Animator - UNOV

The United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV) manages and implements the United Nations programme on the peaceful uses of outer space and supports UNOV/UNODC with various operational services.

As part of the United Nations Office at Vienna, the Information Technology Service (ITS) through its India Technology Hub (ITH) forms part of the ITS's vital delivery pillars in keeping with the UN's revised ICT strategy and is responsible for Information Technology Support, focusing on innovative, sustainable, affordable and robust digital solutions, cybersecurity measures and trainings to meet UNOV/UNODC requirements, also enabling availability of the solutions more generally across the UN Secretariat entities and beyond.

The Animator will be instrumental in creating animation content for the organization’s training modules on the LMS. This role includes developing high-quality animations that illustrate complex ideas in simple, engaging formats, ensuring content is both educational and visually appealing.

The Animator will work under the supervision of the Head – India Technology Hub and will be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Animation Production:
o Develop animations that explain complex ideas in engaging, easy-to-understand formats.
o Create visual representations of concepts based on storyboards, working closely with instructional designers.

2. Multimedia Integration:
o Integrate animations into LMS modules, ensuring compatibility and seamless user experience.
o Develop video content, such as animated intros or explainer videos, to enhance learning engagement.

3. Creative Collaboration:
o Work with the storyboarding and instructional design teams to ensure alignment between animation and educational goals.
o Adjust animations based on feedback from the team, maintaining high standards for educational quality.

4. Documentation and Archiving:
o Maintain organized archives of animation assets and source files.
o Develop user guides for animations, where necessary, to support end-users.

5. Other Duties:
o Provide support as needed to the instructional design and content development teams.