Freelance Animator / Motion Designer

Freelance Animator / Motion Designer

About Happenland

Happenland is building game-based digital tools for pediatric therapy. Our product is designed for children with different abilities, needs, and ways of interacting with the world.

We are looking for a freelance animator / motion designer to help us bring the product experience to life and shape its visual and emotional language.

About the role

Animation is a core part of what we are building. It is how a child receives feedback, understands that their action created a response, stays engaged, and feels encouraged to try again.

We are looking for someone who can create simple, playful, expressive, child-friendly animations for interactive digital games and experiences.

This role may include:

• Creating 2D animations for simple game interactions
• Designing animated feedback for touch-based actions
• Animating characters, animals, objects, reactions, and visual effects
• Creating short animation loops and interaction states
• Preparing animation assets for development
• Working with the founding team to define a warm, playful, accessible visual language

What we’re looking for

• Strong 2D animation skills
• Experience creating playful, expressive movement
• Ability to design animation that supports interaction, attention, and feedback
• Comfort working on game-like flows or interactive digital products
• Sensitivity to children’s products, accessibility, and inclusive design
• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and deliver production-ready assets
• A portfolio showing relevant animation work

Nice to have

• Experience with game assets or mobile/tablet apps
• Experience designing for children
• Experience with character animation
• Experience with Lottie, Spine, Rive, After Effects, or similar tools
• Experience working with developers
• Interest in health, education, therapy, accessibility, or impact-driven products

Work model

This is a remote freelance role, with an option to build a longer-term working relationship.

You do not need to be based in Israel, but some availability for calls and collaboration during Israel working hours is important.

How to apply

Please send your portfolio, a short note about relevant experience, your availability, and your expected freelance rate.