Freelance Animator – Stop-Motion Short Film

Job summary

Collaborate with the filmmaker to interpret the script and storyboard, then design, build, and animate characters, sets, props, and sequences that support the story’s emotional tone. Manage animation workflows and deadlines, incorporate director feedback, and coordinate with sound and post-production teams to deliver cohesive final work.

Job details

A live-action filmmaker is seeking talented animators and stop-motion artists to collaborate on a 5–6 minute comedy-drama short film centered around a family visiting an elderly relative in hospital. The project aims to evoke a heartfelt, emotional atmosphere reminiscent of the Memoir of a Snail trailer, focusing on mood and tone rather than replicating its visual style. This is an opportunity to bring a unique vision to life through claymation or stop-motion animation, contributing to a deeply personal and creative project. Responsibilities Collaborate closely with the filmmaker to interpret the script and storyboard into compelling stop-motion or claymation sequences Design, build, and animate characters, sets, and props that capture the emotional tone of the story Develop and execute animation workflows, ensuring smooth transitions and consistent visual storytelling Integrate feedback from the director to refine scenes and enhance narrative impact Manage project timelines and deliver high-quality animated sequences within agreed deadlines Coordinate with sound and post-production teams as needed to ensure cohesive final output Skills And Requirements Proven experience in stop-motion or claymation animation, with a strong portfolio showcasing narrative-driven work Ability to convey emotion and atmosphere through animation, prioritizing storytelling over visual mimicry Proficiency in relevant animation tools, camera equipment, and post-production software Strong creative vision and attention to detail in character and set design Excellent communication skills and openness to collaborative feedback Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage time effectively for a single-project engagement Availability for remote collaboration; flexible scheduling to accommodate project milestones About Twine Twine is a leading freelance marketplace connecting top freelancers, consultants, and contractors with companies needing creative and tech expertise. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups alike, Twine enables companies to scale their teams globally. Our Mission Twine's mission is to empower creators and businesses to thrive in an AI-driven, freelance-first world.

What you’ll do

Collaborate with the filmmaker to interpret the script and storyboard, then design, build, and animate characters, sets, props, and sequences that support the story’s emotional tone. Manage animation workflows and deadlines, incorporate director feedback, and coordinate with sound and post-production teams to deliver cohesive final work.

Requirements

Applicants should have proven stop-motion or claymation experience and a portfolio demonstrating narrative-driven work. They should be skilled with relevant animation tools, camera equipment, and post-production software, and bring strong creative judgment, communication, organization, and availability for remote collaboration.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Character Design · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Visual Storytelling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Stop-Motion Animation
• Claymation
• Character Design
• Set Design
• Prop Design
• Storyboarding
• Animation Workflow Development
• Visual Storytelling
• Emotional Storytelling
• Camera Equipment
• Post-Production Software
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail

Job areas

• Creative & Media
• Art & Design

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