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Ascend Learning is seeking a Motion Graphics Artist Intern to create dynamic animations for online training content, working closely with the creative team to ensure alignment with brand identity.

Responsibilities: The intern will animate graphics for video content, collaborate with the design team, manage workflows, and report progress during weekly meetings.

Skills: Intermediate proficiency in Adobe After Effects, entry level knowledge of Premiere Pro and Audition, and excellent communication and organizational skills are required.

Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year experience in a video production environment; experience with Cinema 4D is a plus.

Location: Remote work from the United States, with no additional travel required.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $15 - $25 per hour.

We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture

Ascend Learning is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning.

Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers.

We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.

Clover Learning an Ascend Learning Brand has a mission to reimagine online training and certification exam preparation for healthcare students, educators, and professionals. Since launching our first product in 2017, we have supported the success of thousands of customers within the US. Canada, and internationally. Our cloud-based learning platform offers a flexible and feature-rich learning experience through hundreds of video lessons, assessments, and interactive learning tools.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a member of the creative team, the Motion Graphics Artist Intern focuses solely on motion design tasks provided by the Creative Director and creative team leads. Primarily, the Motion Graphics Artist Intern animates provided graphics for video learning content based on the established Clover Learning brand identity. You will also participates in video critiques with teammates and subject matter experts. While developing video graphics, this position will work collaboratively with fellow graphic designers, instructional designers, and subject matter experts to ensure animations are accurate and effective. The Motion Graphics Artist Intern will provide weekly status updates to the Motion Design Lead and Creative Director as they manage video production.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This position will work remote in the United States.  

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME

• Report to the Creative Director and work with Motion Graphics Lead on animated video productions
• Deliver high quality motion graphics according to project timelines
• Organize and manage all content according to the Clover Learning file structure
• Produce motion graphics using the Adobe Suite and other industry-leading software for educational content related to healthcare and STEM
• Prepare files for use in various media types including online-based content
• Participate in professional development and team growth opportunities
• Report progress to project leads in weekly production meetings
• Create content which aligns with the established brand image
• Collaborate with all members of the content development team
• Manage project workflows and tasks using Trello, Frame.io, and Dropbox
• Research featured subject matter in order to effectively explain difficult concepts through motion graphics
• Learn and utilize best practices for creating educational videos
• Work with external partners to create video content when necessary

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience (must include experience in a video production environment)
• Intermediate proficiency in Adobe After Effects
• Entry level knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, Audition and Media Encoder
• Experience with 3D animation is a plus (Cinema 4D specifically)
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work with varying and changing needs
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Creative thinker and problem solver
• Experience interacting with clients is a plus

Fostering A Sense of Belonging

We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued and be their authentic selves. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.

About Ascend Learning

As a tech-enabled services company, Ascend Learning is a national leader in developing and delivering data-driven online educational content, software, assessments, analytics, and simulations serving institutions, students and employers across healthcare, fitness and wellness, public and workplace safety, skilled trades, insurance, financial services, cybersecurity, and higher education. We're committed to accelerating the learning pathways that can move people into careers where they have the knowledge and skills to have an impact and help change lives in the communities they serve. Headquartered in Burlington, MA with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America's 2023 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.

Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S. based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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