SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for working with the Director, Motion and Animation and team to provide support in the conception and production of motion content in digital and social creative. The position works closely with global digital/online creative team, global brand creative teams, global marketing, global affiliate markets, and external agencies in the creation of concepts, storyboards, and animations to contribute to the achievement of strategic brand marketing objectives. As the Senior Designer, Motion and Animation, you will participate in the creation of content for various channels of distribution. We expect you to help produce, design, edit, and animate for instore LED screens, social media, online ads, commercials, web videos, and other video assets for various products campaigns and offerings. We expect you to bring a great sense of design and style.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Elevate MAC as a digital leader with innovative creative executions
Work in partnership with Global Creative, Global Marketing and the MAC Online Division
Work closely with the global affiliates to develop content that best meets the needs of the markets
Concept and edit videos and animations for global digital and social campaigns across all platforms including digital, mobile, social, out-of-home and in-store to create multi-channel awareness and to increase profitability
Work within the modular creative system to refresh content
Understand the Digital/Social/E-comm/XR competitive arena and bring new ideas to the table based on competitive review of the digital marketplace
Constantly innovate and bring digital ideas to life by investigating new technologies
Act as a creative conduit across multiple departments to provide creative solutions to support the brand’s needs
Ensure that all creative reinforces brand’s prestige position and uphold its equity
Edit video, design and animate 2D motion graphics
Implement strong typography skills and graphic design to animate text and visuals in promotional offers
Continually research and brainstorm creative ideas, styles, and trends
Work with creative teams and provide ideas in brainstorming meetings
Have a basic understanding of video formats, compression, specifications
Maintain a library of reference and swipe
QUALIFICATIONS
BA or BFA preferred
3-4+ years of work-related experience in editing, animation, motion graphics or related field
Strong graphic design background including concept development and art direction, and an interest in fashion
Strong and careful usage of typography
Skilled eye for aesthetic, well-edited and/or well-animated videos
Ability to work with a variety of people in various disciplines Experience with immersive digital experiences like VR and AR (such as Tik Tok filters) is a plus
Superior organizational skills
Understanding of current talent, trends and industry fees and usage
Needs to thrive in a fast-paced environment, oversee multiple projects, have attention to detail and work well with cross functional teams
Strong communication skills to able to present – Clearly communicates expectations. Can relate to a range of people spanning business to creative to technical discipline
Technical and creative proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator. Knowledge of Cinema 4D is a plus.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is the global leader in prestige beauty. ELC is the only company focused solely on prestige makeup, skin care, fragrance and hair care with a diverse portfolio of 25+ brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories. Infused throughout the organization is a passion for creativity and innovation — a desire to push the boundaries and invent the unexpected — as we continue the bold work of the company’s founder Estée Lauder.