/illustration experience.
Portfolio links showcasing relevant cartoon-style characters or animations.
Your availability and expected rate per set of character designs or per animation.
Skills: Custom Graphics, Graphic Design, Animation, Animation Design, Illustration
Hourly rate: 25 - 50 USD
21 hours ago
  • Design & Creative, Graphic, Editorial & Presentation Design
Employee's illustration (similar to the previous project we had together)
35 USD 13 hours ago
Client Rank - Excellent

Payment method verified
$15 357 total spent
14 hires
12 jobs posted
100% hire rate, open job
4.97 of 14 reviews
IL Israel
Excellent
A continuation of previous project we had together, we have 4 new employee to which we would need to have same cartoons as we did to the others.
Skills: Illustration, Adobe Photoshop, Comics, Digital Art, Caricature, Famous Cartoon, Pop Art, Character Design, Cartoon Style, Logo Design, Animated Cartoon, Children's Book Illustration, Superhero, Cartoon Character, Advertising Illustration
Fixed budget: 35 USD
13 hours ago
  • Design & Creative, Art & Illustration
Exciting Opportunity with Phyla – Let’s Connect!
not specified 7 hours ago
Client Rank - Risky

Payment method not verified
no reviews
US United States
Risky
Focused on elevating paid ad storytelling and website design through dynamic motion and 2D enhancements. We would like to work on few concepts each week to test on meta and slowly optimize the website.
Skills: Animation, Promotional Video, Modern Style, Illustration, Video Commercial, 2D Animation, Adobe Illustrator, Educational Style, Animated Cartoon, Video Intro & Outro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Contemporary Style, Animated Explainer
Budget: not specified
7 hours ago
  • Design & Creative, Video & Animation
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