On-Call Designer - India Contractor pool

India
Contract
Full-time

21 days ago

About UsUdacity 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 now an Accenture company, and exciting things are happening! 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
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

You'll be an excellent fit if you have:

Minimum 2 years experience with After Effects
Familiarity with Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Character or diagram animations with 3D software or plugins, such as C4D, Maya, Blender, 3DS Max, and Element 3D
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 DoForging 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.Don't stop there! Please keep reading...You've probably heard the following 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 forLast, but certainly not least…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.As part of our ongoing work to build more diverse teams at Udacity, when applying, you will be asked to complete a voluntary self-identification survey. This survey is anonymous, we are unable to connect your application with your survey responses. Please complete this voluntary survey as we utilize the data for diversity measures in terms of gender and ethnic background in both our candidates and our Udacians. We consider this data seriously and appreciate your willingness to complete this step in the process, if you choose to do so.Udacity's ValuesObsess over Outcomes - Take the Lead - Embrace Curiosity - Celebrate the Assist

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