Motion graphics artist job description

Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Monster Jam , Monster Energy Supercross, Disney On Ice, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Sesame Street Live!, Jurassic World Live Tour, Kawasaki and Spin Master. Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 75 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.

Successful candidates must be fully vaccinated or be qualified for a medical or religious exemption. Proof of vaccination is required and may be submitted via the Company's secure website. Florida employees may request exemption pursuant to FL House Bill No. 1-B. Fully vaccinated is defined as 14 days after the second dose of a two dose vaccine or 14 days after the single dose of a one dose vaccine.

Please note that all Mitigation Guidelines for touring employees remain in effect as do any applicable venue, local, state, and/or international requirements, rules, regulations, and/or laws in territories outside of Florida.)

Design and create 2D & 3D video and character animations with the goal of enhancing video productions, live event LED displays, corporate videos, social and digital content. Will maintain broadcast quality graphics, logo animations, and character animation in both 2D and 3D platforms. Capable of sketching concepts to implementation of computer generated concepts. Utilizes 3D and 2D resources to expedite projects but also has the creative vision and skill set to completely design original concepts that meet or exceed producers direction. Must be able to take direction, receive constructive creative feedback and be able to work within a fast paced team environment.

Essential Job FunctionsDesign and produce 2D/3D motion graphics for broadcast television, high volume video services, and live event graphics for all FMS properties.Storyboard and animate for a variety of short form factual content with the skillset to create expressive character animations portraying a wide range of emotions.Present fresh and creative ideas, while working cohesively as part of the department team.Understanding and knowledgebase to create LED ribbon board images to venue specifications.Work Simultaneously on 5+ projects based on event needs and timelines.The ability to work nights, weekends and holidays based on the touring schedule.

Job RequirementsBA in Graphic Design, Animation, Film or a related field is preferred or 5+ years of professional experience.Expert skills in Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop.Proficient in tracking and compositing in Adobe After Effects.Proficient in Cinema 4D or Maya 3D.Strong sense of design and typography.Strong verbal/written communication skills.Creative thinker with strong work ethic. Ability to work on Mac or PC Platforms.Experience in project management software like SmartSheet, Workfront, or Monday.Understanding of Rundown software.Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.Expert skills in 2D (vector) character animations (preferred not required).Experienced in Toon Boom Harmony and After Effects puppeted-style animation (preferred not required).
Feld Entertainment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our employees, customers, and partners worldwide. We celebrate diversity and encourage our profoundly talented workforce to express themselves proudly. Our successful business model requires different perspectives and voices so that we can create the incredible live shows we put on. Come join us and help us light up the world.

Virtual effects has become an increasingly necessary part of the film environment these days and a talented motion designer is worth their weight in gold. But you don't need us to tell you that, because that's the world you're living in. Whether you're adding holographic humanoids into an office space or creating an animated short to explain the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow, you are the creative visionary with the magic wand.

If you're confident in your motion graphics talent, keep up with current graphic trends and love collaborating with other talented individuals, then this position is for you!
+ Work you'll do

- Video editing and text animation up to video tracking and masking

- Design cutting edge motion graphics using AE to bring our videos to life - some may be integrated overlays with live action, and others may be full-scale animated videos

- Provide creative vision to the editing process, bringing your own style to create beautifully composed work

- Create 2D and 3D animations from scratch

- Be a key part of the original creative vision at the start of each project (we're not just going to hand you a pile of assets and wish you luck), to include pitching original concepts, and development of storyboards and/or treatment books

Required Qualifications

+ Experience creating and animating motion graphics, and or relevant internship or part time experience (Adobe After Effects experience mandatory)

+ Experience working directly with clients to gather requirements, pitch design concepts, iterate on content, and deliver the final product (or similar relevant experience)

+ A strong sense of editorial timing and direction

+ History of telling compelling stories through unique creative assets and visual interactions

+ DoD Secret-level clearance highly desirable; candidate must be able to achieve Secret security clearance

+ Ability to travel 20 - 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience editing video assets (Premiere preferred)

+ Cinema 4D experience

+ Designing and animating for 360 /immersive video content

+ Color correction experience

+ Working knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator

+ The team

+ Deloitte Consulting LLP's Government & Public Services (GPS) Digital Government team is creating a new model for a new age: we're a creative agency and a consultancy. Understanding the digital space and preparing for what's next is at our core. Data is our heart, Agile is our passion, and user experience is our soul. We help government deliver next-generation citizen experiences, reshape how work gets done, and rewire the way government intersects with technology. That's the power of driving disruption. That's Digital Government.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

• Work across several different projects in the video department of a large content marketing agency
• Design and produce 2D/3D motion graphics for high volume video services, working with client designs and branding guidelines
• Storyboard and animate for a variety of short form factual content
• Working within a small but dynamic team, but predominantly working autonomously, taking control of projects from start to finish
• Communicating with clients on projects

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Ability to complete a project start-to-finish
• Are a ‘visual storyteller'
• Comfortable working with tight deadlines

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• 2-3 years relevant experience
• Expert skills in Adobe After Effects, Illustrator
• Expert skills in 2D (vector) character animations
• Intermediate skills in Cinema 4D (preferred not required)
• Intermediate skills in Photoshop
• Strong sense of design and typography
• Strong verbal/written communication skills, especially when interfacing with clients a plus

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Interested candidates should apply with a resume, online demo-reel, and cover letter.

This is a 100% remote working contract role, so location is not important. Your immediate supervisor would be based out of our Boston Office in the US, however you'll be able to operate day to day in your local time zone, but on occasion be able to adjust your schedule to cover meetings or calls with staff and clients in Australia, New Zealand, or the US.

As such you must be setup to operate effectively from your own work-space and be comfortable with pure remote / home-based working. Brafton's core business is heavily remote focused - and was so well before the COVID-19 pandemic, as such the business is extremely agile and well adapted to such working practices.

Remote animators are responsible for providing and maintaining at their own cost and expense their own computer infrastructure, internet connection and any industry-related hardware.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Brafton is an Equal Opportunity employer. In addition to federal law requirements, Brafton complies with applicable state, provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and training.