Motion Designer Job Description

Motion Designer Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Motion Designer to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Proven experience with motion design & animations for client-based agencies and/or broadcast/film with a deadline-driven environment;
  • Integrate and provide feedback to other design disciplines on the team;
  • Good sense of timing and screen composition;
  • Ability to work independently and under close direction;
  • Proficiency in After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, and Illustrator;
  • You find the balance between animations that are pleasing to the eye as well as efficient and purpose-built;
  • Knowledge of video codecs and formats as well as video/broadcast and web standards;
  • Significant working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite;
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills;
  • Up-level videos through composited moving interfaces, bumpers, and animated stories;
  • Bachelor Degree in Media Arts (or equivalent) is required;
  • You are capable of doing moderate rigging tasks and animations in a 3d package;
  • Assist in the production of guides, vision demos, presentations and prototypes;
  • Editing video assets and creating animated overlays for short form video projects;
  • Work alongside creative colleagues and stakeholders to interpret briefs and create the best work.

Requirements:

  • 2+ years knowledge in 3d rigging and 3d animation;
  • Cinema 4D or other 3D applications;
  • 3D Package experience like Maya, 3dsmax, Cinema 4d or equivalent experience;
  • Knowledge of the principles, techniques, technology and current standards of video production and shot composition;
  • 2+ years knowledge of user-centered design and interaction approaches;
  • Experience with color correction, color treatment, special effects and music selection;
  • An expert in After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator;
  • Ability to translate written concepts into visually descriptive, impactful designs;
  • Competency in Premiere and a basic understanding of a diverse range of motion design software, plugins, techniques, and approaches;
  • Must provide a portfolio of work that showcases your talents in animation and motion graphics;
  • Adept computer user, you know shortcuts like the back of your hand;
  • Technical skills Skilled in the latest versions of Adobe Creative Suite;
  • Nice to have: Experience with 3D tools such as Cinema 4D;
  • Can easily multi-task;
  • A natural sense of curiosity and urgency.