Creates animation and motion graphics for digital learning content, turning scripts and storyboards into production-ready explainer videos using Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Create engaging, accessible and production-ready animation and motion graphics that communicate learning concepts clearly and align with approved scripts, visual storyboards and brand requirements.
Key responsibilities
Develop animation and motion graphics from approved scripts and visual storyboards.
Create visual production storyboards, style frames and animation treatments where required.
Animate characters, environments, objects, diagrams, text and interface elements.
Develop explainer animations and animated video sequences.
Prepare or adapt layered graphic assets for animation.
Apply appropriate timing, pacing, transitions and visual emphasis.
Synchronise animation with narration, dialogue, music and sound.
Apply brand, accessibility and readability requirements.
Optimise outputs for digital learning, video and LMS delivery.
Maintain organised project files, linked assets and editable source files.
Complete production self-checks and rectify feedback accurately.
Collaborate with Learning Designers, Graphic Designers and video and audio specialists.
Essential requirements
Advanced Adobe After Effects capability.
Strong animation, motion-design, timing and composition skills.
Experience producing educational, explainer or information-based animation.
Ability to interpret scripts and translate them into visual sequences.
Experience working with Illustrator and Photoshop source assets.
Strong understanding of video formats, frame rates, resolution and export settings.
Ability to synchronise visual content with voice-over and audio.
Strong file organisation and version-control practices.
High attention to visual consistency and production detail.
Desirable requirements
Character animation capability.
Illustration or graphic-design capability.
Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, Audition or similar tools.
Experience developing visual production storyboards.
Experience designing for adult learning or workplace training.
Understanding of accessible motion, captions, readability and avoidance of harmful flashing.
3D animation or emerging-media capability.
Experience using approved AI tools for ideation or production support.