Senior Motion Designer (Remote)

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a Motion Designer for a Fortune 500 entertainment media client. Company culture has a commitment to professional development empowers employees to excel, and our open communication channels ensure everyone feels valued and heard.

You’ll join the Design team to craft captivating visual experiences by designing, animating, and creating high-impact media assets. This is a 12 – month contract + extension. The team is located in Albany, and the role is fully remote.

Motion Designer Responsibilities:

• Partner with Creative/Art Directors in the development and production of digital marketing materials
• You’ll collaborate closely with a talented team of copywriters, strategists, designers, art directors, and creative directors to develop stunning visuals that resonate with new audiences
• Adapt and modify creative assets to suit the requirements of global marketing campaigns.
• Conceive, design, and animate visual solutions for social media platforms.
• Contribute to the design, animation, and implementation of campaign and weekly marketing email communications.
• Participate actively in all phases of the creative process, encompassing research, storyboarding, animation, production, and final delivery.

Motion Designer Requirements:

• Possesses 4+ years of professional experience in motion design and animation, both in-house and agency settings.
• Portfolio: Maintains a robust portfolio and reel featuring cinematic-quality examples of work that demonstrate exceptional skills in animation, design, typography, composition, and pacing.
• Social Media: Exhibits a deep understanding of all major social media platforms, including their specifications and capabilities.
• Software Proficiency: Possesses expert-level proficiency in Adobe After Effects and a wide range of motion design software, plugins, and techniques.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrates a mastery of animation principles (2D), compositing, rotoscoping, inspiration gathering and sharing, toolkit creation (lower thirds, transitions, supers, etc.), and logo animation.
• Creative Suite: Possesses a strong working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Communication: Excels in both verbal and written communication.
• Multitasking: Capable of effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Industry Trends: Stays current with the latest design trends, technology, techniques, and processes.
• Quality and Accuracy: Maintains a high level of accuracy and quality control, consistently reviewing work to ensure timely completion and adherence to deadlines.
• Work Style: Demonstrates flexibility, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• A collaborative spirit and a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Proficiency in Cinema 4D (C4D).
• Demonstrated expertise in video editing or 3D modeling skills.
• Advanced knowledge of the Adobe Suite, particularly Illustrator.
• Experience in automation and streamlining workflows.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in video editing using Adobe Premiere.

Preferred Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in Art, Design, Visual Effects, or Marketing.

Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning
• Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development
• *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

To learn more about this Motion Designer opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.

This position has an application deadline of October 31, 2024.