2018 NASA Space Animation Fellowship (703-200) Two Positions
Description
The NASA Animation Fellowship is a
yearlong program for animators wishing to explore the intersection of
animation, motion graphics and science. You will work with an outstanding
team of animators, data visualizers, video producers, and science writers. You
will create content for NASA’s most exciting science missions: mind bending
results from the Hubble Space Telescope, the inner workings of a hurricane,
racing rivers of plasma beneath the surface of the Sun, an audacious new
concept to sample the atmosphere of Venus, and extra solar planets with clouds
made of rubies. Your animation products will be used in a
wide range of audiences: news media, museums, science centers, educators, and
NASA’s popular social media streams.
*Two Positions Available*
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Fellow is expected to make
substantive contributions by using software such as Adobe Creative Suite,
After Effects, and Maya and Cinema4D to create animation and motion
graphics content.
- Assist senior animators by
creating motion graphics, models, setting up scenes/lighting, rendering,
compositing, and archiving
- Develop your own projects from
start to finish: attending meetings with scientists, storyboarding, and
motion graphics and creating final renders.
- Other job related duties as
assigned
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in animation, or
fine arts related field or currently enrolled in a degree program.
Experience:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of animation techniques including creating motion graphics, rendering and post production
- Knowledge of general video production techniques
- Able to work collaboratively
- Ability to give and take feedback
- Knowledge of timing, continuity, compositing
Attributes: Candidates
with an interest in science, space, and science communication will find this
fellowship particularly rewarding.
Technology: Fellows
will work with computers, animation and rendering software.
Working Conditions: Fellows work in a laboratory setting
with several other animators.
Travel: n/a
Application instructions:
- To be considered you must
include links to a demo reel or
samples of work. We are especially interested in any motion graphics work
you have related to science and technology subjects. You can see samples
from our team: http://cilab.gsfc.nasa.gov
- Personal statement outlining
your educational and professional development objectives. Describe your
educational and professional experiences motivating your decision to
pursue science animation.
- Resume with relevant work
experience and educational highlights.
- Your resume, personal
statement, and links to your reel must be combined into a single PDF.
Applicants should apply to the posting at
https://usracareers.silkroad.com/ and
include a letter of interest, resume, or curriculum vita. Review of
candidates will begin immediately. Additional information on USRA can
be found at
www.usra.edu.
USRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
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