Motion Graphics Designer/Animator

Company: SPECTRUM
Location: Stamford
Posted on: October 16, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description As a member of Charter's Multimedia team you will be responsible for producing compelling motion graphics animations to support the efforts of the Communications teams (Internal and External) and other corporate and operating units (including Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion, Product & Technology, Community Impact and others). The Motion Graphics Designer is an artist who actively and consistently provides animated, rich-media outputs that adhere to a design specification while leveraging creative know-how to bring a design to life MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintains familiarity with a portfolio of rich-media objects and composites that fit into an overall topical architecture, thereby increasing potential for re-use Utilizes creative skills (illustration, animation) and technologies (Adobe Suite, rendering suites) to produce the appropriate outputs on time and on budget Interprets storyboards and requests to deliver creative and innovative animated solutions Works collaboratively with the design team, making quick iterations and occasionally working in a workshop setting using creative skills to demonstrate "what's possible" Works collaboratively with internal clients and supports video production teams in ideating and creating animations to integrate with video deliverables Designs collateral materials, including emails, ads, pamphlets and infographics using photo editing and design applications, and creates graphics and retouches photos within Photoshop REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Skills/Abilities and Knowledge Expertise in software applications specific to creative design, including but not limited to the Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop,) and Cinema 4D (or similar software) Significant knowledge of current social media trends and best practices, with ability to create engaging animation for various different social media platforms Ability to work independently and be self-directed Demonstrated creative portfolio of animated business concepts Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple assignments concurrently to meet deadlines Ability to quickly and effectively shift gears to meet changing business requirements and priorities Demonstrate an ability to work closely with peers (including videographers, editors, and copywriters) Ability to read, write, speak and understand English Education BA/BS in Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation or related field, or equivalent experience Related Work Experience Number of Years Creative design experience 2+ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Video editing experience (Adobe Premiere) WORKING CONDITIONS Office environment 5% travel (if required)

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