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Senior Motion Designer
Location
United States
Posted
60 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Motion Designer
HOOK
• Collaborate with the Design and Creative teams to ensure motion projects exceed client expectations, demonstrating the ability to provide an informed perspective on how motion design can solve a brand’s strategic challenges. • Delegate tasks and help to oversee other motion designers on complex projects • Leverage knowledge of animation, editing and post-production tools to consistently produce top-quality work • Demonstrate an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines • Respond to client and creative feedback with thoughtful solutions that solve the underlying creative challenges • Become proficient in the tools and workflows Hook uses on a daily basis • Explore and experiment with AI technologies to discover ways they can enhance motion design workflows and creative output. • Communicate clearly and frequently with teammates to maintain project cohesion • Seek out opportunities to enrich our existing culture within the department and organization.
Job Requirements
- A thorough understanding of the 12 Principles of Animation
- The proven ability to lead small teams of animators on complex projects
- Expert proficiency in After Effects
- Working knowledge of Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma.
- Experience with Cinema 4D, 3D workflows, AI design and animation tools, or Lottie animation is a plus.
- Deep knowledge of various video & audio formats and when to use them
- A thorough understanding of project management and motion production workflows
- A strong motion reel or portfolio that demonstrates your abilities as an animator and video editor
- An outlook that embraces challenges and new methods of thinking
- A friendly, collaborative attitude
Benefits
- health insurance
- dental
- matching 401k
- paid vacation and holidays
- flexible work arrangements
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