2D Animator

9 hours ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Employvision Full time ₹ 9,00,000 - ₹ 12,00,000 per year

2D Animator (Anime Style / Line-Drawing Focus)

Bangalore

About the Role

We are looking for talented and passionate 2D Animators with a strong background in anime-style or line-drawn animation. The ideal candidate has an eye for storytelling, movement, and expressive action scenes. Youll be working closely with creative leads to produce visually engaging storyboards, animatics, and final animations that bring dynamic characters and combat sequences to life.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create 2D animations in anime or hand-drawn style with a strong sense of timing, rhythm, and fluidity.
  • Develop rough layouts, storyboards, and animatics for animated sequences.
  • Illustrate dynamic poses, combat choreography, and expressive character movement.
  • Collaborate with creative and production teams to maintain the artistic vision and quality.
  • Work with digital drawing tools and animation software to deliver polished final outputs.
  • Participate in creative reviews and incorporate feedback efficiently.

Required Skills and Experience

  • 25 years of experience in 2D animation (professional or personal).
  • Strong portfolio/reel showcasing anime-style animation, character motion, or combat/action scenes.
  • Excellent understanding of staging, anatomy, movement, and timing.
  • Proficiency with digital drawing tools (e.g., Clip Studio Paint, Toon Boom Harmony, TVPaint, Adobe Animate, or similar).
  • Experience creating rough layouts, line-drawings, and animatics.
  • Familiarity with manga or anime-style illustration is a strong plus.
  • Strong sense of storytelling and ability to visualize scenes shot-by-shot.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with character design and key frame animation.
  • Understanding of cinematic composition and story pacing.
  • Passion for anime and manga.

Not a Fit If

  • Your experience is primarily or exclusively in 3D animation.
  • Your portfolio lacks 2D or line-drawn animation work.

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