2D Animator

2D Animator

Location: Georgia, Poland, Bulgaria or South Africa (Remote Working Available)

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organizations.

With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

FIRECREST is part of the ICON plc Group and produces highly visual and engaging products for the Clinical Trial Industry.  FIRECREST products help improve Site performance by delivering innovative and effective training to sites while complying with Industry Standards.  As an organisation responsible for the development of clinical training for medical staff, the 2D Animator role is critical to the delivery of accurate and high quality training products to our clients.

The Role:

The 2D Animator should be a creative and highly motivated professional who is capable of producing world-class graphics and animations for customised training products. The individual should be highly proficient in the latest industry standard design applications and be able to undertake and complete project work within specified deadlines. The 2D Animator should be capable of working on their own initiative as well as part of a cross-functional team.

The 2D Animator role is team orientated. In addition to working as members of cross-functional production teams, graphic designers also operate as part of the wider graphics team, contributing ideas, and taking a proactive role in the continuing development of FIRECREST’s design solution.

Responsibilities:

• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which center around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.
• As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
• Be familiar with all aspects of the graphic design role, style guides, templates, software, and other platforms relevant to the job.
• Work with the Clinical Trial Subject Matter Expert (CTSME) and Instructional Designer (ID) to gain an understanding of complex project content.
• Work with ID and CT SME to ensure scripts flows smoothly from a graphics/animation point of view.
• Create storyboards, in collaboration with team, that clearly and effectively explain the content, ensuring that all screens are consistent with the approach set out in templates and style guide.
• Using agreed storyboards, create training courses that are instructionally effective, present the information in an engaging manner, flow well, and hold the learner’s attention throughout.
• Complete on-screen reviews (OSRs) with team, identify and implement updates that will maximise the quality of the final training course.
• Implement client edits and, where possible, use these edits to identify potential product improvements.
• Complete all tasks to a high standard within the timelines agreed with the Project Manager.
• Develop graphics for other FIRECREST products and complete any additional tasks to a high standard.
• Contribute to ongoing product development in FIRECREST, with particular focus on the approach to graphics/animations.
• Mentor and help train new members of the team, where required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or local equivalent in Graphic Design, Animation, or related qualification.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Prior relevant experience in graphic design, preferably in the area of e-learning and/or UX.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Animate, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Excellent design, illustration and animation skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualise, and visually describe complex and intricate content.
• Willingness to assume individual responsibility for own deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to work to tight deadlines, in a fast-paced environment.
• Good organization and communication skills a key advantage.

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs.  In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.