Skill is hiring: Motion Graphics Designer in Cleveland

Overview

Placement Type: Temporary

Salary: $43.63 Hourly; $39.26 - $43.62

Start Date: November / December

Motion Graphic Designer | EY1JP00002865

This is a Sr Motion Graphics Designer role.

Candidates must be based out of one of these locations below, near one of our client's offices, and agree to a potential hybrid work arrangement.

Locations: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Portland, St. Louis

Responsibilities

• As an experienced motion graphic designer, you are a talented and motivated creative professional with the ability to lead and influence strategic visions that help internal clients solve complex business challenges with innovative solutions.
• Consult with internal clients to produce creative storytelling by preparing a design plan, storyboards, concept and layout for motion graphic projects.
• Advance the work by drawing on experience and knowledge, aiming for exceptional results.
• Design and create assets, bring them to life, and output high-quality and innovative motion graphic content.
• Produce complex animated graphics and infographics, kinetic typography and pre/post-production video; edit raw video footage and add elements to enhance motion graphics.
• Produce project deliverables, specializing in animation, audio and video.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to share new design perspectives and lead project teams in motion graphic processes, methods and techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Multimedia/Digital Design or related field or equivalent experience
• Digital creative portfolio demonstrating outstanding conceptual thinking and design skills
• Five years of related motion design experience
• Creative thinker exhibiting a range of varied styles and techniques
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and basic understanding of Microsoft Office software
• Knowledge of typography and appropriate use of brand colors, images and fonts for legibility and functionality
• Creative and technical expertise with Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and other related tools
• Proficient with a variety of third-party motion graphic plugins (Red Giant complete)
• Experience with Unity or other real-time applications is a plus
• Knowledge/experience in 3D modeling/animation (Cinema 4D) preferred
• In-depth knowledge/experience of video production techniques
• Working knowledge of sound mixing and color correction
• Strong knowledge of post-production workflow and the latest video production techniques
• Solid understanding of video formats and compression techniques
• Experience in storyboarding video and motion graphics
• Demonstrated skills in pitching ideas to clients
• Ability to understand the client’s big picture and communicate what they are trying to achieve
• Ability to initiate and engage in creative ideation sessions and anticipate internal client needs
• Proven ability to estimate time and track budgets
• Excel at project management: managing multiple projects, prioritizing milestones, and influencing clients and design colleagues to deliver desirable solutions within time frame and budget
• Ability to understand the internal client’s vision through active listening, advanced communication, and diplomacy with partners and team members
• Experience in working with clients directly, assessing needs and providing creative solutions
• Track record of working with stock footage and music libraries
• Experience in working with an external agency to hire voice-over talent
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teaming skills
• Ability to leverage brand guidelines to develop a range of creative initiatives using various procedures
• Proficient understanding of copyright regulations

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $39.26 - $43.62 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.