Animator / Editor (Contract Role)

Position Summary: The Animator / Editor is a critical contributor to Armstrong’s global marketing and communications engine. This role brings technical concepts, product architectures, and system-level value propositions to life through high-quality 2D/3D animations, motion graphics, and edited videos.

Operating within the India Marketing Operations Center and reporting to the Global Design Manager, the Animator / Editor transforms complex ideas into engaging visual narratives that enhance customer understanding, support product launches, and elevate Armstrong’s digital presence across global markets.

The role prioritizes strong animation craft, visual storytelling, and the ability to communicate product value clearly—while advanced technical interpretation (e.g., CAD) is considered a beneficial skill, not a core requirement

Key Responsibilities

Animation & Motion Graphics Development

Design and produce advanced 2D and 3D animations, visualizations, and motion graphics.

Create animations explaining product functionality, applications, and value propositions.

Develop animated content for marketing campaigns, launches, digital platforms, and internal storytelling.

2.Video Editing & Post-Production

Edit raw video footage, voiceovers, motion graphics, and animation segments.

Apply color grading, sound design, titles, transitions, and effects.

Ensure alignment with Armstrong’s global brand and visual identity standards.

 3.Digital Asset Creation & Management

Build and maintain a library of animated assets and visualization materials.

Manage structured source files and repositories.

Prepare assets for digital platforms, webinars, and documentation.

 5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work with Product Management, Engineering, Regional Marketing, and Communications.

Translate inputs into storyboards, scripts, and visual treatments.

Support visualization needs for customer education, events, and product introductions.

 6. Quality, Efficiency & Continuous Improvement

Ensure content meets global brand and quality expectations.

Use modern tools and AI-enabled workflows to improve efficiency.

Stay current with animation technologies and design trends.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Extensive portfolio of Animated storytelling, Motion Graphics, Multimedia Design, Visual Communication

3–6 years of professional animation and video editing experience.

Proficiency in: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Added bonus: • Blender, Cinema4D • Figma or equivalent design systems tools • DaVinci Resolve or similar editing platforms

Ability to interpret general product concepts visually.

Preferred (Nice to Have)

Experience with 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, or technical geometry.

Ability to build a system for photorealistic renderings and simplified vector artwork based on supplied CAD models

Exposure to industrial or engineering-driven products.

Familiarity with AI-assisted creative tools.

Typographical excellence a plus

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

Strong 2D/3D animation skills

Video editing and post-production mastery

Motion graphics, VFX, rendering workflows

Strong grasp of lighting, composition, pacing, narrative structure

Sophistication in vector illustration using bezier curves an asset

Creative & Communication Skills

Ability to simplify technical concepts visually

Strong storytelling instincts

High attention to detail

Collaboration & Workstyle

Efficient workflow and project management

Ability to incorporate feedback quickly

Comfort working with global teams

Strong prioritization skills

Success Measures

High-quality animations widely used across marketing and product functions

Improved clarity in product and system storytelling

Scalable library of visual assets

Strong satisfaction from stakeholders

Enhanced customer understanding of intelligent fluid-flow systems