2D Animator (Anime Style / Hand-Drawn & Sketch Focus)
Bangalore
Fulltime
About the Role
We’re looking for a sketch-driven 2D Animator with a passion for anime-style and line-drawn animation.
This role is ideal for artists who love drawing expressive characters, crafting fluid motion from sketches, and building stories frame by frame.
You’ll be responsible for translating rough sketches and storyboards into visually stunning, emotionally engaging animations that bring characters and worlds to life.
Key Responsibilities
- Create 2D hand-drawn animations with strong emphasis on sketching, line work, and expressive movement.
- Develop storyboards, rough sketches, and key frames that capture character emotion and motion.
- Design character poses, facial expressions, and combat / action sequences through dynamic sketch work.
- Collaborate with creative leads to ensure consistency in style, anatomy, and storytelling.
- Use digital drawing tools to refine and clean up hand-drawn frames into polished sequences.
- Participate in reviews and iterations , adapting artwork based on feedback.
Required Skills & Experience
2–7 years of experience in 2D animation or illustration , preferably in anime or line-drawn styles.Strong drawing skills — must be comfortable sketching characters, motion poses, and expressions.A portfolio / reel demonstrating hand-drawn animation, sketch-to-motion process, or anime-style work.Familiarity with anime or manga storytelling techniques is highly desirable.Nice to Have
Background in character design or visual development.Passion for anime, manga, and hand-drawn storytelling.Experience working in a studio or collaborative creative environment.