Motion Graphic Animator

Prefered skills

Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Time Management, Organization Skills

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and creative Motion Graphic Animator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong artistic eye, exceptional technical skills, and a thorough understanding of animation principles. As a Motion Graphic Animator, you will be responsible for creating visually stunning and engaging animations for a variety of platforms, including advertisements, social media content, websites, and more. You will collaborate closely with our design and marketing teams to bring ideas to life and ensure high-quality animations that align with our brand image.

Responsibilities:

• Develop animated content to effectively communicate ideas, concepts, and promotional messages.
• Create visually appealing motion graphics and animation sequences, including but not limited to typography, iconography, illustrations, and video footage integration.
• Collaborate with the design team to conceptualise animation ideas and deliver animations that meet project objectives.
• Receive feedback from stakeholders and make necessary revisions to ensure the animations meet their expectations and project requirements.
• Adhere to project deadlines and effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and techniques in motion graphic design, animation, and visual effects.
• Translate complex concepts and data into visually appealing and easily understandable animations, infographics, and charts.
• Implement visual and audio effects, color corrections, and editing techniques to enhance animations.
• Work closely with illustrators, designers, and scriptwriters to ensure the cohesive integration of animations into larger projects.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop compelling animated advertisements for various platforms, such as social media, websites, and events.
• Optimise animations for different devices and platforms while maintaining visual consistency.
• Maintain a digital asset library of reusable animation templates and elements for future projects.
• Adhere to company branding guidelines and ensure animations are consistent with the established brand identity.
• Strong planning, organising, and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Self-starter and able to take direction with projects.
• Creatively develop and present storyboards.
• Able to prioritise work, perform under pressure and deadline driven.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in animation, graphic design, or related field.
• Proven experience working as a Motion Graphic Animator or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, composition, timing, and storytelling techniques.
• Excellent knowledge of typography, color theory, and visual design principles.
• Ability to conceptualise and pitch animation ideas to stakeholders.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring animations are pixel-perfect and visually engaging.
• Familiarity with video editing software and techniques.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet project deadlines.
• A strong portfolio showcasing previous motion graphic animation work.
• Experience in creating animations for social media platforms is a plus.
• Knowledge of 3D animation and compositing software is desirable but not required.