Motion Graphics Designer

Overview

As an experienced motion graphic designer, you’re a talented and motivated creative professional with the ability to lead and influence strategic visions that help our internal clients solve their most complex business challenges with innovative solutions. You’ll consult with your internal clients to produce creative storytelling through preparing a design plan, storyboards, concept and layout for your motion graphic projects. You’ll advance the work by drawing on vast experience and knowledge, settling for nothing less than exceptional.

You can expect to be responsible for the design and creation of assets, bringing them to life, outputting and delivering high-quality and innovative motion graphic content. You’ll create complex animated graphics and infographics, kinetic typography and pre/post-production video, and you’ll edit raw video footage, adding elements to enhance the motion graphics. You’ll produce project deliverables, specializing in animation, audio and video. You’ll participate in brainstorming sessions to share new design perspectives and lead project teams in motion graphic processes, methods and techniques.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 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, allowing for effective legibility and functionality
• Creative and technical expertise with Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and other associated tools
• Proficient with a variety of third-party motion graphic plugins (Red Giant complete)
• 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
• Comprehend the big picture of what the client is trying to communicate and achieve
• Ability to initiate and successfully engage in creative ideation sessions and anticipate internal client needs

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $39.25 to $43.62 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

Hours: 9 am – 6 pm ET with flexibility to meet business and contractor needs
Candidates can sit in Locations: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Portland, St. Louis.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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