Motion Design Volunteer

Position Title: Motion Design Volunteer Location: Remote About the Role: As a Motion Designer, you will play a pivotal role in bringing ideas to life through engaging animations and motion graphics across various platforms. Your primary responsibility will be to design and produce high-quality motion graphics, animations, and videos that enhance branding, storytelling, and audience engagement. Key Responsibilities: Create Animated Content: Design and develop short animations, explainer videos, and motion graphics for various platforms, including social media, websites, and presentations. Create visually appealing animations that effectively convey Vahati’s mission and messages. Create and edit both short and long format videos (Youtube videos, gifs, bumper ads, doodles, for social media or digital ads) Support Awareness Campaigns: Collaborate with the communication and marketing teams to create animations for campaigns, fundraising drives, and volunteer recruitment efforts. Develop animated visuals for events, workshops, and presentations. Brand Storytelling: Assist in crafting animated narratives that highlight the Vahati’s impact, beneficiaries’ stories, and program successes. Ensure alignment with the brand and visual identity in all animations. Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with graphic designers, content writers, and program leads to conceptualize and execute projects. Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate creative ideas for animated projects. Contribute to Innovation: Experiment with new animation styles and techniques to elevate visual content. Stay updated on animation trends and suggest innovative approaches to storytelling. Skills & Qualifications: Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Animation, Motion Graphics, Visual Effects, Media Arts, or a related field. Proficiency in animation and video editing software, such as Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Blender, Cinema 4D, or similar tools. Strong understanding of storytelling, character design, and motion design principles. Ability to create animations in both 2D and 3D is a plus. Excellent understanding of video compression and optimization for the web. Creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for using animation to inspire change. Proven ability to take ownership of projects, from concept to completion, and deliver quality work within deadlines. Strong understanding of animation principles, visual storytelling, and typography. Basic understanding of social media platforms and how animated content performs on them. Must have - A portfolio showcasing diverse motion design work, including 2D/3D animation, and multimedia projects. What We Offer: Hands-On Experience: Work on meaningful projects that directly contribute to the Vahati’s impact. Portfolio Building: Opportunity to create animations for real-world campaigns and initiatives. Mentorship: Collaborate with experienced professionals in animation, design, and marketing. Flexible Work Hours: Balance this position with other commitments. Letter of Recommendation: Provided upon successful completion. Collaboration Model: Trial Period: The initial engagement will run until March, focusing on a project to be launched in celebration of Women’s Day. Extension: Based on performance and mutual agreement, the engagement may be extended to a full time role to support Vahati's ongoing initiatives and related for-profit ventures. How to Apply: To apply, please send: Your resume. A link to your animation portfolio Identify key areas in Vahati's (vahati.org) branding and design where animation could enhance engagement, storytelling, and user interaction. A brief note on why you’re excited to join Vahati Email applications to: teamvahati@gmail.com We are thrilled to work with creative and driven individuals who are passionate about using their skills to make a difference!