3D Animators (Virtual) For a good cause. Start Now.

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3D animators, Expand your portfolio. Hone your skills. Apply your creativity to a worthwhile project. Your animation work will be part of a best-in-class educational software program that provides 16-19-year-olds all the information they need to achieve financial success.

App to Succeed Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that aims to eliminate poverty in the United States and narrow the income gap by providing comprehensive personal finance information for at-risk Americans to empower them to become and remain financially responsible, self-sufficient and successful.

Our headquarters is in Stamford, CT. but so far we are 100% volunteers.

Partial List of assignments to choose from:

• 5 -10 second animation two logos
• Produce an animation for website home page (part of redesign)
• Work with a small team to produce a 20-minute animation
• Create a variety of text animation for titles and feedback
• Create a series of motion graphics or screen transitions
• Start work on your own 10-15 minute animation following general (and some specific) direction this is a long term project. Could be a year depending on the animator's proficiency.

The President/CEO will be your "client", providing direction, feedback and approval but allowing room for personal creativity.

Compensation
As a nonprofit, we offer other forms of compensation as we are not yet able to pay our interns.

1. Exceptional volunteers who complete their assignments and exceed expectations will receive a personal letter of reference, written and signed by the CEO, plus #2 and #3.
2. Fulfill your commitments to the internship and your name will be acknowledged on the organization's website and in the credits of the software program when published.
3. Complete your assignments and meet expectations, and, upon request, you will be awarded a certificate recognizing your contribution.
4. Learn about relevant personal finance topics related to your animation assignments.
5. Flexibility: Hours are flexible. Start dates and end dates are flexible. Work can be done remotely and meetings can be held by phone or online conferencing; saving you the time and cost of commuting. (If you live near the Stamford, Ct headquarters, you do have the option to work there, however 99% of our volunteers work remotely.)

• have access to any animation software or equipment needed to complete your assignments.
• be willing to refine animation to achieve professional results.
• have the ability to make or complete assignments with direction and periodic feedback
• be able to work with two or more : FBX, OBJ, Unreal, Maya, MP4,
• be willing to accept and execute requested edits (minor and major).
• be willing to try new techniques.

Proficient in at least two skills from the list below.

• create 3D environments
• take 3D models, enhance their realism and add animation.
• rendering
• create 2D animation from an image provided or create your own
• develop Giphy (s)
• Vector graphic style

Preference for :
Professional animators or graduate students with advanced course work, work experience, and a strong animation portfolio, who have chosen animation as their career.

Skills in Motion Graphics, Key frame Animation, Flash Animation, Creature Animation, Animation Direction, Graphic Design, Digital Graphics, or UXUI skills are preferred

Video editing skills

Audio track

Ability to stay until you finish your project, One major project or several small ones.