About the role
Company
SadFish Inc.
Location
ON, CA - Remote (within location)
Employment Type
Contract
Compensation
$20+ / hour
Project Overview
The project is a sports documentary consisting of approximately 12 minutes of animation, comprising 19 short interstitials. Animated segments will appear alongside archival material, recreating or complementing historical moments through short animated sequences.
Responsibilities
- Develop animated sequences for an upcoming 2D animated project.
- Work closely with the Animation Director to explore shots, compositions, character acting, and movement.
- Translate historical moments into clear and engaging animated sequences.
- Effectively communicate action, emotion, staging, and camera direction while maintaining the energy and authenticity of the historical moments.
Requirements
- Strong drawing and visual storytelling skills.
- Solid understanding of human and athletic anatomy.
- Strong understanding of composition, staging, camera angles, and shot continuity.
- Ability to capture character acting, emotion, and performance.
- Strong sense of pacing, timing, and visual storytelling.
- Experience storyboarding for 2D animation, film, television, or similar projects.
- Professional experience in 2D animation, on a series or otherwise.
- Strong interest in visual storytelling and developing animated sequences.
- Based in Ontario, Canada.
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Visual Direction
- Combine realism and stylization.
- Utilize expressive drawing, dynamic posing, strong compositions, and a clear 2D artistic feel.
- Focus on professional athletes, requiring a strong understanding of movement and physicality.
Application Requirements
- Include a portfolio link with relevant examples of 2D storyboards, animation, visual storytelling, and/or sequential art.