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2D Animators, Storyboarders, and more for Indie Project at Ryuu

Remote
Level: Junior-Mid level
from 14 September

Job Description

Ryuu is hiring!

They are staffing up for their exciting indie productions and looking for talented artists who specialize in expressive yet grounded 2D Animation.

They want artists experienced in:
⭐ 2D Animation
⭐ Character Layout
⭐ Storyboarding
⭐ Character Design
⭐ Background Design
⭐ Compositing

This is a paid opportunity, with compensation set at Japanese market rates. Productions are being staffed throughout ALL of 2026 with multi-month contracts and is fully remote.

Some projects that they’re developing are Granite Waves, Sonnenlied, and Infinit. Make sure to tell them which one has caught your eye!

How to Apply:
If that’s you (or someone you know) apply through the link below!

Application: https://lnkd.in/gBqkvrzb

Requirements

  • Demo Reel/Portfolio showing off your skills
  • Expertise in Action Animation, Character Acting.
  • Previous experience within other indie productions or projects.

Offer includes

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