Parabellum

Parabellum is a 2D animated series set in a world inspired by the SCP Foundation universe, but built around original characters, original threats, deep worldbuilding, and dark, mature storytelling. It focuses on moral dilemmas, existential threats, and the idea of humanity adapting (or failing to adapt) to a world full of anomalies.

This is not a retelling of SCP documents. It’s an emotional and cinematic narrative that blends original lore with themes of identity, sacrifice, ideology, and survival under pressure.

Think:
Arcane x Psycho-Pass x BNA (but darker and more philosophical)
With a tone close to The Boys (in emotional/ethical depth)
Set in a world where SCP-like organizations clash over the future of humanity
What We Need From Animation Experts:
We are building a full production pipeline, and we’re currently expanding our Animation Department for Season 1 production.

We’re looking for:

2D Character Animators:
Comfortable with medium-to-high detail animation
Understands fight choreography, emotive body language, and facial acting
Familiarity with digital puppeting is a bonus (Live2D/Spine), but not required

Storyboard Artists & Layout Artists:
Experience with dynamic camera work, emotion-driven scenes, and cinematic composition
Comfortable working from scripts with horror and psychological elements

Effects & Cleanup Animators:
Able to work with horror lighting, gore/impact effects, energy animation
Smooth cleanup style to match “BNA but darker” aesthetic
Familiarity with After Effects, Toon Boom, or TVPaint preferred (we’re flexible)

Art Direction or Visual Style Guidance (senior):
Help bridge the style between a semi-anime silhouette structure (like BNA: Brand New Animal) with mature textures, detailed expressions, and stylized body horror

Can you provide examples of your preferred style?

(“BNA, but darker” with cinematic storytelling, emotional intensity, and psychological horror elements)
Sharp character designs, smooth movement, anime/Western hybrid aesthetics. Parabellum takes this style but with a colder palette, more shadow, more violence, and less stylization in expressions.

Who are you, and what do you do
I am the Co-owner of the entire GhostOwO Productions studio project involved in the production of the Parabellum Series, I am the Animation Department Manager and the main writer of the entire script for the Parabellum series.

In what capacity are you hiring?
For a personal project

Where are you in the hiring process?
I’m planning and researching

What type of work is this?
Single job with potential follow up work

What experience level is needed?
Junior: $25-35,Mid-level (Industry Average): $35-75,Senior: $75-100