Video, Animation & 3D
Hire 2D Animators for Explainers and Characters
2D animators bring characters, stories and ideas to life in flat animation for explainers, cartoons, ads and games.
The role
What 2D animators do
A 2D animator uses rigged characters or frame-by-frame animation, times motion and expressions, syncs dialogue, and delivers scenes or full videos in the required style.
Typical deliverables
- Explainer animations
- Character animation
- Lip sync
- Animated game sprites
- Short cartoon scenes
Tools you will see
- Adobe Animate
- Toon Boom Harmony
- After Effects
- Moho
- Spine
Choosing
How to choose 2D animators
What to look for
- Natural movement and timing.
- Experience with your animation style.
- Clean lip sync where needed.
- Organised production process.
Questions to ask
- 1Frame-by-frame or rigged animation for this project?
- 2Do you need finished character designs?
- 3How do you share animation previews?
- 4Can you add voice and sound effects?
Planning
Before you post the job
Script and storyboard
A locked script and storyboard help keep animation on budget.
What drives cost
Video length, animation style, number of characters, backgrounds and audio.
Hiring on Open Lance
- Posting a job and reviewing proposals are free.
- Each milestone is funded into escrow before work starts and paid when you approve it.
- Hire fixed-price, hourly, as a monthly Dedicated Hire, or buy a packaged Drop-In.
- Client fees are shown before you pay and added on top of the work.
FAQ
Questions about hiring 2D animators
How long does animation take?
It depends on length, style and detail. Ask for a schedule after sharing the script.
Can they animate my existing illustrations?
Yes, if artwork is prepared in separate layers.
Rigged or frame-by-frame?
Rigged animation is often faster to revise; frame-by-frame can be more expressive.
Related
Related skills
Post a job for 2D animators
Describe the work and compare proposals. You only fund the first milestone once you have chosen someone.