Job Title:AI & 2D Animation Specialist (Cartoon Creator)Type:Full-time, Independent ContractorLocation:RemoteWork Hours:US hours (Eastern Time)

Summary

We are seeking a versatile AI Cartoon Creator with strong skills in generative AI, rig-based 2D animation, and comedic storytelling. The ideal candidate can act as a "one-person studio," combining creative animation skills with AI-driven tools for video, audio, and character consistency.

This role involves end-to-end production: concept, storyboarding, animatics, rigging, animation, AI voice integration, and final compositing. A background in comedic or adult animation is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities
* AI Animation & GenerationUse generative AI for 2D animation, text-to-image, and text-to-video (e.g., Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Runway, AnimateAI).Ensure character consistency using AI tools (Consistent Character AI, style transfer, in-betweening AI).Integrate AI-generated elements into traditional animation pipelines.
AI Animation & Generation
* Use generative AI for 2D animation, text-to-image, and text-to-video (e.g., Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Runway, AnimateAI).
Use generative AI for 2D animation, text-to-image, and text-to-video (e.g., Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Runway, AnimateAI).
* Ensure character consistency using AI tools (Consistent Character AI, style transfer, in-betweening AI).
Ensure character consistency using AI tools (Consistent Character AI, style transfer, in-betweening AI).
* Integrate AI-generated elements into traditional animation pipelines.
Integrate AI-generated elements into traditional animation pipelines.
* Animation ProductionCreate rig-based 2D/puppet animation, character rigging, lip-syncing, and comedic facial expressions.Handle storyboarding, animatics, character turnarounds, and production workflows.Manage action choreography and cartoon-style storytelling.
Animation Production
* Create rig-based 2D/puppet animation, character rigging, lip-syncing, and comedic facial expressions.
Create rig-based 2D/puppet animation, character rigging, lip-syncing, and comedic facial expressions.
* Handle storyboarding, animatics, character turnarounds, and production workflows.
Handle storyboarding, animatics, character turnarounds, and production workflows.
* Manage action choreography and cartoon-style storytelling.
Manage action choreography and cartoon-style storytelling.
* AI Audio & Voice IntegrationGenerate and edit comedic dialogue with AI platforms (ElevenLabs, Speechify AI, Revoicer).Clone/generate voices, apply emotional/comedic tones, and sync with animation.Perform sound design and audio integration.
AI Audio & Voice Integration
* Generate and edit comedic dialogue with AI platforms (ElevenLabs, Speechify AI, Revoicer).
Generate and edit comedic dialogue with AI platforms (ElevenLabs, Speechify AI, Revoicer).
* Clone/generate voices, apply emotional/comedic tones, and sync with animation.
Clone/generate voices, apply emotional/comedic tones, and sync with animation.
* Perform sound design and audio integration.
Perform sound design and audio integration.
* Workflow & CollaborationDeliver end-to-end production (script to screen).Organize projects for easy iteration and scalability.Collaborate with creative leadership to refine scripts and comedic timing.
Workflow & Collaboration
* Deliver end-to-end production (script to screen).
Deliver end-to-end production (script to screen).
* Organize projects for easy iteration and scalability.
Organize projects for easy iteration and scalability.
* Collaborate with creative leadership to refine scripts and comedic timing.
Collaborate with creative leadership to refine scripts and comedic timing.

Requirements
* Technical SkillsProficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Animate, Character Animator, Photoshop).Experience with Blender (for converting 3D to 2D) and Toon Boom Harmony.Strong understanding of AI tools for animation, image, and video generation.Skilled in compositing, character rigging, lip-syncing, and comedic animation.
Technical Skills
* Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Animate, Character Animator, Photoshop).
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Animate, Character Animator, Photoshop).
* Experience with Blender (for converting 3D to 2D) and Toon Boom Harmony.
Experience with Blender (for converting 3D to 2D) and Toon Boom Harmony.
* Strong understanding of AI tools for animation, image, and video generation.
Strong understanding of AI tools for animation, image, and video generation.
* Skilled in compositing, character rigging, lip-syncing, and comedic animation.
Skilled in compositing, character rigging, lip-syncing, and comedic animation.
* AI AudioHands-on experience with ElevenLabs, Speechify AI, or Revoicer.Familiarity with comedic voice generation and dialogue editing.
AI Audio
* Hands-on experience with ElevenLabs, Speechify AI, or Revoicer.
Hands-on experience with ElevenLabs, Speechify AI, or