Freelance
animation.
Give a design movement, build a world in 3D or find the right timing for a character. Share the animation work that shows your eye and your craft.
Explore rolesDesign, timing
and movement.
Explore the disciplines below and choose your primary role. Reels, style frames and process breakdowns help explain both your visual style and the work you handled.
6 roles
Animation roles
Storyboard artist
The work
Translate scripts and concepts into frames that explain composition, action and shot progression.
What to share
- Storyboard sequences alongside a script or finished scene.
- Examples that show how you communicate movement and coverage.
Illustrator
The work
Create illustrations that can stand on their own or become part of an animated piece.
What to share
- A portfolio showing your styles and subjects.
- Examples prepared for animation, if that is part of your practice.
Motion graphics artist
The work
Design and animate graphics, type and visual sequences around a brand or brief.
What to share
- A reel or complete motion pieces.
- Which parts you designed and animated, plus the tools you use.
2D animator
The work
Animate characters, objects and scenes in 2D with attention to timing, movement and expression.
What to share
- A reel with relevant 2D sequences.
- Your animation technique and your contribution to each example.
3D artist / generalist
The work
Work across several stages of a 3D piece, such as modelling, materials, lighting and animation.
What to share
- A reel or project breakdowns showing your range.
- The stages you handled and the software you use.
Animation director
The work
Guide the visual approach, performance and timing of an animated production.
What to share
- Films or sequences you directed.
- How you worked with design, animation and production teams.
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These are freelance roster categories for future projects. If your specialty isn't listed, choose Another role in the application and tell us about it.
Tell us about
your work.
Share your reel or portfolio, the styles you work in and the tools you use. Include your contribution to each example, along with your day rate and availability.
Animation / Freelance roster
If an example was a team effort, explain whether you handled design, illustration, modelling, animation or direction.
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