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Duration: 3 months with potential to extend
Job Description
The Video team is requesting to bring on a Producer to support the motion graphics projects.
Summary
Our team is the in-house motion and video department for a large tech company in all territories outside of the US, made up of industry veterans from across the world with deep experience across film, animation and storytelling. We’re here to help the services teams deliver world-class motion and video, in close collaboration with our partners in Design, Editorial and Production. You\u2019ll join a cross-functional team working on a variety of lines of business, collaborating with some of the best content creators, business stakeholders, art directors, videographers and creative designers in the world. This person will be responsible for the delivery of animation and motion graphics projects, from storyboarding initial concepts to animation and execution of final deliverables. You\u2019ll have the perfect balance of creative and technical skills, meaning the latest technologies and innovations are deployed in service of the core story.
Duties
* Manage image schedules, expectations, resource management, and image tracking
* Track and manage imagery status of projects and provide weekly and daily status updates
* Communicate effectively with creative and retouching teams
* Accountable for risk management and unlocking projects that get stuck
* Troubleshoot and solve issues, drive process improvement, and recognize solutions as they emerge; receive, compile, confirm accuracy, and distribute pertinent project information to appropriate parties
* Work alongside Producers and production teams to develop processes and streamline workflows
* Schedule and facilitate pre- and post-production meetings with the Production team
* Stay current with emerging technologies while evolving processes for efficiencies
* Partner with the Marcom Asset Management team for archiving of all final assets
* Work with tools including Numbers, Pages, Keynote, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Camera Raw, Photo Mechanic, Capture One, and Quip
Description
The team is looking for a Motion Animator to join the team on a contract basis.
Responsibilities
* Create best-in-class motion graphics and animation to promote stories across a range of platforms
* Take existing static designs and explore creative ways to bring them to life via motion
* Demonstrate flexibility to work with diverse design styles and artistic routes
* Present ideas and motion concepts to the motion team and wider stakeholders
* Be a positive, solution-focused team member with a passion for new and exciting work
* Contribute to both creative tasks and executional production tasks
Requirements
* 5+ years of experience within a creative team, advertising agency or in-house creative environment
* Knowledge of visual storytelling through motion
* Detail-oriented with a strong design background and awareness of trends in design and motion
* Expert experience in After Effects, including plug-ins, effects and expressions; apply effectively across a range of motion deliverables
* Fluency with Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator) and experience in Sketch
* Understanding of what makes compelling content across multiple platforms
* Intimate knowledge of MacOS and iOS, including software like Keynote and Final Cut Pro
* Highly professional with the ability to deliver solid work on tight schedules and work independently with strong collaboration skills
* Deep understanding of motion/video workflows and processes
* Interest in emerging motion technologies and solutions
Beneficial Skills
* Experience delivering projects within APAC and EMEA regions with understanding of regional nuances
* Experience in 3D (C4D/Maya)
* Experience in character/shape rigging and cel animation
* Experience in more specialist animation styles (e.g., stop-motion)
Education
* Bachelor\u2019s degree or higher in graphic design, motion graphics, interaction design, art, film, broadcast, audio, media production or related
Additional Requirements
* Submit a demo reel and/or portfolio website clearly demonstrating design and animation work, with articulation of the candidate\'s specific role
* Demonstrate proficiency in design and animation through a motion graphics assignment
Client Description
Our Client is a multinational technology company that offers popular consumer electronics, media and entertainment services, software, cloud services, fitness accessories, and payment solutions.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Design
* Industries: Technology, Information and Media
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