Minimalist Animal Design & Animation

I’m looking for a clean, minimalist illustration of a single animal and a short, looping animation that gives it a subtle, smooth movement. Think of a refined icon-style graphic—limited lines, flat colours, no shading—brought to life with one clear action such as a tail swish, a blink, or a gentle hop.

Scope
• Create the original illustration from scratch in vector format (AI or SVG) so I can scale it freely for future uses.
• Animate that same artwork with a simple motion no longer than 3 – 4 seconds. A seamless loop in MP4, GIF, or Lottie/JSON is perfect.
• Keep every frame true to the minimalist look; the motion should enhance, not clutter, the design.

What I’ll Provide
Any reference photos or colour palette ideas you need once we start. If you prefer, suggest two or three animal options and I’ll choose.

Deliverables
1. Final vector illustration file (AI, SVG, or EPS)
2. High-resolution PNG with transparent background
3. Animation file (MP4, GIF, or Lottie) plus the editable After Effects or equivalent project file
4. Brief hand-off note explaining layers and timing so I can tweak later if necessary

Acceptance Criteria
• Artwork matches the minimalist aesthetic described above
• Animation plays smoothly in an endless loop with no jump cuts
• Colours, proportions, and movement approved through one round of revisions

If this sounds like your kind of project, let’s get started—feel free to share a quick portfolio piece that shows a similar style or motion work.