Motion Graphics Designer – Midweight
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £33000/annum
On behalf of an award-winning Nottinghamshire creative agency, we are looking for a talented Midweight Motion Graphics Designer who is dedicated to developing stunning creative concepts and visual imagery in line with clients' creative and commercial objectives.
The successful applicant will be involved in each project from early creative development stages, through to asset design, final animation and delivery. You'll use your flair for creative inspiration to consistently exceed the individual needs of each project.
We're looking for a true team-player who is talented, imaginative and passionate about Motion Graphics, with a range of experience across different techniques, both 3D to 2D.
You'll join a friendly, positive and helpful team, working within a modern, creative environment.
Duties and responsibilities:
Delivering both 2D and 3D motion graphics projects to a high standard in collaboration with the creative lead
Contributing to the creative development process with ideas, R&D tests and research
Creating elements for all key production stages from design (style-frames, mood boards and storyboards) to asset creation (characters, environments, graphic devices and type) to animation
Maintaining excellent, professional relationships with clients, as well as the internal team and freelancers
Presenting work in progress in a timely manner, for peer review
Working to project schedules and delivering exceptional work
Skills and experience required:
Extensive agency experience in motion graphics
Capable of designing and creating assets in 2D such as characters and vector graphics/illustrations
Able to create outstanding style frames, concept mood boards and storyboards
Strong illustration capabilities
Excellent understanding and capability in design layout and typography
Strong knowledge of Cinema 4D and external renderer Redshift; along with compositing in After Effects
Comfortable using and manipulating third party plugins such as the Trapcode Suite
Comprehensive knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create animation assets and artwork
Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
Able to manipulate audio, edit music tracks and add sound design using Premiere Pro or Adobe Audition
Demonstrates a passion for motion graphics and a real drive to create great work
Maintains an up to date awareness of the latest design trends and is always curious to explore new creative possibilities
Comfortable presenting ideas to the internal team as well as to clients
Takes a friendly, helpful approach and enjoys working in a collaborative team
Proactive and well-organised in busy environments, with great problem-solving skills
Hours of work:
Monday to Thursday: 9.00am – 5.30pm, Friday: 9.00am – 5.00pm (37 hour working week)
There may be some work beyond normal hours to meet deadlines
A hybrid working option is in the process of being developed
Salary and benefits:
£33,000 with quarterly and annual performance related bonuses
Joint-funded workplace pension
A personal training budget of £500 per year to compliment your personal development plan
25 days annual leave (plus 8 days bank holiday) and an additional day for every year completed
Access to over 300 offers and discounts via Perkbox
Monthly and quarterly social events and Christmas and Summer parties
More Information
- Address Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
