2D Flash Animator (Project-Based) at BuzzFeed in Los Angeles, CA

About BuzzFeed, Inc.

BuzzFeed, Inc. (Ticker: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet. Across food, news, pop culture, and commerce, our brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, buy, and obsess over next. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed, Inc. is committed to improving it: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe news and entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the internet more inclusive, empathetic, and creative; and inspiring our audience to live better lives. We'll continue to recruit the best founders and creators to join us in this mission, with more additions like HuffPost to come.

Business Area: Content
Job Category: BuzzFeed Studios
Hourly: $37.00
Union Status: Non-Union 

BuzzFeed Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, and geography.

The Role

The Animation Lab is an experimental content space at BuzzFeed focused on animation - a place for humor, art, crazy ideas and motivated people. We are an exciting, energetic department tasked with developing unique and compelling use of animation and animated characters through social media. BuzzFeed is looking for a 2D Flash Animator to support our Land of Boggs team. This role begins as a one month freelance position, at the successful completion of which a 6 month fixed term contract may be offered.

You Will

• Being an integral part of The Land of Boggs animation team
• Executing animated short content concepts for our social media accounts, including a mix of concepting, animating, and design
• Create artwork and animation for editorial and branded work
• Repurpose existing artwork for various usage
• Handle and execute notes quickly, being proactive to communicate with your team lead to understand feedback
• Creatively support the department at large

You Have

• Expert proficiency in Flash (Animate CC), Premiere, Photoshop
• A bachelor’s degree in Animation, or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of 2D Animation & Production processes
• Proficiency in Google Apps, Microsoft Office, Media Encoder and After Effects
• Great communication skills and are able to give and receive critical feedback in a small team environment
• At least 2-3 years of experience working in animation and online 
• Knowledgeable of social media and digital video platforms

Life at BuzzFeed, Inc.

We celebrate inclusion and are committed to equal opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning @ BuzzFeed team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more