2D character designer for animated series

I’m looking for a skilled 2D character designer to help develop the visual identity for an upcoming animated series. This is an early-stage project focused on strong, memorable, animation-ready characters with personality and a distinct visual style. You will be responsible for creating original character concepts, polished final designs, turnaround sheets, and expression sheets with clean line art. The style should be expressive and cartoon-inspired, suitable for animation, and have clear silhouettes and shape language. Our company, One Block Production, is an independent studio currently in the early development phase and values creativity, clear communication, and ongoing collaboration. There is potential for future work as we expand our content.

Budget range:
$400 - $800

Examples:
Reference styles I like:

• Stylized, expressive cartoon characters with strong personality

• Clean, readable designs suitable for animation

• Modern animated series aesthetics (Cartoon Network / Pixar-inspired simplicity and appeal)

• Emphasis on clear silhouettes, shape language, and expressive faces

About the client
One Block Production is an independent film and animation studio focused on developing original stories across film, series, and digital content. We are currently in the early development stage of an animated project and are building a strong creative foundation, starting with character design. Our goal is to collaborate with talented artists who can help shape the visual identity of our projects. We value creativity, clear communication, and long-term working relationships. This project is part of a larger vision, with potential for ongoing work as we continue developing future content.