Job Description
ANIMATION FACULTYWe are looking for a disciplined and artistic Instructor with a firm grasp on animation techniques, fundamentals, and software. Your work will give life to storylines and characters in films, games, or videos.As a member of ADMI’s full-time faculty, you have a rare opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Africa’s future leaders by providing valuable mentoring for tomorrow’s leading digital professionals and creative entrepreneurs.Scope of WorkThe Animator will read through scripts and speak with clients to understand project needs, create storyboards and animations, and assist in the editing process.Creating storyboards that depict the script and narrativeDrawing in 2D to create sketches, artwork or illustrationsDesigning models, backgrounds, sets, characters, objects, and the animation environmentUsing a range of materials, including modeling clay, plaster, oil paints, watercolors and acrylicsDeveloping the timing and pace of the movements of a character or object during the sequence of images and ensuring they follow the soundtrack and audio requirementsUsing technical software packages, such as Flash, 3ds Max, Maya, LightWave, Softimage and Cinema 4D
Responsibilities + Skills
Understanding of animation, storytelling, and character development techniques.Proven experience as an animatorKnowledge of 2D/3D, stop motion and computer-generated animationProficient in CGI software (Photoshop, 3ds Max, Maya, etc.)
Education
Degree in animation and motion graphics in graphic design, animation, multimedia design, fine art, video game design or interactive media.
Experience