On-Call Animation Designer

Join Udacity’s dynamic Video Production team as an On-Call Animation Designer and contribute to creating engaging educational and marketing content. As part of a flexible, remote contractor pool, you’ll collaborate with Designers, Editors, and Producers to deliver high-quality 2D and 3D animations. This fast-paced role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of short- and long-term projects, making a real impact in online education while working remotely with a talented, cross-functional team.

Job Overview

• Remote, on-call animation role supporting Udacity’s content development initiatives.
• Work closely with creative teams to produce 2D and 3D animated videos for courses and marketing.
• Flexible hours based on project needs; assignments provided as projects arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Create 2D and 3D animation videos using After Effects.
• Design and develop assets in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Follow storyboards, production scripts, and provide constructive feedback for improvements.
• Maintain organized assets and adhere to Udacity's standard file structures.
• Communicate frequently with project teams via Slack and email; respond to feedback and direction.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience with After Effects.
• Proficiency in Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Experience with 3D software/plugins (e.g., C4D, Maya, Blender, 3DS Max, Element 3D).
• Strong skills in shape layer animation, layout, and typography.
• Access to Adobe Creative Cloud and suitable hardware (16GB RAM, 4GB GPU minimum).
• Proven ability to work remotely and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.