[WEBTOON] 2D Animator

Posted:
9/17/2024, 11:08:38 AM

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Art, Graphics & Animation

Workplace Type:
Remote

Pay:
$54/hr or $112,320 total comp

As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format, WEBTOON has revolutionized the comics industry for comic fans and creators. Today, a diverse new generation of international comic artists have found a home on WEBTOON, where the company’s storytelling technology allows anyone to become a creator and build a global audience for their stories.

With a massive catalog of incredible digital comics from rising stars on WEBTOON CANVAS platform, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators, there’s something for every type of comic fan on WEBTOON. With an average of 89+ million monthly active users, and WEBTOON adaptations on Netflix, HBO Max, and other screens around the world, WEBTOON’s passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture. The company has worked with DC Comics, Marvel Entertainment, HYBE, and many more of the world’s biggest entertainment brands.

We are looking for an exceptional 2D Animator and Content Creator to join WEBTOON’s growing creative team, collaborating to create fun, relevant, and breakthrough social and digital ad content. This unique opportunity offers the chance to work closely with the Marketing, Advertising, and Content Publishing teams. You will develop and execute animated video content that resonates and engages our Gen-Z and Millennial audience across multiple social channels. This role straddles concept development and production—requiring rapid creative ideation in a fast-paced, international environment. The ideal candidate also brings exceptional skills in visual composition, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of character animation principles and object/scene animation techniques.

REQUIRED: You must include a portfolio of professional 2D animation work to be considered for this role.
WEBTOON is owned by South Korea’s internet conglomerate Naver. In 2021, Naver acquired webnovel app Wattpad. The move aligned WEBTOON, the world’s largest digital comics platform, with Wattpad, the world’s leading webnovel platform. Together, these storytelling technology platforms reach a combined audience of 166 million people around the world.

Join us and work with some of the biggest artists, IP, and fandoms in comics!