Data Visualization Animator / Manim Python Video Editor for Educational YouTube Channel
Worldwide
Project Type: Educational Animation + Data Visualization + Technical Storytelling About the Project We are building a YouTube channel focused on college-level educational content, explaining complex concepts in science, technology, mathematics, engineering, and computer science through high-quality visual storytelling. We are looking for a talented Data-Based Animator / Video Editor who can transform complex ideas, algorithms, graphs, systems, and technical concepts into engaging animations similar to educational channels like: Example style reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbu7Zu5X1zI The ideal candidate understands how to make abstract concepts visually understandable through animation. Role Responsibilities You will be responsible for creating animations such as: Mathematical visualizations Algorithm explanations Graph and data animations Physics/science simulations Hardware/system animations Computer science concepts Flow diagrams and technical illustrations Step-by-step educational animations Examples: Visualizing sorting algorithms Explaining AI/ML concepts Showing how hardware components work Animating scientific processes Creating interactive-looking graphs and charts Turning scripts into visually engaging lessons Required Skills Must have experience with: ✅ Manim Python animation framework ✅ Python scripting for animations ✅ Data visualization ✅ Motion graphics ✅ Educational video creation ✅ Understanding of technical concepts ✅ Ability to translate scripts into visual explanations Experience with any of these is a plus: Blender After Effects 3Blue1Brown-style animations LaTeX mathematical rendering D3.js / interactive visualization Figma motion design 3D technical animation What We Are Looking For A person who can think like: "How can I explain this difficult concept visually so a college student understands it in 5 minutes?" You should be able to: Read a script/storyboard Identify the important visual moments Create animations from scratch Suggest better ways to explain concepts visually Build reusable animation systems/templates Example Tasks You may receive: Script: "Explain how neural networks learn through backpropagation" Your output: Animated neural network diagram Weight adjustment visualization Gradient flow animation Graph changes over time Clear educational storytelling Work Style We are looking for someone interested in a long-term partnership. Initial project: Create educational YouTube videos 5–15 minute videos Multiple videos per month Continuous improvement of animation style Please Apply With: Portfolio of educational animations/videos Examples using Manim Python (required) Examples of graphs/data visualization Short explanation of your workflow: How do you convert a script into animation? What tools do you use? Your estimated rate: Per video Hourly Ideal Candidate You are someone who enjoys: Teaching through visuals Making complex ideas simple Creating beautiful technical animations Combining science + storytelling + design If you have experience creating content similar to 3Blue1Brown, Veritasium, Kurzgesagt, or technical educational channels, we would love to see your work. When applying, start your proposal with: "EDUCATION + ANIMATION" so we know you read the job post.
- More than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- 6+ monthsDuration
- IntermediateExperience Level
- Remote Job
- Ongoing projectProject Type
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- United StatesHopkinton11:38 PM
- $10K total spent4 hires, 4 active
- 1,133 hours
- Tech & ITSmall company (2-9 people)
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