The AI Animation Associate plays a vital role in transforming Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and curriculum concepts into engaging, broadcast-quality 2D animated episodes and instructional videos for Chiragh Taleem 2.0. This position combines traditional 2D animation skills with generative AI technologies to deliver complete narrative content, including storyline development, scripting, voiceover production, storyboarding, and final animation. The role is full-time, based in Karachi at either IBA City Campus or KSBL, with a Monday to Friday schedule from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Compensation starts at PKR 60,000 gross during a three-month probation period and increases to PKR 80,000 gross upon confirmation.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Production & Narrative Development (35% of workload):
- Convert approved Student Learning Outcomes into age-appropriate story outlines and video scripts tailored for early learners (K–5).
- Produce and refine character and instructional voiceovers using ElevenLabs, ensuring natural phonetics, emotional tone, and precise timing.
- Create detailed shot-by-shot storyboards and animatics using Chiraghverse character designs, environments, and brand assets.
AI-Assisted Animation & Scene Assembly (45% of workload):
- Prepare, clean, and layer character illustrations and background environments using Adobe Illustrator and Gemini asset pipelines.
- Animate and composite scenes with Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate, and Google Vids, integrating generative AI tools while maintaining traditional 2D animation pacing.
- Ensure visual consistency by maintaining character proportions, clothing details, color schemes, and stylistic continuity across all episodes.
Pipeline Delivery & Asset Architecture (20% of workload):
- Submit animatics, rough cuts, and final renders to the Senior EdTech Product Specialist for milestone reviews.
- Organize and maintain standardized archives of all project files, including vector rigs, sound effects, voice tracks, and master exports on Google Drive.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communication Design, Animation, Media Sciences, or Fine Arts from an accredited institution such as IVS, KU Visual Studies, NCA, Iqra University, IoBM, SZABIST, KSA, or an equivalent program.
- Completion of at least two university-level courses specifically focused on 2D animation, covering the full pipeline from storyline development to final animated output.
- Between six months to one year of hands-on experience in 2D animation, digital illustration, and storyboarding.
- Proficiency with generative AI platforms including Gemini, Google Vids, and ElevenLabs.
- Skilled in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Animate.
- Strong understanding of classic 2D animation principles such as timing, staging, easing, anticipation, lip-sync, and character staging.
Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
While not explicitly stated, candidates with a passion for educational content creation and experience working in EdTech environments will find this role rewarding. The position offers a structured work environment with clear growth potential following probation, and the opportunity to work on innovative AI-assisted animation projects that impact early childhood education.
This role is ideal for candidates seeking to blend creative animation skills with cutting-edge AI tools to produce meaningful educational content in a collaborative, office-based setting.