SLANG Worldwide/Organa Brands | Motion Designer
Design
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Description
Summary of Position:
The Motion Graphic Designer will be responsible for creating complex animated graphics and infographics, kinetic typography and video pre/post production. The position will report to our Creative Director and work closely alongside the rest of the Slang internal creative team.
Our dream candidate:
You’re a powerhouse multifaceted motion design star. You love what you do. Your portfolio is mind blowing and award-worthy. You tap into culture, art, film, fashion, and technology for inspiration. You are a black belt of the Creative Suite and are always searching to learn new tips and tricks. You search out how to do that ~cool~ effect you saw in that one video that one time and are in constant pursuit of how to improve your skills and learn new things. You ask yourself, “how the hell did they do that?” and then “I need to figure out how to do that.” You thrive on collaboration with an ego-free capability to understand and apply feedback. You handle concurrent projects and fast-paced deadlines with a serene calm and sense of humor. You have a keen eye for clean animations and meticulous attention to detail. Your drive – insatiable, zealous in your pursuit of great motion design and animation, committed to delivering on time.
Is this you? We’d love to meet you.
Essential Job Functions:
• Design and animate graphics for SLANG and individual brands
• Main responsibilities will consist of: cutting together/editing videos, creating logo animations, informational graphics, 3d product/package renderings
• Communicate with team about projects and daily motion graphic needs
• Design for print related projects on occasion
• Learn various CG design software and participate in continuing to expand your current knowledge
• Handle other essential tasks as assigned
Skills and Attributes:
• Candidate must have had formal training in design/art and preferably motion at trade school or college, please don’t apply if you are not a designer
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2-4 years’ experience as a motion graphic designer in a professional graphic design/agency environment is preferred
• Strong executional skills in Adobe products, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects - Cinema 4D, Maya, and Premiere Pro are also preferred
• Proficient in shooting video, photography, design and animation
• Strong ideation and storyboarding skills
• A professional portfolio chalked full of compelling and aspirational motion design and animation.
• Exceptional relationship-building, problem-solving and presentation skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment with multiple deadlines
• Able to react to change and take direction effectively and productively
COMPENSATION: $60-$65K (Contract-to-hire)
