Freelance Animation/Motion Design Mentors (f/m/d) (Remote)

As part of the last module for our career-change courses, we offer a Specialisation course where the student works with a mentor. A Specialisation Mentor teaches one of our Specialisation Courses and acts as both Tutor and Mentor for the course, and will grade both 'Tasks', provide 'Video Reviews' and attend calls with students.

We are searching for experienced and passionate Motion Graphic / Animation designers to join our pool of experts. Help define the next generation of design talent by educating and empowering students across the globe while working remotely and around your own schedule!

Your Mission:

Mentoring with CareerFoundry is more than teaching. It’s inspiring newcomers to the field to build, to problem solve, to think like a designer, and to increase their value as professionals.

Spec Mentor role:

Students need more than help and experience to master the necessary skills, they need inspiration and motivation to keep them focused along the way. You're their point of entry into a new industry, so they’ll want to hear about challenges you have overcome and what the role is really like on a day-to-day basis.

Spec Mentor responsibilities:

• Reviewing Exercises/Tasks and Achievements (Please note an Achievement is found at the end of around 10 Tasks)
• Reviewing the Achievements via 5-10 minute screencasts (video reviews)
• Responding to student submissions within 24 - 48 hours
• Conducting video calls (scheduled to last 1 hour) that focus on career success (CV preparation, interview skills, portfolio preparation, etc)
• Answering general student questions related to career advice

Technical Skills/ Knowledge:

• Familiarity with Adobe XD, Sketch and Adobe After Effects.
• Previous experience with visual/ UI Design for Web Apps and Native Apps.
• Preloader animation, icon animation, staging and presenting animation.
• 3D animation, logo animation, and Expressions in Adobe After Effects

Mentor role requirements:

• To succeed, you must enjoy sharing your knowledge and be willing to work with students from the beginner level onwards.
• Experience in the field as a Motion Graphics/ Animation Designer, with a demonstrable track record showcasing your work for a variety of clients and companies.
• A portfolio demonstrating your skill and examples of professional projects. Professional references may be required.
• Previous experience in mentorship or tutoring is preferred. You must demonstrate an understanding of how to support beginners, have time and patience, and a strong desire to guide people along their career path in this field.
• Knowledge of the latest development tools and trends, a broad network of experts in the field, and an in-depth understanding of industry practices.
• Fluent in English.
  

What’s in it for you:

• 100% Remote and flexible - work from anywhere with an internet connection, and around your schedule.
• A freelance contract with a competitive rate.
• Shape the industry by developing the next generation of designers.
• Resume gold – mentoring experience is highly sought after by employers.

CareerFoundry is an equal opportunity employer. It is our commitment that every qualified person will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion. We encourage in particular BiPoC, Migrants, people from under-represented communities, people who identify as queer, trans, and/or intersex, people with chronic illnesses, and people with disabilities to apply!

For inquiries please contact the team at talent.instructors@careerfoundry.com

We're looking forward to hearing from you!

Last updated 05 October 2021