On-Call Animator - Egypt Contractor pool

About Us

Udacity is on a mission of forging futures in tech through radical talent transformation in digital technologies. We offer a unique and immersive online learning platform, powering corporate technical training in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Autonomous Systems, Cloud Computing and more. Our rapidly growing global organization is revolutionizing how the enterprise market bridges the talent shortage and skills gaps during their digital transformation journey.

Udacity is one of the most exciting companies in Silicon Valley, and is disrupting the way we learn! Named as one of CNBC's Top 50 Disruptors, Udacity is becoming the preferred route for people to obtain the skills they need to get the jobs they want. 

We frequently have exciting projects in process, and periodically will need short to long-term contractors to partner with our content development team. As projects arise, our team will reach out to qualified candidates within the contractor pool with more information on the scope and expected duration of the project, as well as providing detailed information on compensation. If you love a challenge, truly want to make a difference, and would like to submit your availability to join our contractor pool, we encourage you to read on and apply! 

Udacity’s Video Production team will periodically need an on-call Animator to partner with our Designers and Editors to assist with the creation of Udacity’s course and marketing content. On-call Animators work remotely with flexible work hours, and report to the Senior Creative Producer for job assignments. This position is fast-paced, requiring use of proper file structure and frequent communication with your Producer. This is an “on-call” position, and an estimate of the hours required for the project will be provided at the time we contact you. You will be asked to provide your own hardware and software. 

The right candidate will have strong animation skills and know how to track media from concept to delivery. They’ll also be highly communicative and have experience working in fully integrated cross-functional teams. 

What you’ll be doing: 

• Creating animated 2D or 3D animations videos using After Effects
• Creating assets in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Character or diagram animations with 3D software or plugins, such as C4D, Maya, Blender, 3DS Max, and Element 3D
• Essential Graphics 
• Following storyboards & production scripts and providing feedback on ways to improve
• Communicating frequently with the project team via Slack & email
• Receiving and incorporating feedback at various points in the process
• Organizing assets (designs, videos, etc) in a Udacity standard file structure
• Working as part of a team and taking direction from senior animators, producers, and content designers

• Minimum 2 years experience with After Effects 
• Familiarity with Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Familiarity with shape layer animation
• Experience with layout and typography
• A good eye for spacing/timing and design and the ability to follow a style guide
• Access to Adobe Creative Cloud
• A track record of working successfully remotely 
• System requirements: 
  • Windows 7,8,10/ Mac OS
  • Minimum 16GB RAM
  • Dedicated GPU with minimum 4GB

If you’re interested in applying and meet the requirements above, please submit:

• Resume/CV
• Demo Reel  of your AE work and any related asset creation

What We Do

Forging futures in tech is our vision. Udacity is where lifelong learners come to learn the skills they need, to land the jobs they want, and to build the lives they deserve.

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You’ve probably heard the following statistic: Most male applicants only meet 60% of the qualifications, while women and other marginalized candidates only apply if they meet 100% of the qualifications. If you think you have what it takes but don’t meet every single point in the job description, please apply! 

We believe that historically, many processes disproportionately hurt the most marginalized communities in society- including people of color, working-class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ people. Centering these communities at our core is pivotal for any successful organization and a value we uphold steadfastly.  Therefore, Udacity strongly encourages applications from all communities and backgrounds. 

Udacity is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Please read our blog post for “6 Reasons Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Exists”

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Udacity is committed to creating economic empowerment and a more diverse and equitable world. We believe that the unique contributions of all Udacians is the driver of our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone’s perspectives and experience we never discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition (including genetic information), age, veteran status or military status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

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