2D Animator for YouTube Project (Long-term / 5K Resolution)

I am looking for a talented 2D Animator to create high-quality scenes for a major YouTube documentary about the Fukushima disaster. We need a "Grown-up/Rough Watercolor" style with clear lines.

The Task (Test Assignment):
Scene: A Japanese classroom transitioning from peaceful sunshine to a violent earthquake/dark aftermath.
Duration: 15 seconds.
Structure: 7.5s peaceful (warm mood) -> Transition -> 7.5s dark aftermath (shattered glass, students ducking).
Specs: 5120 x 2880 pixels (5K).

Requirement: Idle/loopable animations for characters and environment to keep the scene "alive."

Long-term Opportunity:
This is a test task for the first of 7 complex scenes. If successful, you will be commissioned for the entire project and regular future collaborations throughout 2026.

Please include in your application:
Your fixed price or hourly rate for this 15s test scene.
Your estimated turnaround time.
Link to your portfolio

Detailed storyboards and script will be provided upon contact.
Salary is per Gig, and will be adjusted to the experience level.