Mentor-Led 6-Month After Effects Cavalry Apprentice

BUCK; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Paid sick leave

Health Insurance

Job summary

BUCK is seeking a talented Apprentice to focus on the technical execution and artistic development of animation using After Effects and Cavalry. You’ll translate designs and storyboards into high-quality animated segments for diverse client projects, under mentorship within a collaborative, ego-free culture.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates or self-taught artists who are curious, learn quickly, and can work on-site at LA or NY locations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience studying or working in an industry relevant to the skillset.
• Strong motion behavior and animation skills.
• Must be efficient, detail-oriented, organized, and able to work under tight deadlines.
• A team player who will fit into our collaborative team and ego-free culture.
• Ability to work autonomously and develop a strong, unique point of view (POV).
• Takes direction well and embodies a collaborative spirit.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with your assigned mentor to reach your personal and assigned goals for the apprenticeship.
• Continuously update your skill set and learn new tools to meet the evolving needs of the department, clients, and market.
• Share insights with the department and the wider BUCK team, promoting the department’s culture of collaboration and growth.
• Proactively offer assistance and support to the department and your peers, actively seeking opportunities to contribute.

Skills

After Effects

Cavalry

Rive

Good Eye for Design

C4D

AI workflows

Job description

BUCK is seeking a talented Apprentice to focus on the technical execution and artistic development of animation using After Effects and Cavalry. You’ll translate designs and storyboards into high-quality animated segments for diverse client projects, under mentorship within a collaborative, ego-free culture.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates or self-taught artists who are curious, learn quickly, and can work on-site at LA or NY locations.