Motion Designer/Animator (Temporary/Freelance)
Local Projects - New York, New York, us, 10261Work at Local Projects
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Technical Proficiency:Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging motion design and graphic design technologies.Utilize industry-standard software and tools to execute high-quality motion graphics, keeping up with best practices and advancements.Maintain a highly organized and user-friendly working file structure, aligning with LP best practices and standards established by the Director of Media Production.
Project Management:Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met, and deliverables are of the highest quality.Communicate effectively with team members and clients to present and refine design concepts.Maintain proactive communication with teammates and leadership throughout a project’s duration; raise flags and allow the team to course correct and offer support as needed.Required Skills/Abilities:Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects (2D animation), Photoshop, Illustratorand/or Advanced proficiency in Cinema 4D and/or 3D software skills are preferredAbility to visualize core design principles (layout, typography, color) cohesively across deliverablesAbility to design and animate dynamic and compelling motion graphics using various assets, mixed media, and other elements in collaboration with other disciplines at LP.Organize and creatively manage assets e.g. animation elements, run timings, audio, etc.Build compelling and clear storyboardsProactive communication and problem-solving skillsAbility to thrive in a highly collaborative environment with aforementioned co-discipline oversight.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Highly organized with a rigorous attention to detail.Effective time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Ability to design with a generative working methodology; iterative and explores dynamic solutionsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriateIllustration and/or 2D/cel character animation skills are a plus or CG generalist with CG character animation skills a plus.Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Motion Design, Animation, or a related field.Proven experience as a Motion Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing creative and technical proficiency.3–5+ years experienceAdditional Requirements:Travel may be required (domestic and global)Must be able to work on-site in our NYC Studio (hybrid)Primary residence in the NY/Tristate (NY/CT/NJ) or DC areasEligible to work in the United StatesRate: Commensurate with expereince$75 - $100 per hourBenefitsLocal Projects offers to its Full-Time staff Health/Dental/Vision, FSA, 401k, access to short-term and Long Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance as well as a generous PTO package.
Local Projects is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our collaboration with each other and the experiences we create together greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across all disciplines, at all levels of the studio. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color, and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.Local Projects is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.