The creative role of Junior Motion Graphics Designer will be responsible for working with the New York team and a wider global team of designers to create graphics for social media ,trailers, digital outdoor, features, title sequences and TV. This role will have a key focus on creating Social Media Marketing assets, so a strong passion for this is highly desired. You will need to be primarily skilled in 2D design/animation with knowledge and experience in rotoscoping and compositing. The ideal candidate will have strong static design skills & a solid understanding of typography alongside their motion skills. Experience in 3D design is appreciated, but mostly a desire and passion to continually improve and develop in this role is crucial. This is a highly collaborative role and a great opportunity to be involved in a huge variety of exciting projects. You’ll learn new things, maybe teach us a few, and most importantly make your creative mark. You will be joining a company of like-minded individuals and are expected to be self-motivated, creative, driven, and possess a willingness to go the extra mile.
This is an in-person role based in our New York City (Manhattan) office.
What you will do
● Working in Adobe After Effects and other Adobe Creative Cloud applications, to execute a job
● Creatively interpreting project briefs
● Assisting on research and development of projects; sharing exciting new creative references with the team
● Putting together mood boards and presentations
● Brainstorming and collaborating with producers, editors, and creative directors - with a key focus on Social campaigns.
● Creating mockups of Social campaign ideas for pitch decks
● Problem solving and coming up with creative solutions to new challenges
● Demonstrating a keen eye for quality checking & project organization
● Working to deadlines and communicating with producers regarding timelines
● Working with teams in our global offices (London, Amsterdam, LA and Melbourne)
● Ensuring communication between offices is fluid, being assertive in flagging issues, clear in handovers and realistic about time
management
● Keeping up to date with design trends whilst developing and learning new skills and software
● Keeping up engagement/awareness with Social Media advertising in Film & TV and also wider trends on key social platforms(Tik Tok,
Instagram etc)
● Continuing to strive for fresh and exciting motion design approaches to Socials
What we are looking for
● Proven experience working in a busy and fast paced creative environment.
● Creative thinking, curiosity, and passion for Motion Design and 2D Animation
● An understanding of Motion Design workflows across socials, trailers, opening title sequences and idents, and wider post-production
workflows
● Strong organization skills and attention to detail
● Good level in Adobe After Effects
● Basic level of Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
● Good understanding and appreciation of typography & static design
● Tracking, rotoscoping and compositing
● Good time management with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously and keep a level head under pressure in a reactive
environment with quick turnaround times
● Collaborative with the ability to work well as part of a team and create strong working relationships
● A calm and professional manner
● A proactive problem solver with a flexible and adaptable approach
● Fast learner and adaptable
● Focused and self-motivated
Desirable Skills
● Experience working in a trailer house, design agency, or creative agency
● Relevant degree (technical or related creative field)
● Other Creative Cloud applications (eg Premiere)
● Cinema 4D
● Knowledge of HDR
● Familiarity with Mocha AE for rotoscoping
HOW TO APPLY
Please upload your CV, cover letter, and portfolio, explaining why youre a good fit for the role.
Start Date: As soon as possible with flexibility
Application Deadline: Sunday 27th October 2024
Right to work: Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the US
Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage, and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds or other underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Application records will be kept on file for 12 months after which point, they will be deleted. If you would like your details removed from our system sooner, please contact us.
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