Senior Motion Graphic Designer

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Senior Motion Graphic Designer

Washington, DC
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The Senior Motion Graphics Designer is responsible for leading, conceptualizing, designing, developing, building and delivering high quality, on brand graphics and motion graphics for AJ+’s creative/marketing video and design initiatives.  This position plays a crucial role in the visual design formula, creation process and staying ahead of the curve with current trends. Solving information on design challenges and adding clarity to AJ+'s Creative output and provide leadership, support, train and counsel creative team members.

    ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Help to create and manage the branding with guidance from Head of Graphics.
    • Lead collaboration among other creative team members, initiating brainstorming sessions and generating creative concepts to elevate the quality of the motion graphic animation and styling in AJ+’s video products
    • Shape the details of motion projects by providing cutting edge techniques and technologies
    • Take ownership of and execute projects, outlining the initial creative vision, creating storyboards, and executing design concepts
    • Champion the value of great design within the team, and across the company, challenging perceptions in order to raise standards
    • Take ownership of and execute projects, outlining the initial creative vision, creating storyboards, and executing design concepts
    • Create high impact graphics and compose 2D and 3D animation used for final production
    • Create storyboards, development and communication of creative solutions and application on of ideas
    • Create and expand ideas from concept into actual brand graphic packages

    • Produce high quality motion graphics/branding designs
    • Lead/Collaborate with other team members on major projects
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    • Lead/Participate actively in brainstorms, contributing to new ideas and developments
    • Conceptualize/Brainstorm on projects/deliverables based on the creative brief or assignment/task with the Head of Graphics.
    • Train Motion Designers in production best practices
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Enhance the delivery of output across AJ+.
    • Effective team working skills, experience of working alone or in a team, maintaining good working relationships with colleagues.

    • Work on different projects simultaneously.

    OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Remain up to date on the latest developments in the field and be involved with design organizations.

    • Assist other department sections in execution of graphic and related creative materials at peak times
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    • Participate in taking the design direction of AJ+ forward with a key emphasis on stream based output
    • Field design and setup of interactive solutions for special coverage
· Supervise other staff upon request.

     

    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

    • Bachelor’s degree qualification in Visual Communication, Graphics Design, Motion Graphics, Multimedia etc.
    • Minimum 5-7 years of experience in the relevant field.
    • Must have a solid proof of Motion Graphics Design.

    SKILLS:

    • Excellent time management skills and the ability to work well under tight deadlines
    • Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team
    • Fundamental understanding of entire production process and strong post-production skills
    • Mastery of After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop
    • Illustration a plus
    • Experience using Cinema 4Dis a plus.
    • Knowledge of 2D and 3D
    • Good sense of composition, musical timing and pacing is required.
    • Quick learner with a desire to improveand an ability to take constructive criticism.
    • Proven skills in creativity, problem-solving, attention to detail,and priority setting.
    • Strong communicatorwith visual, verbal, pitch and writing skills.
    • Able to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment and take direction from Management.
    • Passion for excellence and hard worker.