2D Effects Artist (Temporary/Freelance)
Core
Design and animate 2D magical and elemental effects (magic, water, fire, smoke, debris) to enhance character performance and cinematic quality for a feature film.
Role type
2D Effects Animator (Freelance/Temporary)
Builds
Visual effects for a feature film
Domain
Animation / Film Production
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
2D animation, visual development, effects timing, physics, weight, elemental performance, hand-drawn animation, digital compositing, core animation principles, creative conceptualization
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Photoshop, Nuke, After Effects, Toon Boom Harmony, TVPaint
Responsibilities
Design 2D effects (hand-drawn and digitally composited) to elevate character performance and emotional weight; Collaborate with Production Designer and Visual Development artists to iterate on magical effects; Brainstorm and establish visual language for varying styles of magic; Maintain consistency in effects style, timing, weight, and physics across sequences; Apply core animation principles for fluid, believable motion; Troubleshoot technical and creative effects challenges within pipeline constraints
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC
