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Overview

Udacity is now an Accenture company, and exciting things are happening! We are 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’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.

• 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

• 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
• Fluency in English (written/verbal)
• 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

Compensation at Udacity, an Accenture company, varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Udacity, an Accenture company, will provide a reasonable range of compensation.

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

Udacity, an Accenture company, is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities, and is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. At Accenture, a criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to employment.