Full-Time

WEBTOON] 2D Animator

Updated on 2/21/2025

Wattpad

Wattpad

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital platform for storytelling and content sharing

Consumer Software
Social Impact
Entertainment

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Concept Art
Character Design
Animation
Illustration
Art, Graphics & Animation
Required Skills
Social Media
Animation

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Degree
Experience
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
  • Illustration and drawing skills to create storyboards for animation, concept art, and illustrations
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision as well as collaborate 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 animated content promoting WEBTOON’s library of webcomics
  • Run projects end-to-end while collaborating with others
  • Elevate WEBTOON’s characters and series with relevant animation treatments
  • Maintain high animation quality while adapting to the fast pace of social media
  • Create channel-specific creative content that embodies best practices for each platform
  • Stay on top of industry animation/advertising trends and WEBTOON fan culture
  • Work with the Project Manager to meet deliverables and deadlines within budget
Desired Qualifications
  • Proficiency in After Effects and other Adobe Suite products (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro)
  • Experience in animation software such as Clip Studio or Procreate Dreams
  • Character rigging skills in After Effects, Adobe Animate, ToonBoom Harmony, or Moho Animation
  • Passion for comics, gaming, WEBTOON, 2D/3D animation, entertainment media or all of the above

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. Wattpad operates on a multifaceted 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. The platform 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 Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$114.6M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for short-form content aligns with Wattpad's Tap product offering.
  • Growing popularity of webcomics presents expansion opportunities for Wattpad in Asian markets.
  • OTT platforms' need for original content drives partnerships for Wattpad Studios adaptations.

What critics are saying

  • Executive turnover may lead to instability in leadership and strategic direction.
  • Platform's ban in Turkey could impact user growth and global engagement metrics.
  • Departure of former CFO Dan Budlovsky could disrupt financial planning and stability.

What makes Wattpad unique

  • Wattpad connects 90 million global readers and writers through a unique storytelling platform.
  • Wattpad Studios adapts popular stories into books, movies, and TV series, expanding 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

Company News

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Nov 8th, 2024
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SpaceQ
Aug 6th, 2024
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