Full-Time

WEBTOON] 2D Animator

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Wattpad

Wattpad

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital platform for storytelling and content sharing

Consumer Software
Social Impact
Entertainment

Mid

Remote in USA

Category
Animation
Graphic Design
Illustration
Art, Graphics & Animation
Required Skills
Social Media
Animation
Requirements
  • 4+ years of professional experience in animation production, either within a creative agency, an in-house creative team, or at a studio focusing on advertising animations.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing a range of projects, including animated content for social media.
  • Illustration and drawing skills to create storyboards for animation, concept art, and illustrations that align with the project’s artistic direction.
  • Self-starter who enjoys working with minimal supervision as well as collaborating closely with teammates.
  • Action-oriented and adaptable to changes in priorities or schedule.
  • Proven record of bringing ideas to life in animation.
  • Effective communication skills and a positive attitude.
Responsibilities
  • Partner with copywriters, visual designers and art directors to create fun, compelling, and sometimes socially native animated content promoting WEBTOON’s exciting library of webcomics.
  • Be equally comfortable collaborating with others and running your own projects end-to-end.
  • Elevate WEBTOON’s characters and series with breakthrough animation treatments that are relevant, on-trend, and resonate with digital natives.
  • Work efficiently, maintaining high animation quality while adapting to the fast pace of social media when the project demands.
  • Understand digital and social products and placements and make channel-specific creative content that embodies best practices for each platform.
  • Stay on top of industry animation/advertising trends, as well as WEBTOON fan culture.
  • Work with the Project Manager so that deliverables and deadlines are met within budget.

Wattpad connects a global community of 90 million readers and writers through storytelling. It provides a digital platform where users can create, share, and discover stories. Writers can showcase their work, while readers can find new and engaging content. The platform operates on a business model that includes advertising, premium subscriptions, and content monetization. Users can access a free version supported by ads or choose a premium subscription for an ad-free experience and extra features. Wattpad also partners with entertainment companies to adapt popular stories into books, movies, and TV series through Wattpad Studios, allowing writers to reach wider audiences. Additionally, Wattpad Books publishes popular stories from the platform, helping writers transition from digital to traditional publishing. Wattpad's goal is to support diverse voices and foster original storytelling in the digital content and entertainment market.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$114.6M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2006

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rising demand for short-form content aligns with Wattpad's Tap product for younger audiences.
  • AI-driven content recommendations can boost user engagement with personalized story suggestions.
  • Growing trend of digital story adaptations into multimedia formats offers monetization opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Executive turnover may cause instability in leadership and strategic direction at Wattpad.
  • Wattpad's ban in Turkey could impact user base and revenue in the region.
  • Integration with WEBTOON may divert resources from Wattpad's core storytelling platform.

What makes Wattpad unique

  • Wattpad connects 90 million global readers and writers through its social storytelling platform.
  • Wattpad Studios adapts popular stories into films, TV series, and books, enhancing content reach.
  • Wattpad Books publishes platform stories, supporting diverse voices in traditional publishing.

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Benefits

Competitive salary

Full health benefits

Career development & mentorship opportunities

RRSP matching

Generous parental leave

Flexible hours