Motion Graphics Artist

Motion Graphics Artist

United States of America - Irvine, California

Job Summary: A Motion Graphic Artist responsible for creating engaging, brand-driven animations while supporting videography post-production, including editing, color correction, and visual polish across multiple platforms. This role also provides photography post-production support using Photoshop, retouching, and preparing still assets to align seamlessly with video and motion-based storytelling.

Job Expectations:

• Design and produce high-quality motion graphics for digital, social, web, and video platforms.
• Translate brand guidelines, creative briefs, and storyboards into polished motion assets.
• Animate typography, iconography, UI elements, and graphic systems with strong timing and visual rhythm.
• Support video post-production, including editing assistance, basic color correction, and visual enhancements.
• Prepare and optimize assets for multiple formats, resolutions, and aspect ratios.
• Perform photography post-production in Photoshop, including retouching, color cleanup, and asset prep.
• Collaborate closely with creative leads, producers, and editors to maintain visual consistency.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and production schedules.
• Maintain organized project files and follow established naming, versioning, and delivery standards.
• Stay current on motion design trends, tools, and techniques to elevate output quality continuously.

The duties and responsibilities described above may provide only a partial description of this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all aspects of the job. Other duties and responsibilities not outlined in this document may be added as necessary or desirable, with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge

• Advanced understanding of motion design principles, animation timing, and visual storytelling.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end video post-production workflows and delivery standards.
• Working knowledge of 3D creation and integration within motion graphics pipelines.
• Familiarity with professional editing workflows using Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.
• Understanding of brand systems, visual consistency, and cross-platform execution.
• Knowledge of collaborative production environments, file organization, and version control.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in After Effects for motion graphics, compositing, and animation.
• Experience using Maxon 3D tools for After Effects (e.g., Cinema 4D, Cineware, Redshift integrations).
• Strong working proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve for video editing and finishing.
• Proficient in Photoshop for photography post-production, retouching, and asset preparation Ability to design, animate, and integrate 2D and 3D elements into cohesive motion systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills across multiple projects.

Abilities

• Ability to translate creative direction into high-quality, production-ready motion and 3D assets.
• Ability to independently execute complex motion graphics projects from concept through delivery.
• Ability to balance speed, quality, and creative integrity under deadline-driven conditions.
• Ability to adapt 3D and motion assets across formats, platforms, and evolving requirements.
• Ability to identify creative and technical opportunities to elevate visual storytelling.

Equipment Knowledge:

• Experience working on Apple Mac workstations in a professional creative production environment.
• Experience with Google Business Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms) preferred.

Experience Requirements: 2-5 years of professional experience in motion graphics, with supporting experience in video post-production and 2D/3D integration

Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a relevant creative field or equivalent hands-on professional experience in motion graphics and animation