Atomic Kid Studios is seeking Motion Graphics Animator

Atomic Kid Studios is seeking Motion Graphics Animator

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

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