Our client is seeking a highly experienced and creatively drivenSenior Designer with a passion for motionto join their team. This pivotal role will primarily support our growing animation and video initiatives working across a diverse range of projects from animated explainers to live-action productions. If youre a big-picture thinker with a keen eye for detail and a knack for bringing concepts to life through compelling visuals we want to talk to you.
What youll do:
- Lead Creative Conception:Collaborate with Designers Producers and Copywriters to conceptualize visualize and build compelling design solutions for animated and live-action video projects.
- Visual Storytelling & Execution:Translate complex ideas into clear engaging visual narratives. This includes:
- Developing comprehensive storyboards for both animated explainers and live-action shoots.
- Creating initial graphic concepts style frames and mood boards.
- Producing high-quality comps and final design deliverables for animation.
- On-Set Creative Direction:Leverage your experience working on live-action shoots including on-set creative direction to ensure visual integrity and alignment with the overall design vision.
- Rapid Prototyping:Conceptualize and iterate design ideas quickly often under tight deadlines delivering effective visuals that maintain the companysquality standards.
- Collaborative Partnership:Work closely with cross-functional teams providing design expertise and ensuring seamless integration of visual elements across all project phases.
- Brand Stewardship:Ensure all design work aligns with client brand guidelines while pushing creative boundaries where appropriate.
Does this describe you
- 6 - 8 years of professional design experience with a significant focus on designing for animation (both animated explainers and motion graphics) and live-action storyboarding.
- A strong ability to conceptualize innovative design solutions and think big-picture about visual strategy.
- Proven experience working on live-action productions including direct experience with on-set creative direction.
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign After Effects understanding of design hand-off). Figma/Sketch experience is a plus.
- BONUS POINTS: Solid understanding of After Effects and animation project production.
- A robust and compelling portfolio showcasing your design work for animation (style frames character design background art camera movement and transitions) storyboarding and strong conceptual abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment and articulate design rationale clearly.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously prioritize tasks and thrive in a fast-paced agency setting.
Culture
- We work hard and have a great time
- We love taking on challenges and growing
- Were structured with small teams where everyone has a voice and an impact on whats created
- Were inspired by each others talent and celebrate excellent work
- Were dedicated and have each others back so we all succeed
- We believe in a good work/life balance
Benefits
- Health & vision insurance with dental options available
- Traditional 401k
- Bi-annual profit share
- Generous PTO policy plus company holidays
- Annual money to give to charity & community involvement opportunities
- 4.5-day work week (as projects and deadlines allow)
- Hybrid work environment with opportunities for in-person
Required Experience:
Senior IC