Company Description
Peach is a children's lifestyle brand that specializes in creating original, story-driven characters designed to inspire and entertain. We bring these characters to life through clothing books, and digital content, with themed collections that connect playful apparel to beautifully illustrated stories. At the heart of Peach is our mascot, Peach the Hippo , whose adventures and quirky tales come alive through our digital content.
Everything we create is made with one goal : to spark imagination and joy in children.
Role Description : Freelance Animator
We are looking for a freelance animator to bring our illustrated stories and characters to life through engaging short-form and long-form animations.
The role involves animating from existing illustrated assets and physical books , translating static visuals into dynamic, expressive, and story-led digital content.
As well as story board and animate new content
Key Responsibilities
Animation :
- Animate story sequences using pre-illustrated artwork and physical book visuals .
- Create expressive 2D animations that capture character emotions, storytelling rhythm, and brand tone.
- Adapt illustrations and character poses into smooth animated sequences aligned with Peach's visual identity.
- Prepare assets for use across digital and social platforms (YouTube, Instagram, etc.).
- Integrate sound effects, music, and voiceovers (provided) to enhance narrative impact.
Creative Collaboration :
Work closely with the founders and creative team to understand storyboards, tone, and pacing.Maintain brand consistency and visual quality across all animation projects.Ideal Candidate
Strong understanding of animation principles , character motion, and timing.Proficiency in Toon Boom Harmony , Adobe Animate CC , After Effects , or other 2D animation software.Experience working with layered files (Illustrator / Photoshop) for animation.Strong creative sense, attention to detail, and ability to bring static visuals to life.Self-motivated, organized, and capable of meeting timelines in a freelance setup.Prior experience animating for children's content , storybooks, or character-based projects is preferred.Nice to Have
Familiarity with compositing, sound syncing, or simple motion graphics.Understanding of digital storytelling formats for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, or Reels.Skills Required
After Effects, Illustrator, Timing, Photoshop