Studio: Hogarth
Job Opening: Motion Graphic Production Team Lead
Location: Sunnyvale, California, USA
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for leading the motion graphic production and post-production of animations using internal proprietary processes and tools as well as industry-standard methods
- Directs & informs animation expertise on projects both in creative & technical execution
- Work directly with designers, developers, and producers to prototype the creative direction of a given layout
- Strong ability to estimate timelines to achieve any given animation and to foresee and communicate any possible obstacles along the way
- Effectively lead a team of motion graphic production artists, ensuring they have the information and assets they need in order to meet the client’s quality standards and timeline
- Structure After Effects & production comps to optimize efficient production and localization workflows using the proper structure of animation assets
- Coordinate with producers, traffic, design, development, content management, and international teams to meet project goals and ensure efficient file handoffs for localization
- Review final deliverables with an exacting eye, ensuring that animations & video assets look & perform flawlessly
- Identify and help implement opportunities for process, automation, design, file formatting, and technical improvements
- Responsible for writing, updating, and delivering training materials for existing and flex resources
- Maintain a work environment that attracts, retains, and motivates the highest caliber of skilled Motion Graphic Production professionals
Qualifications & Skills:
- 5+ years experience in hands-on, high-volume motion graphic production for entertainment business lines (or equivalent), of which 2-3 years were in a senior role that included managing projects & animation creation
- After Effects expertise in compositing and UI animation, with scripting and expressions a plus
- Firm understanding of 3D practices and their integration with After Effects
- Photoshop knowledge and expertise, including but not limited to smart objects, resolution, and file export options
- Creating and maintaining organized shared working files and folder structures
- Working knowledge of Sketch and Principle
- Illustrator knowledge and expertise pertaining to vector-based animations
- Solid standards-based HTML, CSS, and general web publishing knowledge
- Maya/Cinema4D to After Effects workflow experience a plus
- Batch production, Adobe, Javascript, and Mac-based scripting experience a plus
- Render farm setup and usage experience are also a plus
- Highly detail-oriented, with a drive for perfection down to the last pixel
- Thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment and works well under pressure
- Self-motivated with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Establishes rapport and collaborates easily
- Problem solver with experience troubleshooting technical challenges •Resourceful, adaptable, creative, and results-oriented with high energy and a positive attitude
