Creative Fellow - 2D Animation

Role & Responsibilities

HAUS is seeking a talented Creative Fellow specializing in 2D animation to join our team for a 12-week paid fellowship. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to real client projects and rapidly build your professional portfolio. The ideal person will be responsible for the following:

  • Create engaging 2D animations for client campaigns across social media, web, and presentation formats
  • Develop animated explainer videos that translate complex deep tech concepts into accessible visual narratives
  • Design and animate motion graphics for client presentations, pitch decks, and marketing materials
  • Collaborate with account teams to storyboard and conceptualize animation projects concepts
  • Animate infographics, data visualizations, and iconography for digital campaigns
  • Support the creation of animated social media content optimized for various platforms
  • Assist in developing brand animation guidelines and motion design systems for clients
  • Participate in creative brainstorming sessions and contribute innovative animation concepts
  • Complete a capstone project over the course of your fellowship at HAUS and present your project to the entire agency

Requirements

  • No previous professional experience required
  • A recent graduate (within the past year) from a degree program in Animation, Motion Graphics, Visual Communications, or a related field
  • Proficiency in Adobe After Effects and/or other 2D animation software
  • Strong portfolio or demo reel demonstrating animation skills and creative storytelling
  • Understanding of animation principles (timing, spacing, easing, etc.)
  • Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent visual communication skills with attention to detail
  • Entrepreneurial spirit with a proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Ability to receive feedback and iterate on work collaboratively
  • A deep interest in emerging science and technology
  • Must love deep tech

Preferences

  • Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro
  • Familiarity with Cinema 4D, Blender, or other 3D software
  • Experience with frame-by-frame animation techniques
  • Understanding of sound design and audio integration
  • Knowledge of motion design trends and best practices
  • Experience creating content for social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn)
  • Illustration or graphic design skills

About HAUS

HAUS is the world’s first integrated public relations and creative services agency purpose built for deep tech startups and scaleups. In January 2022, we set out on a mission to accelerate the adoption of technologies that maximize freedom, material abundance, and human flourishing. Since then, we’ve had the opportunity to support more than 100 startups, scaleups, venture firms, research labs, and other organizations in industries including artificial intelligence, aerospace, biotechnology, climate, defense, energy, advanced manufacturing, quantum computing, semiconductors, robotics, and more. As a member of the HAUS team, you'll have a front row seat for the future and work directly with founders building transformative technologies to help tell their story. And because HAUS is a startup too, you'll have the opportunity to shape how we operate and grow. We move fast and we’re looking for builders who are deeply curious about the world, love technology, and are optimistic about the future.

Salary Range

Compensation

$1000/week

Location

Remote

Benefits

  • Contribute directly to client projects and build a professional portfolio
  • Learn all aspects of a creative agency
  • Mentorship from industry experts
  • Exceptional fellows may be considered for full-time roles based on agency needs

Submit Your Resume

Send your resume, portfolio, and a short explanation of why you want to do a fellowship at HAUS to creative-fellow@deeptech.agency. Be sure to include the name of the fellowship you are applying for in the subject line of your email (e.g., Creative Fellow - 2D Animation application)