Job Overview

2D Animator Jobs | NextKid | Chandigarh

• Company: NextKid (High-growth EdTech/Product Startup)
• Job Title: 2D Animator (Focus: Character & Educational Content)
• Location: Chandigarh (On-Site / Hybrid flexibility)
• Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Salary: Competitive Startup Package (Based on Portfolio & Experience)
• Key Tech: After Effects, Toon Boom, Animate CC
• Target: Children’s Holistic Development & Smart Products
• Reporting To: Founders & Art Director
• Culture: Fast-paced, high-impact “Founding Member” environment.

NextKid is seeking a visionary and high-energy 2D Animator to join our founding creative team. This is not just a job; it is a mission to revolutionize childhood development through smart products that blend education, play, and cutting-edge design. As a startup in a high-growth phase, we are moving at lightning speed to build a brand that resonates with children and parents globally.

NextKid are looking for a creative powerhouse who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to build something meaningful from the ground up. If you are a visual storyteller who can breathe life into characters and turn abstract concepts into fluid, emotional motion, NextKid™ is the place for you to make a tangible impact.

Salary & Compensation Package

At NextKid, we value the “Founding Member” spirit. We offer a competitive package designed to reward speed, quality, and commitment.

• Estimated Salary: ₹4,80,000 – ₹8,50,000 per annum (Negotiable based on portfolio strength and technical expertise).

• Startup Equity/Incentives: Potential for performance-based bonuses as the brand scales.

• Creative Freedom: Direct access to founders and a seat at the table for brand-shaping decisions.

• Career Velocity: Rapid promotion tracks as the animation department expands.

• Work Style: Modern office culture in Chandigarh with hybrid flexibility for high-performers.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

As a 2D Animator at a high-growth startup, your day-to-side will be varied, challenging, and immensely rewarding.

1. End-to-End Animation Production

• Character Animation: Bring NextKid™ characters to life with distinct personalities, fluid motion, and emotional depth that appeals to kids.

• Marketing & Product Assets: Create high-quality animated content for digital platforms, social media marketing, and interactive product interfaces.

• Storyboarding: Take raw ideas and translate them into visual storyboards from scratch, ensuring the narrative flow is engaging and educational.

2. Collaborative Strategy

• Brand Alignment: Work hand-in-hand with the Art Director to ensure all motion assets maintain a consistent visual language across various sub-brands.

• Rapid Iteration: Embrace our “build the plane while flying it” philosophy. You will iterate on designs quickly based on feedback from the founders and real-world testing.

• Technical Problem Solving: Find creative ways to deliver high-quality visuals even when resources or timelines are exceptionally tight.

3. Content Innovation

• Motion Graphics: Integrate educational concepts into modern, friendly aesthetics that make learning feel like play.

• Tech Exploration: Stay updated with the latest 2D animation trends and tools to keep NextKid™ at the forefront of the industry.

Required Skills & Attributes

We are looking for a “Self-Starter” who doesn’t wait for permission to be great.

• Software Mastery: Proficient in the industry standard toolkit, including Adobe After Effects, Toon Boom Harmony, and Adobe Animate CC.

• Aesthetic Versatility: A strong portfolio showcasing a “kid-centric” style—modern, bright, friendly, and engaging.

• The “Startup Mindset”: You understand that in a high-growth phase, “done is better than perfect.” You can balance speed without compromising the core integrity of the motion.

• Rigging Expertise: (Bonus) Strong experience in character rigging or creating motion graphics specifically for educational content.

• Communication: Ability to ask the right questions at the start of a brief to minimize friction and maximize output.

The NextKid™ Vibe (Culture)

We are far from a “corporate 9-to-5.” Our culture is defined by:

• Adrenaline: We love the thrill of a launch. If you enjoy tight deadlines and seeing your work go live immediately, you will fit right in.

• Ambiguity: You should be comfortable with a lack of rigid structure. We brainstorm wildly and figure out the “how” as we go.

• Energy: We laugh a lot, work hard, and are genuinely obsessed with the products we are building for the next generation.