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💼 The Opportunity

Kangaroo is looking to hire a part-time contractor to animate a video advertisement for an interactive storytelling app. You'll be joining at a very exciting time, as we continue our beta with celebrities like Kiernan Shipka and Flynn McGarry, and creators like Baby Ariel and Bailey Spinn.

Main responsibilities include:

• Conceptualizing ideas for characters, scenes, backgrounds and other animation elements
• Creating character sketches for new animations based on design briefs
• Developing storyboards for animation projects
• Designing elements of the animated environment
• Developing timing and pacing of motion, based on audio requirements
• Working with the story editors to merge the various layers of animation
• Collaborating with other creatives including designers, artists and writers to finalize projects

💻 What is needed for the role

Minimum qualifications

• Experience with 2D animation
• Proficiency in the use of design and animation software (i.e. After Effects)
• Experience in motion design
• Proficiency in the principles of animation such as staging, timing, ease in, ease out and anticipation
• Attention to detail, adaptability, and receptiveness to feedback and direction.
• Excellent creativity and originality