Motion Graphics Artist
adQuadrant, United States
Job Description
adQuadrant helps DTC (direct-to-consumer) brands dream bigger. We are a trusted advisor that provides holistic, strategic omni-channel digital marketing solutions by partnering our clients to solve the biggest challenges in terms of customer acquisition and growth. Our efforts produce tangible results backed by measurable data. We have the strategic capabilities, quantitative chops, deep creative understanding, and world-class talent with the best tools to drive revenue and profits. We are not simply a vendor checking boxes our seasoned team serves as an extension of the companies we work with, leading strategy and execution. Our goal is to be the go-to marketing consultants for solving the biggest challenges.
As a Motion Graphics Artist, you will be responsible for collaborating with the creative team on the execution of creative assets, from initial concept to final delivery. You have a precise eye for detail and are obsessed with organization and consistency across all deliverables. You have a firm understanding of the creative and technical aspects of motion graphics design, and can provide knowledge and feedback when needed. You are an ace at managing multiple projects and competing initiatives, even under the tightest of deadlines. A collaborative spirit, you have great communication skills and feel confident to speak up when you or anyone on your team needs support.
Requirements
You’ll be responsible for:
- Building, resizing and applying localization to 2D animations in large quantities for digital platforms
- Organize, edit, and color grade video footage from various production shoots
- Ability to do light VFX work (object replacement, rotoscoping, matchmoving, etc..)
- Heeding guidance and constructive feedback from all members of the creative team
- Maintaining ownership and responsibility, including QA, throughout each project
- Keeping close communication with PMs to ensure all deliverables are on track
- Ensuring all final deliverables adhere to brand standards and production guidelines
- Keeping up to date on and adhering to digital best practices across different platforms
Additional responsibilities:
- Editing for assigned clients
- Participate in client focused and team meetings
- Organization of assets
- Ideating, scripting, and shooting as needed
You’ll need to have:
- 3-5 years of production experience, preferably in an agency environment
- A portfolio showcasing production work on large campaigns
- Proficiency in 2D animation, primarily with Adobe After Effects
- Intermediate experience with audio/video production (editing, color grading, compression)
- A basic understanding of HTML5 and CSS (Adobe Animate experience helpful)
- Excellent retouching and proofreading skills (required)
- Excellent typography and layout skills with a meticulous eye for detail
- Strong written and verbal skills in both individual and group settings
- An ability to understand layout challenges of individual projects and work quickly
- and independently to provide creative/technical solutions to problems
- Adoption of the creative team’s communication and project management tools
Proficiency in the following programs/tools:
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Audition
- Adobe XD, Sketch or Figma
- Adobe Animate
- Adobe Acrobat
- Dropbox and Google Drive
- Google Suite (Slides, Sheets, Docs)
- Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
Additional things that will impress us:
- Character rigging/animation
- Knowledge of 3D Animation (Cinema 4D or Maya)
- Knowledge of Element 3Dplugin
- Experience with Javascript or After Effects expressions
- Experience with Frame.io
- Experience using a DAM
- Experience with project management tools
- Experience in a performance marketing agency a plus (not required)
Benefits
Our people come first. No jerks. No egos. Just people who like to work hard and enjoy winning as a team.
- Annual Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 per year + bonus
- Excellent Health Benefits (health, dental, vision, and life insurance)
- 401K + company match
- Unlimited Vacation Policy
- Paid Sick Leave
- 2 Mindfulness Days Annually
- 2PM Fridays each week
- $300/ year to equip your work space with new equipment
- $30/ month for home internet
- An extremely supportive and fun company culture
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified