Lead Motion Designer

Lead Motion Designer

Animation Creation: Create high-quality animation/motion graphic videos for various platforms, including branding (logo and its renditions), marketing materials, product videos, explainer videos, social media posts and prototypes (user interfaces mocks).

Can create both short and long format videos (gifs, bumper ads, long format videos for social media or digital ads)

Storyboarding: Create storyboards, style frames, and motion tests to visualize design ideas and bring them to life, prior to production. Develop motion design concepts that effectively communicate the features and benefits of our dealership management system.

Storytelling and Visual Communication: Exhibit exceptional storytelling abilities and visual communication skills to create compelling and engaging animations in alignment with our brand guidelines.

Collaboration: Take full ownership of motion design projects, managing them from initial concept and visualization through to execution and final handoff. Work closely with marketing, product, category and design teams to fully grasp project requirements and deliver animations that align with the company's standards and vision.

Research: Continuously stay informed about the latest industry trends and best practices in motion design, ensuring the company's animations remain innovative and cutting-edge.

Technical Skills & Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in motion design
• Technical proficiency with motion graphics systems (video editing is a plus)
• Expertise in animation software such as Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, and Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Proficiency in basic vector graphics and illustration. Is adept with character animation (Basics in illustration to design characters, environments, and other visual assets)
• Excellent understanding of video compression and optimization for web.
• Strong attention to detail
• Perform quality assurance on all video footage and outputs.
• Knowledge in 3D software is a plus, enhancing the capability to create more dynamic and immersive animations.
• Proven ability to take ownership of projects, from concept to completion, and deliver quality work within deadlines.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, visual storytelling, and typography.

Must have - A portfolio showcasing diverse motion design work, including 2D/3D animation, kinetic typography, and multimedia projects.