2D Animation Jobs

2D animation jobs

97 open roles right now

These are open roles that ask for 2D animation specifically: frame-by-frame, rigged puppets and everything between, for indie cartoons, animatics and fan projects.

Check each role for the style, the software and whether it pays. Most teams work remotely and share files online.

Essence of Humanity: PILOT EPISODE

Nine-year-old twins Gwen and Gwyneth are the ultimate survivors of Motown’s streets — A futuristic giant in the middle of dystopian Michigan. Under the protection of Roxanne, an android posing as...

Deadline:

  • 2D Animation Coloring (Animator)
  • 3D Environment Artist & 2D/3D Hybrid Background Animator (Artist)
  • 2D Rough Animator (Animator)
  • 2D Environment Illustrator (Artist)

Faltering Feathers

The hymn followed him down the corridor. It should have been beautiful. Pure voices, harmonies echoing through marble, but tonight it scraped against the walls like static. The sound chased him as...

Deadline:

  • 2d animator (Animator)

World Shift -- Animated Webseries

WORLD SHIFTWorld Shift is an original sci-fi/action animated webseries following Elisha Mercer, a shy and insecure 19-year-old living in present-day Chicago with his best friend, Leon.After...

Deadline:

  • 3D Character Modeler — Stylized / 2D-Inspired (Artist)
  • 3D Character Animator — Stylized / 2D-Inspired (Animator)
  • VFX / Compositing Artist — 2D/3D Hybrid (Artist)

Animalia Will Have to See the Light: Recruitment call

First, please watch the overview trailer: Animalia - Overview TrailerHopefully, that will answer your questions about what kind of show this is.This show contains gore, and violent themes, so it's...

Deadline:

  • 2D animator (Animator)

The Firstborn and the Beggar

The Firstborn and the Beggar is a 1-minute animated short that revolbves around Franco, a middle-class college freshman under the BSIT program, with precocious intellect, and a kind and considerate...

Deadline:

  • 2D Key Animator #3 (Animator)
  • 2D Key Animator #2 (Animator)
  • 2D Key Animator #4 (Animator)

Wish Come True - Animators, writers, artists...AND 3 voices!

Hello!My name is Pixlz, or also Tabby, and I'm creating a fanshow of the 2017 cartoon 'True and the Rainbow Kingdom', known as Wish Come True: The Rainbow Kingdom! Each episode will be about 11...

Deadline:

  • 2D rig designer and animator (LEAD) (Animator)

Miraculous: Masquerade

This is a fan made miraculous series with original characters! With an epic story and moments you heart will jump into the air XD We're looking for Animators, Voice actors, story writers,...

Deadline:

  • A 2d animator (Animator)
  • 2d animator (Animator)

Warrior Cats ; The Secret Between Us

A warrior cats based story! A NOTE FOR VOICE ACTORS!!! If there is a large amount of background feed, or cluttered noises in your audition, you will NOT be considered for a role!One apprentice...

Deadline:

  • 2d background artist (Artist)

On Set

"in Manyville two best friends set off on adventures to find out they are only not besties but live show hosts but their podcast,Find your pace does not go as planned will the 2 realize they are a...

Deadline:

  • Pencil2d animator (Animator)
  • Co-P2D animator (Animator)

The Wolves - ANIMATED SERIES

THE WOLVES — Animated Series🐺 About the ProjectTHE WOLVES is an original 2D animated series about four young anthropomorphic wolf pups who are still discovering the world around them — and the...

Deadline:

  • 2D Animator (second) (Animator)
  • Main 2D Animator (Cutout) (Animator)

Raye Studio

Raye Studios se enfocará en la creación del universo Raye, un universo propio basado en el estilo y diseños de FNAF.

Deadline:

  • Animador 2D (Animator)

Nell Life

Deadline:

  • 2D animator (Animator)

AnthroMorphia - Cha Cha Slide

Hey! So this is my original project (Titled ‘AnthroMorphia’) and I decided to make a small scene of my characters. This is to test out the success of this hopefully future indie animation. The...

Deadline:

  • 2D artist 1 (Artist)
  • 2D artist 2 (Artist)

Grimswood Halloween Bonus content

The Grove was once home to a thriving ecosystem and a community deeply connected to the land. Then came the construction plans. A massive warehouse development was proposed across the surrounding...

Deadline:

  • 2D Animator (Animator)

Veilbound

Deadline:

  • 2D Animator #2 (anime art style) (Animator)
  • 2D Animator #3 (anime art style) (Animator)
  • 2D Animator #4 (anime art style) (Animator)

PlayMate (Indie Psychological Sci-Fi Game)

ABOUT THE PROJECT:PlayMate is a psychological sci-fi thriller and strategy game built in Godot Engine for PC. The player wakes up as an uploaded consciousness trapped across a physical chessboard...

Deadline:

  • 2D Character Concept & Sprite Artist (AP4-T3 / Apate) (Artist)

The Tretts Series

Hello everyone! Marcy here, the head director of Team Tretts. We're currently working on our self-titled series, Tretts, and to even take a small step up in production, we really need help and so...

Deadline:

  • 3D / 2D Animators (Animator)

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Questions people ask

What software do these 2D animation jobs use?
It varies by project. Roles mention it when it matters, and plenty of directors care more about the result than the tool.
Are these 2D animation jobs paid?
Some are. Every role is marked paid, unpaid or deferred.
Can beginners apply?
Yes. Indie projects are a common first step, and a short reel is usually enough to audition.