Animator for short film

I am working on a high-quality animated short film, approximately 2.5 to 3 minutes long, based on a true story about injustice and toxic work culture in a corporate environment. I need a freelancer who can assist with detailed character design, cinematic storyboarding, and possibly animation. The animation style should be cinematic, emotional, and professional, similar to Pixar-level storytelling but with a more realistic tone, such as animated documentaries or emotional short films on platforms like Netflix. I am open to your creative recommendations if you have examples of work with emotional depth and strong visual storytelling. I can share the script and more details if you are interested.

Budget range:
Up to $400

Examples:
Yes, I’m aiming for a cinematic, emotional, and professional animation style. Think of something similar to Pixar-level storytelling but with a more realistic tone—like animated documentaries or short emotional films you see on platforms like Netflix.
I’m open to recommendations from your portfolio too if you’ve done something with emotional depth and clean visual storytelling.

In what capacity are you hiring?
For a personal project

Where are you in the hiring process?
I’m ready to make a paid hire

What type of work is this?
Single job

What experience level is needed?:
Beginner, Senior