Udacity

On-Call Designer - Egypt Contractor pool

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
E-Learning, Digital Content Creation, Media ProductionIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Contractor
  • Salary: Not specified (Compensation provided upon project assignment)

Udacity is a rapidly growing global organization dedicated to forging futures in tech through radical talent transformation in digital technologies. We offer an immersive online learning platform, providing corporate technical training in fields like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, and more. We're revolutionizing how the enterprise market bridges talent gaps during their digital transformation journey and are frequently seeking contractors to partner with our content development team. Udacity is a CNBC Top 50 Disruptor and is transforming the way we learn!

The Video Production team will periodically need an on-call Animator to assist with the creation of Udacity’s course and marketing content. This is a remote, flexible position reporting to the Senior Creative Producer. It’s a fast-paced role requiring proper file structure and frequent communication. This is an “on-call” position, and the estimated hours will be provided at the time of assignment. You will be responsible for providing your own hardware and software.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years experience with After Effects
  • Familiarity with Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop
  • Strong animation skills
  • Experience working in fully integrated cross-functional teams
  • Ability to track media from concept to delivery

Responsibilities

  • Creating animated 2D or 3D animations videos using After Effects
  • Creating assets in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Following storyboards & production scripts and providing feedback on ways to improve
  • Communicating frequently with the project team via Slack & email
  • Receiving and incorporating feedback at various points in the process
  • Organizing assets (designs, videos, etc.) in a Udacity standard file structure
  • Working as part of a team and taking direction from senior animators, producers, and content designers

Application Instructions

  • Interested candidates should submit their availability to join the contractor pool.
  • Udacity’s team will reach out to qualified candidates within the contractor pool with more information on project scope, duration, and compensation.
  • The candidate will be responsible for providing their own hardware and software.

Skills

After Effects
Premiere Pro
Illustrator
Photoshop
Animation
Media Tracking
File Organization
Team Communication

Udacity

Online platform for tech skills education

About Udacity

Udacity is an online education platform that teaches tech skills such as programming, data science, and artificial intelligence through courses developed with industry leaders. The platform emphasizes hands-on learning with real-world projects and offers 24/7 mentor support to assist students. Unlike many competitors, Udacity operates on a subscription model and provides comprehensive "Nanodegree" programs, as well as corporate training solutions. The goal is to deliver practical education that helps individuals advance their careers and enables companies to upskill their employees.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$155.6MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
EducationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Care - No-premium health, dental, and vision benefits, 401K, FSA
Lifestyle - Monthly wellness stipend (gym memberships, work-out gear, etc.)
Learning - Reimbursements for conferences, classes, and seminars
Flexibility - Flexible work hours, unlimited vacation, and paid parental leave
Meals - Healthy catered lunches, dinners, snacks, and drinks on site
Fun - Board games, team outings, company parties, and more

Risks

Increased competition from free resources like Coursera could impact Udacity's market share.
Rapid tech changes may render Udacity's course content outdated quickly.
Accenture's acquisition may lead to strategic shifts alienating existing customers.

Differentiation

Udacity offers hands-on learning with real-world projects and datasets.
The platform provides 24/7 mentor support for coding questions.
Udacity's courses are designed in collaboration with industry leaders.

Upsides

Accenture's acquisition enhances Udacity's reach and resources for tech training.
Udacity's partnerships offer scholarships, expanding access to underserved students.
The rise of micro-credentials boosts Udacity's market relevance and appeal.

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