{"id":6849,"date":"2011-06-28T09:57:34","date_gmt":"2011-06-28T13:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/?p=6849"},"modified":"2011-06-28T09:57:34","modified_gmt":"2011-06-28T13:57:34","slug":"job-animatordesigner-amnh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/2011\/06\/28\/job-animatordesigner-amnh\/","title":{"rendered":"JOB: Animator\/Designer, AMNH"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Animator\/Designer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York, NY seeks a full-time,  on-site animator and designer. This position is a part of a multimedia program that produces  an ongoing series of HD documentary video, geovisualization, and animation segments covering current science topics for exhibition in museum halls  and on the AMNH website. The Animator\/Designer is responsible for creating 3D  and 2D animations as well as designing templates and other graphical elements  to maintain high production values and consistency in the program\u2019s visual  style.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Animator\/Designer will be expected to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop  3D      animations for HD documentary video in a variety of modes:      technical\/informational graphics, GIS mapping, data visualization,  titles,      etc.<\/li>\n<li>Develop monthly      animations that employ 3D development and 2D compositing<\/li>\n<li>Work closely with      producers, writers, and scientific advisers to see projects through  from      concept to completion<\/li>\n<li>Create  storyboards,      mockups, and prototypes to effectively communicate design ideas<\/li>\n<li>Help troubleshoot      and advance production methods for a variety of distribution  streams<\/li>\n<li>Stay current with      new developments in design and digital media; adopt new software  and      techniques as needed<\/li>\n<li>Accept  and offer      feedback among multiple parties in a highly collaborative work  environment<\/li>\n<li>Maintain high      standards of creativity, accuracy, and dependability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Required proficiencies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maya  and Maya      Embedded Language<\/li>\n<li>Adobe  Creative      Suite, particularly AfterEffects<\/li>\n<li>UNIX,  particularly command-line      rendering<\/li>\n<li>BFA and at least 5      years of professional experience in a relevant production  environment or      an MA and at least two years of professional experience<\/li>\n<li>Strong      time-management skills to keep pace with deadline-oriented  production<\/li>\n<li>Strong design      skills, including typography, 3D modeling, lighting, audio, and  timing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Desired proficiencies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GIS, particularly      QGIS and GDAL and\/or ArcGIS<\/li>\n<li>Final Cut Pro<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li> Perl<\/li>\n<li>Javascript (for use      with After Effects)<\/li>\n<li>Quicktime Pro<\/li>\n<li>Enthusiasm  for      science and science communication to public audiences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and a link to an online  reel to <a href=\"mailto:vawilliams@amnh.org\" target=\"_blank\">vawilliams@amnh.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world&#8217;s preeminent  scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has  advanced its global mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information  about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a  wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a  field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world&#8217;s  cultures.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The  Museum does not discriminate due to age, sex, religion, race, color, national  origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any  other factor prohibited by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and  racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Please be  advised that due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to contact  those candidates whose skills and background best fit the needs of the open  position.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Animator\/Designer The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York, NY seeks a full-time, on-site animator and designer. 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