JOB DESCRIPTION: Motion Graphics Animator / Designer
We are looking for an Animator/Designer to join our staff of creative thinkers. As an Animator/Designer you will be collaborating directly with Agency Creative Directors, Art Directors, and Producers to generate excellent high-quality work that is both creative and effective at solving for our Clients’ marketing needs.
The ideal candidate loves working as a team, is excited to bring in new ideas, can jump from project to project with poise, communicates clearly and effectively, thrives in a fast-paced environment and can self-manage. They are also resourceful, responsive, creative problem solvers and are eager to get the job done - all with a smile.
Additionally, they will be responsible for, but not limited to: organizing projects, building out templates, assisting in the design and preparation of presentation materials, comps, internal agency work, etc.
Responsibilities:
- Be very well versed in 2D animation, typography, motion graphics
- Delivers style frames, concepts, storyboarding and communicates visual direction
- Coordinates all aspects of final digital files, ensures that all requirements are met and that they are delivered accurately
- Organize and maintain project files and archives
- Responsible for quality control while adhering to deadlines
- Reviews work with Creative Director/Art Director/Producer prior to releasing finished art/animation for approvals
Qualifications:
- 5 years of related industry experience in animation and graphic design. Entertainment brand experience preferred.
- Experience in design and animation across digital and social media platforms (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
- Must display excellent design, typography and layout skill set
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite with a strong emphasis on After Effects
- Experience with compositing and color correction
- Experience with C4D a plus
- Ability to quickly deliver high-quality work under tight timelines with strong attention to detail
Technical Qualifications:
- Mac Platform experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience with Adobe CC: After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD
- Experience with PowerPoint and Keynote. Prezi is a plus.
- Front-end web design experience a plus
- Must be open to direction, mentoring and training to improve skills
- Maintains current knowledge of printing techniques and requirements, digital prepress and typography/font management
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and to problem solve and find design solutions, especially under narrow parameters or strict budget constraint
- Excellent organization, attention to detail and ability to handle multiple ongoing projects in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong typography, layout and editing skills required
- Degree in graphic design or fine arts
- Ad agency experience a must, direct response experience preferred
- Strong work ethic with ability to effectively manage your own time and stay on task
- Motion graphics and comping experience
Skills & Personal Qualities:
- A vested interest in our company and the work you do
- Assertive personality
- Drawing skills is a big plus
- Capable of handling and organizing multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Takes initiative and is a team player – willing to contribute to all aspects of the company as needed
- Works well within brand guidelines
- Versed in design for websites
An animator should:
· be creative and artistic
· have drawing skills (and sculpting skills for stop frame animation using clay)
· have excellent IT skills
· be patient and able to concentrate for long periods
· pay attention to detail
· be observant and understand how people move and express emotions
· have good communication and negotiation skills
· have good organizational skills
· be original and inventive
· work well as part of a team and be able to take direction from senior animators, directors and clients
· be able to follow a brief and work on their own initiative
· take criticism well
· work well under pressure and strict deadlines