Associate Animation & Design Producer

Organization: Beaker’s House of Music  Location: Remote / Hybrid (Flexible)  Hours: Part-time (10–15 hours per week)  Duration: 3–4 months, with potential extension  Compensation: $20–$35 per hour, based on experience and level of animation contribution  About Beaker’s House of Music Beaker’s House of Music is an educational music program designed to help young children learn music literacy through storytelling, characters, and engaging visuals. Our in-person curriculum is currently being adapted into a digital format that combines storybooks, workbooks, and video-based instruction supported by animation and motion graphics. As we expand into digital production, we are building a creative team to support visual development, design preparation, and future animation work. Learn More Here: https://www.lawrencevillesuwaneeschoolofmusic.com/s-projects-side-by-side Role Overview We are seeking an Associate Animation & Design Producer to support our visual development and animation preparation process during the early production phase of our digital program. This role works closely with our team to help organize visual assets, prepare layered artwork, and contribute to design production tasks that support storyboarding and animation. This role begins by supporting the visual development and design preparation phase of production. However, candidates with animation experience will have opportunities to contribute to motion design or animation work as the project transitions into video production. This role is ideal for an early-career creative or emerging professional interested in animation, illustration, visual storytelling, or digital media production. Candidates with prior professional experience are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities • Organize and prepare design files for print and digital use • Support character and environment design by preparing variations, expressions, and layout adjustments • Translate scripts into visual breakdowns and rough layout boards • Label and track which illustrations will later become animated vs. remain static • Prepare resized assets for different formats (storybook, workbook, and video frame) • Maintain asset organization including file naming, folders, and version tracking • Develop reference boards, mood boards, and visual research as needed • Prepare layered artwork that may later be used for animation Qualifications • Degree or training in Animation, Illustration, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Digital Media, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience) • 3–5 years of relevant experience preferred, though strong portfolios from emerging creatives are welcome • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator required; After Effects a plus) • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail • Ability to follow visual direction and collaborate within an established creative vision • Familiarity with storyboarding concepts • Understanding of how illustrations translate into animation • Interest in animation, design production, or visual storytelling • Interest in or experience with 3-D animation, particularly character animation, reusable motion elements, or short animated sequence • Understanding of how animated elements integrate with live-action video or composited footage Nice to Have (Not Required) • Interest in educational media, children’s programming, or character-driven storytelling Growth Opportunity For candidates with animation experience, this role will expand to include animation or motion work as production progresses. Beaker’s House of Music anticipates hiring animation contributors as the project moves into its video production phase, and compensation may scale based on experience and demonstrated animation capability. What You’ll Gain • Hands-on experience supporting a real-world educational media project • Insight into the animation and digital production pipeline • Portfolio-ready experience working with professional creatives • Mentorship and exposure to visual development, animation preparation, and production workflows How to Apply Please submit: 1. Resume 2. Portfolio, work samples, or relevant creative projects (if available) 3. Answers to Application Questions Application Questions: What interests you about working for an animation project like Beaker’s House of Music?  Do you have any experience with animation, motion graphics, or animation-ready design files? (If yes, please briefly describe.)  Do you have any experience with 3D animation?  To apply for the position, send your resume, portfolio, and responses to application questions to mentorshiplssm@gmail.com with the subject line: (First Name)_Associate Animation and Design Producer Flexible work from home options available. Apply To This Job