Animator/Illustrator for Nonprofit Serving Refugees

Animator - Storytelling Team

Volunteer | Remote | Flexible schedule

Who We Are

At Creshendo, we believe everyone deserves the chance to belong, rebuild, and rise. In partnership with displaced communities, we co-create solutions by listening deeply, collaborating intentionally, and centering lived experience.

Fueled by integrity, empathy, and curiosity, we design bold, inclusive programs that reimagine what’s possible for immigrant and refugee communities everywhere. If you’re passionate about challenging the status quo and driving meaningful change, you’ll feel right at home here.

Why This Role Matters

Animation has the power to transform real-life stories into compelling visual narratives. As our Animator, you’ll help bring migrant and refugee experiences to life through short clips and emotionally resonant scenes. Your work will amplify voices across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Substack—connecting audiences to stories that might otherwise go untold.

What You’ll Be Doing

• You’ll animate original short-form content, helping migrant stories reach global audiences.
• You’ll collaborate with illustrators, storytellers, and creative producers, ensuring narratives resonate across cultures.
• You’ll match tone, emotion, and style to the heart of each story, bringing authenticity to every piece.
• You’ll help develop repeatable animation formats for social media use, supporting long-term visibility.
• You’ll offer creative input on pacing, transitions, and scene development, contributing to storytelling craft.
• You’ll assist with formatting animations for cross-platform publishing, ensuring wide reach and accessibility.

What You Bring

• A mindset for creative problem-solving. You enjoy trying new things.
• Openness to diverse perspectives. You know the best ideas come from collaboration.
• Experience with 2D/3D animation, motion graphics, or digital illustration.
• Proficiency in tools like After Effects, Blender, Moho, or similar software.
• Ability to work with rough audio, voiceovers, or illustrations and transform them into polished animations.
• Flexibility and openness to feedback, with an eye for subtle emotion and timing.

Bonus: experience on social impact campaigns, explainer videos, or justice-driven projects.

What You’ll Gain

• A portfolio of work tied to real-world stories with global significance.
• The chance to co-create with refugee storytellers, artists, and advocates.
• Visibility across Creshendo’s storytelling channels, with credits on published work.
• A flexible role with space to experiment, grow, and refine your craft.
• The creative satisfaction of using animation to amplify voices and advance justice.

How We Work

We operate with a G.Y.S.T. mindset: clarity over chaos, consistency over perfection, action over ego. If you’re someone who values collaboration, storytelling craft, and creative accountability—you’ll feel right at home here.

How to Apply

Send your portfolio or samples of your work to hr@creshendo.org, along with:

• A short message about why this role excites you
• Your time zone and general availability

We especially welcome applicants from migrant and displaced backgrounds.