2D Animator / Motion Designer (YouTube Shorts)

Our team operates faceless YouTube channels with over 200 million total views, and we're launching a brand‑new animated Shorts channel from the ground up. We're looking for a 2D Animator to join the founding team. About the project: A faceless channel producing short‑form animated historical documentaries, cinematic storytelling that millions of people watch and finish. Each video is approximately 1 minute long, in the style of TheHoodieGuy and HistoryDude. Topics include: Serial Killers Drug Lords Historical Disasters Revolutions History's Biggest Stories You're joining a team that's already built a YouTube channel with over 200 million views and knows what it takes to do it again. What you'll be doing: - Creating engaging 2D documentaries (1 minute) - Owning the full motion cycle: Illustrate and animate characters from scratch - Assemble and export the final video (captions, transitions, SFX & music) - Delivering fast, polished, high‑quality animations that match our visual style - Capture viewer attention through pacing, visuals, animation, and motion graphics Requirements: - Strong 2D animation portfolio - Experience creating illustrations/animations from scratch - Good pacing, storytelling & attention to detail - Reliable communication and deadline management What we offer: - Minimal revisions—you own the final result. - Flexible schedule with clear deadlines. - Long‑term opportunity with increasing workload and compensation. - Performance bonuses for high‑performing videos. - Opportunity to grow into a Lead Animator role. Ready to help build the next 100M+ view YouTube channel? We'd love to hear from you.