Pre-Production Looking For Unpaid Extinction Event (EE) — Recruiting for an Independent 2D Anime Production Team

[Ashen777]

Compensation

Unpaid

Work Type

1. Remote

Roles / Positions Available:

I'm currently looking for people interested in joining the production team for Extinction Event (EE).

The positions I'm looking to fill include:

Animation​

• 2D Animators
• Lead Animators
• Key Animators
• In-between Animators
• Clean-up Animators
• Effects Animators
• Action Animators

Storyboarding & Direction​

• Storyboard Artists
• Episode Directors
• Assistant Directors
• Layout Artists

Art & Design​

• Character Designers
• Background Artists
• Concept Artists
• Environment Designers
• Prop Designers
• Color Designers
• Promotional Illustrators

Writing​

• Scriptwriters
• Screenwriters
• Dialogue Writers
• Story Editors
• Lore Writers
• Continuity Editors

Audio​

• Voice Actors
• Voice Directors
• Sound Designers
• Audio Editors
• Foley Artists
• Music Composers
• Audio Mixers

Editing & Post-Production​

• Video Editors
• Compositors
• Visual Effects Artists
• Color Grading Artists
• Subtitle and Caption Editors
• Trailer Editors

Production & Management​

• Producers
• Production Coordinators
• Project Managers
• Art Directors
• Team Coordinators
• Quality Control Reviewers

Marketing & Promotion​

• Social Media Managers
• Community Managers
• Thumbnail Designers
• Poster Designers
• Promotional Video Editors
• Website Designers

Type of Work:
Remote / Project-based / Voluntary Collaboration.

Location:
Remote — International applicants welcome.

Experience Level:
All experience levels are welcome. Beginners, hobbyists, and experienced creators are encouraged to reach out. Examples of previous work are appreciated where applicable.

Project Description​

Extinction Event (EE) is an independent 2D anime-inspired series currently in development.

The story follows four main characters: Sol, Mint, Fizzy, and Eclipse. The series features original characters, worldbuilding, lore, abilities, and an overarching storyline.

The goal is to develop EE into a full animated series with its own identity, visual style, and storytelling.

I'm currently working toward building a dedicated team of people who are interested in helping make that happen.

Responsibilities​

Responsibilities will depend on the position you apply for. Contributors will work within their respective departments and collaborate with other team members to help develop the series.

Communication, reliability, creativity, and willingness to work together are important.

Start Date / Duration:
Flexible start date. This is an ongoing project, and schedules and workloads will be discussed with contributors.

Compensation / Financial Arrangement:

This is currently an unpaid, voluntary passion project. I cannot offer payment at this time.

Contributors will receive proper credit for their work. Any expectations regarding workload, contributions, and ownership will be discussed and agreed upon beforehand.

Application Deadline:
No fixed deadline. Recruitment is currently open.

Contact / Application Method​

If you're interested, please respond with:

• Your name or preferred username.
• The position(s) you're interested in.
• A little about yourself.
• Examples of your work, if available.
• Your experience level.
• Your general availability.

You are welcome to ask questions about the project before committing.

Website / Portfolio / Showreel:
Relevant portfolios and project materials can be shared during the recruitment process.

Attachments:
Character references, artwork, and additional project information can be provided to interested contributors.

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A Final Note​

I'm hoping to build a team of people who genuinely enjoy creating things and want to be part of an independent animated project.

You don't have to be a professional or have years of experience. What matters is your interest in the project, willingness to collaborate, and ability to communicate.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. I look forward to seeing who might be interested in joining Extinction Event!

 

[Max]

Ashen, putting together an animation project of this scale with an entirely unpaid team seems extremely difficult, perhaps almost impossible.

I had experience with similar volunteer creative projects more than ten years ago, and they didn't really work even back then. Progress was very slow because everyone had regular jobs and other responsibilities, so the project naturally became a secondary priority. I imagine it's even harder today.

I'm curious how far EE has progressed so far. Do you already have character designs, completed scripts, or animation tests? And how do you plan to keep such a large volunteer team motivated and committed over time?

 

[Ashen777]

Ashen, putting together an animation project of this scale with an entirely unpaid team seems extremely difficult, perhaps almost impossible.

I had experience with similar volunteer creative projects more than ten years ago, and they didn't really work even back then. Progress was very slow because everyone had regular jobs and other responsibilities, so the project naturally became a secondary priority. I imagine it's even harder today.

I'm curious how far EE has progressed so far. Do you already have character designs, completed scripts, or animation tests? And how do you plan to keep such a large volunteer team motivated and committed over time?

I completely understand where you're coming from, and honestly, it's something I've thought about myself.

EE is still in development, and while I've made progress with the characters, worldbuilding, abilities, and overall story, there's definitely still a lot to do.

I understand that keeping a volunteer team motivated will be one of the biggest challenges. My current goal is to start small, find people who genuinely enjoy the project, and gradually build a team rather than trying to produce everything at once.

I don't expect everything to happen overnight. I know this will take time, and I'm willing to put that time into it.

I appreciate the honesty, though. It's something worth thinking about.