Motion Graphics Designer
As a Motion Graphics Designer at 10Pearls/studio, you will spend your time collaborating with our creative team to plan, develop, and execute amazing content on behalf of our clients. You should have an eye for design and a keen sense of timing. Your canvas is your computer, executing the creation of beautiful visuals to articulate our client’s goals and our team’s vision. You should be incredibly creative, collaborative, and focused, and have what it takes to see a project through from concept to completion.
Roles and Responsibilities: Social media is an ever-changing field, so although you will have some routine responsibilities, your role is going to require you to adapt slightly every now and then. However, this list should give you a good idea of what your day to day obligations will be.
Essential Job Functions:
- Collaborate with Art Director/Copywriter to produce thoughtfully designed motion graphics; translate concepts into compelling stories optimized for social
- Create motion graphics for a diverse array of media, including smartphones, tablet, and web
- Incorporate feedback from various team members and clients gracefully
- Seamlessly switch between a variety of brands and design types on a daily basis
- Assist in selecting appropriate audio, graphic and animation styles
Competencies:
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, driven, team player
- A clear understanding of and passion for media (traditional, new media, guerilla and ‘word of mouth’)
- Knowledge and understanding of social media (beyond just Facebook and Twitter)
- and how it benefits brands both large and small is crucial for this position
- Thrive in a fast-paced work environment
Requirements
- 2-3 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in design with a strong, diverse project portfolio
- Professional experience in After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Media Encoder
- Understanding of graphic design basics, typography, and movement
- Experience designing storyboards for motion graphics
- Willingness to learn new tools, plugins and software as needed
- Ability to own a motion graphics project from concept through layout, storyboard, and production, while also being able to create motion graphics from existing designs
- Maintain and follow best practices for versioning control, naming convention and organization of files
- Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively
- Video editing, illustration, photo editing experience a plus
Benefits:
Generous vacation policy, comprehensive healthcare plans, and amazing company culture!
10Pearls/studio is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
For applicants in the metro NY area, the salary range is $60,000 - $70,000 per year. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. The salary range may differ in other locations.