Job Description
Requirement Details:
Job Title: Motion Graphics Designer
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Duration: 12+ months with potential for extension
Rate Range: $58-60/hr on W2
Duties:
- The Motion Graphics Designer and Animator is responsible for planning, creating, and editing high-quality motion graphics and animated content for advertising learning programs and short-form learning.
- This includes developing creative concepts, working with internal and cross-functional teams to produce the animations, and ensuring that they meet all brand guidelines and technical specifications.
- The Motion Graphics Designer and Animator also plays a key role in developing strategies to maximize audience engagement and improve the overall learning experience.
- The successful candidate is energetic, full of ideas, and able to work with the best tools for the job, whether that's a full design suite, After Effects, or other animation software. They take pride in producing exciting content at a rapid pace. They are scrappy and able to adapt quickly to any situation. Most importantly, they create great content that people love!
Responsibilities:
- Plan, develop, and produce high-quality motion graphics and animated content for advertising learning programs, short-form learning, and People Team initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal and cross-functional teams to ensure that animations are aligned with brand messaging and learning objectives.
- Design and animate motion graphics using professional software such as After Effects and Illustrator.
- Develop content to maximize audience engagement, such as implementing campaigns, live streaming events, and interactive content.
- Ensure the quality and consistency of all motion graphics content produced, including adherence to brand guidelines and technical specifications.
- Monitor performance metrics and analyze data to refine content strategies and improve audience engagement.
- Provide high-level guidance on crafting story when working with clients.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend innovative approaches to motion graphics and animation.
Skills:
- Technical Proficiency: Expertise in motion graphics design and animation using software such as Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro.
- Creativity: Ability to develop unique, engaging visual concepts and strong visual storytelling.
- Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work cohesively with teams and convey ideas effectively.
- Branding Awareness: Understanding and adherence to company brand guidelines in visual content.
- Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of audience engagement strategies and ability to analyze performance metrics for content improvement.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to handle dynamic environments and swiftly embrace new technologies.
- Attention to Detail: Ensuring precision in every aspect of an animation, from visuals to timing.
Qualifications:
- In order to meet the standards of Internal Comms projects (some external social content + company all-hands videos) and also do projects like the Compensation Philosophy video series and some of the animated FlexLearn pieces we've hired vendors for in the past, this person needs ~5 years of experience
- Solid portfolio of short, engaging motion graphics and animated content.
- Strong understanding of Adobe Creative Suite applications, with a proficiency in After Effects, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro.
- Experience with digital media production tools and software, including animation editing software, graphic design tools, and content management systems.
- Excellent creative and conceptual thinking abilities, balanced with strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to balance quality and speed to rapidly produce engaging content.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in media production, digital media, communications, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in video production, editing, and post-production.
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