I am developing a new preschool children’s series. The character design is already in progress — I am not looking for a mascot designer or illustrator. I am looking for a professional animator who can bring our character to life through smooth, soft, preschool‑friendly animation. What I Need Full animation of our story - based on a completed character design Soft, slow, gentle movement style Ability to animate glow effects Ability to animate plush, huggable body movement Ability to animate facial expressions (big eyes, soft eyebrows, warm smiles) Ability to animate simple magical effects (twinkles, sparkles, soft pulses) Animation Style - Preschool-friendly - Soft, slow, gentle - Warm and magical - No harsh lighting or fast movements - No anime-style exaggeration - No stiff or robotic motion Deliverables Depending on your skillset, I may need: Option A: 2D Animation - Rigged 2D puppet - Walk cycle - Wave animation - Hug pose animation - Sitting criss-cross animation - Belly planet glow activation - Wand sparkle animation - 10–20 second test scene Option B: 3D Animation - Full 3D rig - Soft plush fur simulation (or stylized equivalent) - Glow effects - 10–20 second test scene Either 2D or 3D is acceptable — I will choose based on portfolio quality and amount. You are someone who: Has experience animating characters for children’s media Understands soft, plush, friendly movement Can animate gentle magical effects Communicates clearly and professionally Delivers original work (no AI animation, no traced rigs) Can follow a detailed character brief accurately Has familiarity with similar stories/brands - Character sketch is already being created - This job is animation only. - Must be comfortable animating a character intended for a preschool audience. - Must be able to animate soft glow effects. - Long-term collaboration possible (episodes, shorts, music videos, educational content). This is a work to hire position, only. My company will own full rights. If interested, please reach out. Thank you.