BEFORE YOU APPLY: Please read the compensation information at the bottom of the page! OVERVIEWWe are looking for an After Effects Animator to complete our introduction sequence of “Leilani”, a 25 min live-action coming-of-age high-fantasy drama. ABOUT THE COMPANYWe are creating films, games, and comics for our own fantasy universe (think Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, etc., but smaller – for now hehe). We started 4+ years ago as a small team of folks who were initially supposed to package a TV show. Finding ourselves unwilling to sign away our IP, we decided to build out the universe ourselves to retain (creative) control. Now our rag-tag band of pirates has grown to over 150 members (far over 200 depending on how you count). Our current slate includes 3 short films (2 in active development, 1 in post production, 30min each), a comic book series (9 issues of Season 1, 45 pages/issue), and two games (one Card Game online and offline version featuring our characters and factions, and one TTRPG with one shots, campaign rules, and region expansions). We also produce music, art, and have our own in-house media marketing element and ops. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESStrategize on how to Animate 2D AnimationsCreate Brushy realistic-looking animations with vectors and overlayed masksCut together hand-animated illustrations and integrate them into the motion designAny other skills you have can come into use in later projects YOU HAVEExperience with the following Programs: After Effects or a Similar 2D Animation ProgramGood understanding of art fundamentalsCollaborative mindset, good communication skillsCritical eye for timingSpeak Fluent English A PLUS:Foundation in storytellingPassion for fantasy ABOUT THE MOVIEThe story is about a Mage apprentice from a faraway land who starts acting strangely at the mage monastery where she is a resident. As time goes on, we find out what is really bothering her and begin to take a dangerous journey with her into the wild.This ends up being a stor…