Contract Motion Designer Job at Gala Games in San Francisco

Gala is creating entertainment that empowers on the blockchain. Across our family of brands, including Games, Music, Film, Blockchain and VOX, we're empowering creators and fans to build the future of entertainment.

Powered by talent from around the globe, we believe in making bold moves to create products that have never been seen in the marketplace. Gala was founded by Eric Schiermeyer (gaming legend and co-founder of Zynga) and Michael McCarthy (the Creative Director behind viral gaming hits such as Farmville 2). Since then, Gala has grown to be a leader in Web3 entertainment.

Under the Gala brand, we have a growing roster of reputable partners across Gaming and Entertainment, including DreamWorks, AMC, and NBCU. Plus, legendary game developers Peter Molyneux and Will Wright and music greats like Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Kings of Leon, and BT.

Our values are based on openness and ownership and the ability to deliver games, experiences, and opportunities to people worldwide. We are breaking down barriers to bring our communities joy, entertainment, and real-world value.

At Gala, we work with flexibility; we have a great time with our colleagues and love getting things done. While working here, you'll imagine and create new and exciting things for the world to enjoy. Your talents and efforts will improve our audiences' lives in the real world.

And this is just the beginning…

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Contract Motion Designer with a background in marketing or ad agencies to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in motion design, graphic design, and video editing. They should be comfortable taking briefs, leading projects from start to finish, and adhering to brand guidelines. Excellent communication skills are essential as this role will involve collaborating with stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered to the highest standard. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders, so the ability to communicate effectively is very important.

You will be a part of a company of super-achievers who work together to bring forth the evolution of entertainment. The ideal candidate has prior game dev experience, excellent people skills, business acumen, and an exemplary work ethic. We want someone with experience and passion for web3, cryptocurrency, and NFTs. We would love someone with a deep passion for innovation and a track record for working in a fast-paced, evolving, creative-minded environment.

Responsibilities

• Translate creative briefs into compelling motion design and video editing solutions.
• Lead projects from concept to completion, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand project objectives and provide regular updates on progress.
• Communicate both visually and verbally conceptual ideas, detailed production, and art direction rationale.
• Develop storyboards and conceptualize ideas to communicate brand messages effectively.
• Adhere to brand guidelines and ensure all visual assets are consistent with the brand's aesthetic.
• Produce graphic design for online and printed assets, making use of existing style guides and branding.
• Good understanding of image composition (photography background desirable).
• Pitch creative ideas to engage users and maintain interest in our products, keeping up to date with the latest trends and developments.
• Create packaging and manuals (digital/non-digital) for products to print/web-ready specifications.
• Take in-game screenshots for use across all art assets.
• Manage multiple complex projects.
• Continuously explore new trends and techniques in motion design, graphic design, and video editing to enhance creative output.
• Collaborate with other creative team members to brainstorm ideas and provide feedback on projects.
• Maintain organized project files and assets for future reference and collaboration.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Motion Design, Film Production, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in motion design, graphic design, and video editing.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, and composition.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate creative concepts to stakeholders.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for visual aesthetics and storytelling.
• Experience working in a marketing or ad agency environment is highly desirable.
• Self-motivated, stellar work ethic, fun collaborator.
• Excited by problem-solving.
• Fearless.

Nice-to-Have Skills and Qualifications

• Excited to drive the future of web3.

Gala is an equal-opportunity employer and adopts a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all staff. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do.

Employee Benefits

• U.S. based Employees receive unlimited PTO.
• U.S. based Employees receive 100% employee-covered benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance).
• Employee Assistance Program and much more.

NEXT STEPS

If you have the experience, passion, and drive to join our team, then please submit a resume by clicking the apply button below!

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for our positions. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country indicated by the job description without the need for visa sponsorship.

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