Designer / Animator Volunteer

1.          Visual Storytelling:

         •      Develop short animations and motion graphics that illustrate key aspects of our projects – such as capacity-building efforts, local partner achievements, and beneficiary success stories.

         •      Design visually appealing infographics to present complex data and achievements in a user-friendly manner.

         •      Design the monthly social media calendar (including static posts, animations, and resizes for Stories, Reels, etc)

2.          Social Media Content Creation:

         •      Create static and animated (animations; GIFs) posts tailored to War Child’s social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter).

         •      Develop visually cohesive campaign materials to increase awareness and engagement.

3.          Video Animation:

         •      Produce 2D/3D animations and explainer videos highlighting the project’s interventions in GBV, Child Protection, and MHPSS.

         •      Include subtitles, voiceovers, and appropriate music tracks to ensure accessibility and appeal of content.

4.          Branding and Design:

         •      Ensure all visual outputs are aligned with War Child’s branding guidelines, tone, and style.

         •      Provide innovative designs that communicate the organisation’s mission effectively while resonating with diverse audiences.

Timeline

    •    Duration of Assignment: On a rolling basis.

    •    Deliverables to be staggered across the assignment period based on a monthly basis timeline (monthly requests / calendars).

Eligibility Criteria

This assignment is open to:

    •    Individual designers/animators.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

    •    A degree in Graphic Design, Animation, Visual Arts, or a related field.

    •    Minimum of 3 years’ experience in digital content creation, animation, and motion graphics.

    •    Proven portfolio demonstrating expertise in social media content creation, infographics, and animation – experience in the humanitarian field is a major plus.

    •    Familiarity with non-profit or humanitarian branding and messaging is an asset.

    •    Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop) and other animation tools.

    •    Strong storytelling skills and attention to detail.

    •    Excellent Arabic and English language skills.

Application Process

Interested individuals or agencies should submit the following:

1.          A portfolio, including past samples of work (references)

Availability (days/hours per week)

Submission Deadline: January 27, 2025

This Terms of Reference aims to engage a creative professional to effectively communicate War Child’s impact through innovative visual storytelling and animation, enhancing the visibility of the Organization and engagement on social media platforms.