Studio: Atomic Kid Studios
Job Opening: Motion Graphics Animator
Location: Milford, Connecticut, USA
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Building high-quality motion graphic / animations that continue to elevate the standards of our studio
- Coordinating with both internal and external resources for development of content, and working closely with a project lead and Producer
- Creating eye-catching graphics and engaging designs that appropriately articulate the story in unique and compelling ways
- Handling graphic projects from start to completion
- Developing and maintaining image library files in an organized fashion
- Collaborating with outside agencies and services as needed
- Mentoring peers and less experienced team Animators and interns
- Reporting to a Creative Lead
- Transitioning in and out of multiple projects with a high level of professionalism
- Being highly efficient, communicative and organized
- Accurately estimating and managing time in consideration of internal team and client deadlines
Qualifications & Skills:
- 4+ years of Professional Animation and Motion Graphics experience
- Associated experience in graphic design, illustration or other related fields
- A self-starter with exceptional problem solving skills, and can handle crazy late breaking changes and client “curve balls”
- Strong animation skills with an understanding of advanced animation principles such as timing, composition, force, weight and volume
- Experience working with audio, voice-over, music and sound design
- Highly proficient in the Adobe Creative Cloud production applications, specifically After Effects, Audition, Premiere, Photoshop and Illustrator
- Must be comfortable working in a Mac based environment
- Experience with 3D applications, such as Cinema 4D or Maya
- Digital design and layout skills needed to produce storyboards and digital key-frames
- Deadline and detail-oriented, strong time management of production workflow from inception to final render
- Ability to clearly communicate between team members and take direction from creative leads – we appreciate people who bring ideas to the table and are ready to collaborate!
- Finds inspiration and shares it with the team, always looking for ways to help us grow
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience with third-party plugins, such as; X-Particles (C4D), Mocha, Autodesk Universe Suite, various AEScripts
- Experience with Unity 3D / Unreal Engine
- Illustration (Digital / Mixed-media)
- Appreciates random Pop culture references
