Full-Time Motion Graphics Designer

Description

• The Motion Graphics Designer will report to the Director of SEO and be responsible for conceptualizing, designing and developing a high volume of quality, creative animated compositions based on provided SEO-optimized video scripts. This position will work closely with the entire marketing and design team. • You will be responsible for drafting storyboard concepts, layouts for all motion graphic projects and directly collaborate with stakeholders. • You will be responsible for producing multimedia deliverables containing high quality video and audio tracks for all SEO video projects • Manage all aspects of SEO-related video content globally • Create a high volume of compelling educational videos that elevate the Keeper brand • Design and create storyboard concepts; layout and design enticing motion graphics videos for various media platforms such as YouTube and TikTok • Edit raw video footage and add effects/elements (audio, video, colors, animation) to enhance motion graphics • Maintain and follow best practices for version control, naming conventions and organization of graphic files • Collaborate with the design team to ensure videos meet brand standards and guidelines • Evaluate new opportunities including expansion onto additional platforms • Bring/present new ideas to the marketing and design teams for how to best use video across the changing online media landscape • Prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively

Requirements

• At least 3 years of video and animation experience • Bachelor's degree in Visual Effects and Motion Graphics or equivalent • A strong work ethic, ability to take ownership and to proof-check your own work with high accuracy. • Team-oriented, coachable, open to input, fanatical about detail and persistent in your pursuit of excellence • Creative thinker exhibiting a range of varied styles and techniques. Have the ability to visualize and bring early-stage ideas to life • Strong design sense, and ability to effectively communicate complex concepts into digestible videos for consumers and IT professionals alike • Working knowledge of sound mixing and color correction • Strong understanding of post-production workflow and the latest production technology. • Solid understanding of video formats and compression techniques • Knowledge of typography and appropriate use of brand colors, images and fonts, allowing for effective legibility and functionality • Efficiently communicate their ideas and solutions to problems • Collaborative with high stakeholders and design team members • Some knowledge/experience in 3D animation • Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite; After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe XD and Premiere Pro and other tools such as Figma (Experience in Cavalry, Fable, Lottie and Blender is a bonus.) • Experienced crafting animations for web (Video, SVG, JSON, webM and CSS) • An online portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual thinking and impeccable craft across a variety of projects

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision (inclusive of domestic partnerships) • Employer Paid Life Insurance & Employee/Spouse/Child Supplemental life • Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance • 401K (Roth/Traditional) • A generous PTO plan that celebrates your commitment and seniority (including paid Bereavement/Jury Duty, etc) • Above market annual bonuses