Freelance 2D Animator

Let There Be is a science marketing agency that helps leading healthcare brands communicate and visualize science in clear, ownable, regulatory-approved ways. Our work spans animation, motion graphics, illustration, and visual storytelling. There’s no established playbook for visualizing mechanisms of action, biology, or scientific breakthroughs for everyday consumers — our team is helping invent that language.

This is a contract-to-ongoing opportunity. To ensure we’re a mutual fit for style, communication, and workflow, we start with one initial test project. If it aligns well, we intend to establish a consistent, ongoing freelance partnership for future assignments.

• Rate — $25.00–$40.00 USD / hour, paid via invoice as an independent contractor.
• Time commitment — highly flexible and project-dependent; a single project typically averages 150–300 hours across 2–3 months.
• Workflow — assigned per project; scale your capacity based on availability and your schedule.
• Location — fully remote. Availability for review meetings during Eastern Time business hours is expected when active on a project.

• Animation — execute high-quality 2D animation across a wide range of art styles, character animation, and motion design from detailed briefs.
• Visual storytelling — translate complex biological, chemical, or medical concepts into clear, beautiful, regulatory-approved visuals.
• Creative collaboration — work closely with the Art Director and Creative Director on visual trajectory, deadlines, and deliverables, turning feedback into polished final assets.

• Proven experience — a strong motion design portfolio showing excellent 2D pacing, smooth easing, storytelling, and versatility in style. Strong illustration skills a plus.
• Technical proficiency — expert-level After Effects and the broader Adobe Creative Suite; proficiency with Moho and Toon Boom Harmony is a plus.
• Communication & remote setup — reliable remote environment, high-speed internet, and clear audio for virtual syncs.
• Professional reliability — self-motivated, communicates proactively, hits milestones under tight timelines, and tracks time accurately.
• Openness to AI-assisted workflows and emerging visual tools.

We hire on a rolling basis. If your background and portfolio align, the next step is a brief introductory call about your experience, availability, and working style.

When a project arises that’s a strong match, we’ll discuss scope, timeline, and rate, then kick off with a single paid pilot project. A successful pilot is the foundation for an ongoing freelance partnership.