Job Description

Our mission is to prevent the following societal problems suicide, precarity and poverty, college under-preparedness, school truancy, and bullying, in addition to lack literacy and numeracy, through a medium of out-of-school programming and homework help supported with mentorship, life skills, travel and career development. We are here to promote the highest level of opportunity to individuals of all social and academic levels with a goal of improving quality of life for communities in Chicago. Services that we offer include math, science, writing, coding, financial literacy, mentorship for a variety of ages that are divided into specific subsets to enhance learning experiences.

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Project Overview

Are you searching for a job in the animation field? Volunteer on the MEDKids project and gain valuable experience while boosting your resume. We’re seeking skilled animators to create engaging visuals, short clips, and interactive elements for an innovative animation project for kids.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with managers and designers to transform creative concepts into dynamic animations.
• Create detailed storyboards, sketches, and illustrations that effectively communicate narratives.
• Develop 2D/3D models, backgrounds, sets, characters, and environments using industry-standard software.
• Produce smooth, frame-by-frame animations (2D, 3D, stop-frame, or computer-generated) that align with soundtracks and audio cues.
• Coordinate with editors to composite dialogue, effects, and multiple animation layers into a polished final product.
• Manage tasks to meet production timelines and deliver progress presentations as required.
  
  

Ideal Candidate

• Proven background in animation with a preference for computer-generated techniques.
• Strong skills in key animation software such as Flash, 3ds Max, Maya, LightWave, Softimage, Blender, Toonly, or Cinema 4D.
• A robust portfolio demonstrating creative visual storytelling, model-building, and illustration skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities to thrive in a multi-disciplinary production environment.
• Capable of managing deadlines and adapting to evolving project requirements while maintaining high-quality work.
  
  

Work Hours and Location

• Remote Opportunity This volunteer role offers the flexibility of working from anywhere.
• Flexible Schedule Manage your time while meeting production milestones.
  
  

Benefits

• Enhance your resume with hands-on animation experience.
• Contribute to a creative project designed for kids.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of industry professionals.
  
  

How To Apply

Please email ask@rebeccaeverlene.org with a brief introduction and an overview of your relevant animation experience.

Additional Information

This is a remote volunteer role offering a flexible schedule. For any questions, feel free to contact us at ask@rebeccaeverlene.org .

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