Animator

Agile Business Concepts • Alexandria, VA

2d

About The Position

Designs and produces original animations and motion graphics to support NSF OLPA videos and digital content. Develops 2D and 3D animations that explain complex scientific concepts and research outcomes. Collaborates with producers, designers, writers, and scientists to ensure technical accuracy and narrative clarity. Creates animated graphics, titles, lower thirds, and visual effects integrated into video productions. Supports rapid-turn animation needs for web, social media, events, and multimedia campaigns. Ensures all animated content aligns with NSF branding and accessibility standards (e.g., readable text, contrast). Uses Adobe After Effects and related tools; supports 3D animation software as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional animation or motion graphics experience.
• Demonstrated experience producing animations for video and digital platforms.
• Proficiency with After Effects, Photoshop, and related animation tools; 3D software experience preferred.
• Experience translating technical or scientific content into clear visual explanations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting educational or public-sector communications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs and produces original animations and motion graphics to support NSF OLPA videos and digital content.
• Develops 2D and 3D animations that explain complex scientific concepts and research outcomes.
• Collaborates with producers, designers, writers, and scientists to ensure technical accuracy and narrative clarity.
• Creates animated graphics, titles, lower thirds, and visual effects integrated into video productions.
• Supports rapid-turn animation needs for web, social media, events, and multimedia campaigns.
• Ensures all animated content aligns with NSF branding and accessibility standards (e.g., readable text, contrast).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees