Freelance Animation Director

We are seeking an Animation Director/2D Animator for Magic House Season 1, a 2D animated fantasy series from The Art Show Production, a creative studio based in the UK. The role is part-time, remote, and ideal for an expert-level animator skilled in character animation, frame-by-frame and clean-up animation, in-betweening, storyboarding, and background art, with proficiency in Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Animate, and After Effects. You should have experience delivering consistent, episode-quality animation for original entertainment projects, and be able to manage and communicate progress using a milestone-based schedule such as storyboard, character design, background art, and animation. The studio values professional communication, creative freedom, and long-term collaboration with freelance experts focused on high-quality work. Budget range: $1,500 – $3,000 USD Examples: Let’s use milestones instead of one fixed deadline. Storyboards, character designs, backgrounds, and animation can each be delivered in stages Who are you, and what do you do? I am the founder of The Art Show Production, a creative studio based in the UK. I specialise in developing original entertainment projects including live stage shows, TV concepts, and animated series. I work with part‑time creative teams and build long‑term collaborations with artists, animators, and directors. I value clear communication, steady progress, and high‑quality work. The Art Show Production is a small but growing creative company focused on producing original entertainment content. Our work includes live stage shows, digital media, and animated series. We are currently developing Magic House – Season 1, a 2D animated fantasy series. We collaborate with freelance experts in animation, storyboarding, character design, and production to bring our ideas to life.• We offer part‑time, flexible schedules

• We use milestone‑based delivery
• We value professional communication
• We support creative freedom
• We aim to build long‑term partnerships
• We are developing multiple projects (Magic House)

In what capacity are you hiring? My company Where are you in the hiring process? I’m ready to make a paid hire What type of work is this? Part-time position (Contract) What experience level is needed?: Expert Client contact preference: On Twine (contact details private) Posted 2 days ago