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!