Junior Animator (AI-Assisted Workflows)

Junior Animator (AI-Assisted Workflows)
Location: Remote
Job Type: Full-Time Contractor
Language Requirement: Professional-level English
About Us
At MDus.ai, we create AI-powered medical explainer videos that simplify complex healthcare concepts. Our mission is to improve global health literacy and patient outcomes through a unique blend of cutting-edge technology and emotionally resonant storytelling.

Role Summary
We are looking for a passionate, forward-thinking Junior Animator who is eager to push the boundaries of traditional motion design. In this role, you will work within an innovative, AI-assisted creative workflow, contributing to cinematic scenes and animated content that make healthcare accessible to everyone.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an early-career animator to rapidly scale their skills, work with next-generation AI tools, and collaborate closely with experienced industry professionals.

Key Responsibilities
Animation & Motion: Apply the 12 foundational principles of animation (timing, spacing, ease, anticipation, etc.) to bring characters, assets, and scenes to life with emotion and clarity.
Scene Composition: Assemble, stage, and pace animated sequences to build compelling visual narratives.
Post-Production & Compositing: Assist in video editing, motion graphics, and compositing using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
3D Asset Animation: Utilize 3D software (such as Blender or Maya) to create expressive movements, basic rigs, and environmental elements.
AI Integration & R&D: Actively explore, test, and integrate AI-powered utilities to optimize and innovate our animation and editing workflows.
Collaboration & Feedback: Participate in creative reviews, iterate constructively based on feedback, and contribute positive energy to team goals.
Qualifications
Foundational Animation Skills: A solid grasp of weight, timing, poses, and character expression.
Software Proficiency:
Hands-on familiarity with Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Basic knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator for asset prep.
Familiarity with 3D pipelines in Blender or Maya.
Narrative Instincts: A budding eye for cinematic pacing, camera angles, and visual storytelling.
Mindset: Highly adaptable, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, tech-driven creative environment.
Language: Professional-level English communication skills (written and verbal).
Extra Credit
Generative AI Savvy: Experience translating concepts into high-quality visual assets using AI image-generation tools (e.g., Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, DALL-E, or Google Gemini).
AI Video Experimentation: Curiosity and hands-on experience with emerging generative video tools (e.g., Runway Gen-2/Gen-3, Luma Dream Machine, Kling, HeyGen, or similar).
Mission Alignment: A genuine passion for educational content, biology, medicine, or healthcare storytelling.