Animator (3D Motion Graphics Artist-Animator) Location

Chantilly, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Animator (3D Motion Graphics Artist-Animator) Location

Alexandria VA Primarily On-Site at NSF Headquarters

Position Type

Full-Time Federal Government Contract Support

Role Summary

The Animator (3D Motion Graphics Artist-Animator) develops original 2D and 3D animations motion graphics and visual effects to support NSFs science storytelling educational programming outreach initiatives and social media content. The role collaborates closely with producers editors and multimedia staff to create visually compelling materials that communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.

Primary Responsibilities

Design and develop 2D and 3D animations for videos social media and educational materials.
Create motion graphics and visual effects to enhance storytelling and engagement.
Support post-production workflows by developing graphics and visual assets.
Develop original artwork and illustrations to complement animation projects.
Collaborate with producers editors and content teams to conceptualize and execute creative ideas.
Adapt animations and graphics for multiple platforms including web broadcast and social media.
Ensure consistency with NSF branding and accessibility standards for visual content.

Minimum Qualifications

3 years of professional experience in motion graphics and animation.
Proficiency in After Effects and other industry-standard animation software.
Demonstrated experience producing scientific educational or technical animations.
Experience using 3D animation platforms and tools.
Strong skills in creative concept development and visual storytelling.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary production teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with video production pipelines and post-production workflows.
Experience creating animations for federal academic or research-focused organizations.
Knowledge of accessibility standards for multimedia content including captioning or alternative formats.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight production deadlines.

Professional Attributes

Highly creative with strong visual storytelling skills.
Detail-oriented with precision in motion and timing.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Adaptable and able to incorporate feedback into iterative animation processes.

Job Title: Animator (3D Motion Graphics Artist-Animator) Location Alexandria VA Primarily On-Site at NSF Headquarters Position Type Full-Time Federal Government Contract Support Role Summary The Animator (3D Motion Graphics Artist-Animator) develops original 2D and 3D animations motion graphics...