AI Content and Animation Producer at Ubongo

AI Content and Animation Producer at Ubongo

AI Content and Animation Producer

Ubongo

Dar es Salaam

Background & Context

Ubongo is a leading edutainment organization producing high-quality educational content for children across Africa. As part of its strategic shift toward digital-first content, Ubongo is expanding into AI-assisted video production to rapidly remix, adapt, and scale existing content into new formats for delivery initially to digital channels.

This includes experimenting with AI tools to generate high-volume visual content, testing new creative directions, and optimizing formats for short-form platforms while maintaining strong alignment with Ubongo’s brand and child-safety and educational standards.

Purpose of the Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to produce AI-enhanced video content, including remixed music videos and character-based visual “transformations”.

Scope of Work

Video Production (Core Responsibility)

Create AI-enhanced video content using existing Akili and Me assets
Remix and adapt existing videos into new visual formats
Ensure outputs are engaging, child-friendly, and visually compelling

Content Creation

AI Remix Videos

Produce AI-enhanced remixes of existing Akili and Me music videos
Adapt content for:
Landscape (long-form platforms)
Short-form (e.g., reels, shorts)
Create reusable animation loops for ongoing content production

AI Character Transformations

Create 4 distinct character-based video concepts
Each concept explores transformations such as:
Different professions
Fashion styles
Scenarios or locations

Deliver:

4 versions per concept
Each version approximately 1 minute long
Focus on visual creativity and variation (no narrative required)
Adapt content for:
Landscape (long-form platforms)
Short-form (e.g., reels, shorts)

Optimization & Delivery

Ensure all videos are optimized for:
Short-form distribution
Cross-platform compatibility
Deliver platform-ready final video files
Maintain consistency in visual quality and formatting

Asset Development

Produce reusable animation loops and visual elements
Ensure assets can be repurposed across multiple pieces of content
Organize and deliver source files for future use

Collaboration & Workflow

Work closely with:

Digital Product Manager (direct supervisor)
Ubongo’s Creative and Production teams
Participate in feedback and iteration cycles
Iterate rapidly based on testing and internal feedback

Key Deliverables

AI-enhanced remixes of existing Akili and Me music videos
4 character transformation videos (1 minute each)
Portrait and landscape-optimized versions of all outputs
Reusable animation loops and visual assets
Platform-ready final video files
Organized project files and source materials

Duration of Assignment

Start Date: 25th May 2026

End Date: 30th June 2026

Reporting & Supervision

Reports To: Digital Product Manager

Key Collaborators:

• Director of Digital Products
• Creative Director
• Post Production Manager
• Senior Producer

Budget & Payment Terms

• Payment will be made on a deliverables-based arrangement, upon satisfactory completion and approval of agreed outputs.
• Candidates are requested to submit their financial proposals/estimates for the assignment based on the scope of work and deliverables outlined.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in video production, animation, or motion design
• Experience using AI tools for video generation or visual manipulation
• Strong creative skills in visual storytelling and design
• Ability to produce engaging, child-friendly visual content
• Experience working in fast-paced, iterative production environments

Technical Requirements

• Proficiency in video editing and animation tools (e.g., After Effects, Premiere Pro, Blender, or similar)
• Familiarity with AI video generation tools and workflows
• Strong understanding of video formats for digital platforms (short-form vs long-form)
• Ability to deliver high-quality, platform-ready video outputs

Performance Expectations

• Deliver high-quality outputs within tight timelines
• Demonstrate strong creativity and variation across outputs
• Maintain alignment with Ubongo’s brand and child-safety standards
• Respond effectively to feedback and iteration cycles

Intellectual Property & Confidentiality

• All deliverables produced under this assignment shall remain the property of Ubongo.
• The consultant is expected to maintain strict confidentiality of all project materials.

Evaluation Criteria

Performance and selection will be based on:

• Creativity and originality of visual outputs
• Technical execution and production quality
• Ability to generate diverse visual variations efficiently
• Understanding of digital-first content formats
• Ability to deliver within budget and timelines

The last day to receive applications for this TOR will be 19th May, 2026.

How to Apply

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