The Junior Motion Graphics Designer role is perfect for a design generalist with broad knowledge and experience across motion design and concept/style frames for use in a diverse range of projects within our Integrated Advertising division. 

The Junior Motion Graphics Designer will create compelling and unique motion graphics and style/pitch frames for clients under the supervision of Art Directors and/or Creative Directors. The Junior Designer must be able to thrive in a fast paced artist driven environment, creating both static and moving imagery as part of the pitching and execution process.

This is a full-time staff role with benefits, and although we are currently working remotely, this position will eventually require at least some onsite work in our Los Angeles studio.

• Taking briefs and direction from Creative Directors, Art Directors, or Senior Designers to execute motion graphics animations for a diverse array of projects

• Create style frame, storyboards, motion tests, and assemble treatments for pitch presentations based on both internal and client creative direction

• Work collaboratively as part of a larger team on the design focused areas of projects

• Meeting schedules and project deadlines

• Ongoing communication with production and leads regarding schedules and deadlines

• Taking responsibility for own workload, time management and notes/feedback actions required by Supervisors

• Excellent working knowledge of Adobe CS including: After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere

• Cinema4D / Maya is a plus

• Must have a viewable portfolio of both static and moving imagery for consideration

• Excellent graphic design and typography skills, in addition to a great eye

• A basic understanding of CG - must be able to work together with CG artists to help drive creative.

• Ability to turn around multiple concepts in a variety of styles and to take creative direction/revisions as needed

• Good communication and problem-solving skills

• Eagerness to learn and self-motivated in pursuit of own professional development

• Working independently and in collaboration with other artists

• Must be self-motivated and a collaborative team player

• Ability to work under tight deadlines in an artist driven collaborative workplace

• Dependable and flexible, dedicated to creating the highest quality images possible

Desired Skills:

• CG knowledge and/or familiarity a plus

• Illustration and traditional cel animation

• CG skills (C4D or Maya) during storyboarding process, a big plus