2D/3D Animator and Modeler for New Earth Science YouTube Channel

Are you passionate about storytelling through visual media? Join us at Astrum-Earth, a new sister channel to Astrum, one of the largest astronomy channels on YouTube with over 2 million subscribers. While Astrum captivates audiences with educational and high-quality content about space, Astrum-Earth will focus on Earth-related disciplines, including geology, biology, oceanography, climate, atmospheric phenomena and more.

We are currently looking for a talented 2D and 3D Animator to help bring our ideas to life and enhance our storytelling through dynamic visuals and captivating animations. These will play a crucial role in enhancing our viewers’ understanding and engagement of complex subjects.

This is initially a freelance role, but has the long-term potential to convert to a full-time role.

• Collaborate with the scriptwriter and content creator to conceptualise and visualise animations that effectively communicate complex scientific concepts.
• Produce high-quality 2D and 3D animations that align with the visual style and tone of our YouTube channel.
• Transform abstract ideas and theories into engaging and informative visual content through collaborative brainstorming and creative briefs.
• Ensure the accurate representation of information within animations to uphold our educational standards.
• Work closely with the video editing team to seamlessly integrate animations into video content, enhancing the overall viewing experience.
• Contribute creative insights and suggestions to elevate the visual storytelling process.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in animation techniques to continuously improve the quality of our content.
• Create and animate following the brand guidelines to ensure consistent recognition throughout the animations, including colours, fonts, and more.

• Strong portfolio showcasing your animation skills and ability to convey complex concepts visually.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 2D and 3D animation software (e.g., Adobe After Effects, Cavalry, Manim, Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D etc.).
• Strong 3D modelling skills with the ability to manipulate data, including photography, to recreate 3D models (e.g., topographic data, stereoscopic images).
• Agility and flexibility to deliver animated storytelling across a range of creative visual styles
• Proven experience in animating illustrations to tell visual stories and provide narrative context.
• Excellent storyboarding skills to effectively plan and visualise animation sequences.
• A passion for Earth-sciences and education, with a desire to create content that inspires and educates our audience.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work within deadlines.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate within a team environment.

Electrify Culture

• Dynamic environment - We are dedicated to providing a world-class creative culture where our employees can thrive. We’re looking for self-starters with an entrepreneurial mindset who want to be part of our success story. You’ll discover new opportunities, take ownership of important initiatives and learn at a fast pace.
• Work anywhere - We are a remote team with employees around the world. This means you are free to work from anywhere with a good internet connection.
• Force for good - We believe in leveraging the power of Electrify to change lives and have set up our Creator Foundation. For each established creator that we invest in, we will provide both the cash and production support for an emerging creator to produce and distribute a video that tells an important story linked to one of the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We actively encourage your involvement in these projects.

Electrify is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Unfortunately we may be unable to respond to all applications, but thank you for your interest and time taken to apply.