Studio: The&Partnership
Job Opening: Motion Graphics Designer
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Conception and execution of motion graphics animation-based projects
- Animation of design assets
- Advocate of best practice, quality, and craft
- Advise on strategies to reach a particular audience
- Creation of motion graphics assets for video such as title cards, lower thirds, and end cards
- Knowledge of various social media platforms and how to use video to engage with different audiences
- Provide creative vision to the editing process, bringing your own style to create beautifully composed work
- Organise and maintain video files, including following best practices for version control, naming conventions, and organisation of graphic files
- Take an initial concept to the next level with motion graphics and animations, including 2D and 3D animations
- History of telling compelling stories through unique creative assets and visual interactions
- Working knowledge of Photoshop, XD and Illustrator, in addition to video editing software
- Work in close collaboration with stakeholders, designers, marketing managers and throughout all phases of project development
Qualifications & Skills:
- A strong online portfolio or demo reel
- Strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; able to follow direction
- Ability to realise a motion graphics design based on a creative brief and a storyboard
- Ability to inspect, clarify and execute a creative brief
- Experience with inspecting and complying with brand guidelines
- Familiarity and interest in emerging motion trends
- Basic videography/production skills
- Accuracy/attention to detail
- Understanding of broadcast and digital distribution best practices including technical aspects of production
- Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, and Photoshop and in at least one 3D motion design tool such as Cinema 4D or similar
- Ability to work closely with other designers & art directors in multi-stakeholder projects
