Job Description

We are looking for a Motion Graphics Designer who lives at the intersection of graphic design and animation. Your mission is to enhance our visual storytelling through sophisticated 2D/3D animation, dynamic typography, and seamless visual effects. You will be responsible for creating everything from high-end commercial title sequences to complex data visualizations and UI overlays.


- Animation & Design: Conceptualize and execute high-quality motion graphics, including lower thirds, title sequences, logo animations, and promotional graphics.
- Visual Effects (VFX): Perform clean-up, rotoscoping, tracking, and compositing to polish raw footage into a final "hero" shot.
- Styleframes & Storyboarding: Develop visual concepts and styleframes to help clients and directors visualize the motion direction before production begins.
- Mixed Media Integration: Work alongside our Video Editors to integrate motion elements into live-action footage seamlessly.
- Template Creation: Build intelligent, reusable After Effects templates for the team to ensure brand consistency across series or long-form projects.
- Asset Management: Manage and organize design assets, ensuring all source files are structured correctly on the NAS server.

Job Requirements

- Software Expert: Mastery of Adobe After Effects is mandatory. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for preparing assets is essential.
- 3D Capability: Proficiency in Cinema 4D or Blender is highly preferred for creating 3D elements and environments.
- Plugin Knowledge: Familiarity with industry-standard toolsets (e.g., Red Giant Trapcode, Video Copilot, Boris FX).
- Technical Pacing: A strong understanding of easing, weight, and timing - making movements feel natural and intentional.
- The "Eye": Strong foundation in typography, color theory, and layout design.

Skills