Looking for animator for a 2D Animated Youtube Intro

Hi! My name is Izzy, and I'm building a YouTube brand called IzPresso. I'm looking for a talented illustrator and motion designer who loves colorful, creative projects and wants to help bring a unique vision to life. This isn't just a one-off intro—I want to create a recognizable brand that viewers instantly associate with my channel. If we work well together, I'd love to continue working with the same artist on future channel graphics, animations, merchandise, and other creative projects. The Project I need a 10–15 second custom animated YouTube intro featuring an original illustrated mascot inspired by me. The overall vibe should feel like a fun, fictional TV show from the early-to-mid 2000s. Think bright, energetic, stylish, and nostalgic—not corporate or minimalist. Art Style I'm inspired by: Early 2000s editorial fashion illustrations Hand-drawn watercolor artwork Fashion magazines Scrapbook aesthetics Y2K pop culture Disney Channel and Nickelodeon bumpers Colorful magazine collages Fun, whimsical branding I'll provide Pinterest boards with examples of the overall style and mood. These are only for inspiration—I want all artwork to be completely original. Things I'd Love Included An illustrated version of me Coffee cup(s) (to match the name IzPresso) Butterflies Stars Hearts Sparkles Cameras Shopping bags Stickers Notebook doodles Magazine cutouts Fun typography Bright colors The animation should feel playful and full of personality with smooth movement not just static images sliding across the screen. Deliverables I'd like: 10–15 second animated intro High-quality 4K export Transparent version if possible Editable source files (preferred) Commercial rights for YouTube and social media Budget: I'm currently working with a $200 budget, but I'm flexible depending on your portfolio and what you're able to create. If your work is a great fit for my vision, I'm open to discussing additional projects in the future. When You Apply: Please include: Examples of colorful 2D illustration or animation Character animation (if you have it) Motion graphics you've created Anything with a fun, youthful, or editorial style I'd also love to hear how you would approach this project creatively. If you have ideas that would make the intro more memorable, I'd love to see them. I'm looking for someone who's excited to collaborate—not just complete a task. I really want this intro to become the signature opening of my channel, and I'm hoping to find someone who enjoys bringing imaginative ideas to life. my website is izpresso.com for inspiration for colors and vibes! Thank you! I can't wait to see your work!