GIF animator

ABOUT THE ROLEStorygrounds is looking for a fast, detail-oriented GIF animator to help bring a new wave of animated webcomics to life. We have multiple series in production that require expressive, high-quality GIFs on tight turnarounds.If you want to see the exact style, timing, and polish we’re aiming for, check out the animated panels in Beyond the Vale and Green Gang — these series set the benchmark for the type of subtle motion, FX, and looped animation we want to extend to our upcoming titles.You’ll be joining us during an active production cycle, where reliability, speed, and stylistic consistency are key. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys fast episodic work, creative freedom, and collaborating with a responsive production team.RESPONSIBILITIESCreate animated GIF panels for ongoing webcomic episodesWork in After Effects or similar animation toolsImplement clean loops, subtle effects, and motion accents based on provided artCollaborate with our production team for rapid feedback and revisionsMaintain consistent style and quality across multiple episodesDeliver on tight deadlines (48–72 hr turnaround is common)QUALIFICATIONSA portfolio demonstrating strong GIF or motion animation workExperience in motion graphics, 2D animation, or VFXProficiency with AE, Clip Studio, Procreate, or similar toolsStrong sense of timing, staging, and visual storytellingAbility to follow art direction and match existing stylesFast, reliable communicatorAvailable for short-term contract work starting ASAPNICE TO HAVEExperience with comics, manga, or sequential storytellingFamiliarity with exporting optimized GIFs for webUnderstanding of FX (smoke, lighting, impact frames, ambient motion)Experience collaborating with remote teams via Slack, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.Originally posted on Himalayas