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Adobe Awards Showcase 2018
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Motion Graphics Animator Los Angeles, CA, USA Full Time
We are only accepting applicants with “recent” Cinema 4D experience.
We are an established digital marketing agency and we are looking for a highly skilled “Motion Graphics Animator” with Cinema 4D and VFX experience. Our ideal candidate is a highly creative Rockstar and an expert with interactive media software. You will use your natural artistic talent to create 2D and 3D animations for social media, infomercials, and commercial spots.
Responsibilities:
- Design and create original 2D and 3D content for UX/UI designs.
- Provide patterns and guidance on animation and transitions for different devices (TV, tablets, wearables, mobile, etc.) and platforms that include web, Android, and iOS.
- Re-versioning of assets to match new elements to existing footage by compositing, retouching, illustrating, coloring, grading and rotoscoping.
- Manipulate pre-made 3D assets including setting up animations, texture mapping, lighting, keyframes, and motion paths.
- Create mockups and animations for visual concepts.
Qualifications:
- BA in Animation or related field.
- 3+ years of recent 2D/3D work experience.
- Mastery of Adobe Suite, After Effects, and Premier Pro.
- Must know Cinema 4D, Maya or other 3D software.
- Knowledge of Nuke, Deadline, and RedShift is helpful.
- Experience with rotoscoping, VFX compositing, and color correction.
- Expert in a Mac only environment.
To apply please submit your resume, portfolio, or reel.
Thank you for your interest and we look forwarding to meeting you!
We’re looking to hire a full time Animator at Column Five. We are seeking an animator who is able to solve complex design problems using skills in storyboarding, design, animation, and creative storytelling. Advanced skills in After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop and the ability to translate static design into memorable motion graphics are all required for this role.Beyond motion and animation skills we are looking for a person with a solid understanding of foundational design elements from compositional layout to illustration to typography.Animators are vital team players and must be able to collaborate to create a vision, work under tight agency deadlines and have humility to be responsive to feedback from the team and our clients on each project.See C5’s 10 year anniversary reel to see the type of work required of our animators and motion designers. If you can execute this level or higher, we welcome the opportunity to meet you!Requirements
- Portfolio must show examples of generalist motion graphics work, 2D animation, character rigging/animation, and UI animation
- Must have advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically in After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop
- The ability and passion to learn new techniques and plugins
- Examples of 3D animation a plus, but should not be the mainstay of your interests in animation
- Knowledge of Cinema 4D and Premiere Pro a plus
- Broad knowledge of and ability to work in a variety of design aesthetics
- Strong communication skills, ability to clearly articulate design decisions
- Humility to listen, grow and learn
- 3+ years of experience in an agency or comparable full-time animation or motion design position
Job Description The IBM CIO is searching for talented Animation & Motion Designers to join our CIO Design team in providing IBMers with a great User Experience for our internal solutions. We drive excellence in employee solutions by successfully merging business and user goals, creating solutions that deliver intuitive user interfaces that increase adoption and drive business success. In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders and other talented creative professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team to create engaging content for the Global IBM user audience.
As an Animation & Motion Designer, you will create compelling, high-quality videos for broadcast. You should be a detail-oriented, self-starter who will raise the bar for our video content. Working with the project team, you may be expected to act as animation lead on projects and direct others as needed. This role is involved in each project from storyboarding through to design, animation, and broadcasting. You will work closely with visual designers and other motion designers to create an engaging experience for viewers and ensure a standard of excellence. This role operates in a fast-paced work environment with quick turn-arounds. The successful candidate will be a team player who enjoys working in an ever-evolving environment.
The focus of the Animation & Motion Designer is to:
• Create visually appealing animations and motion graphics
• Use text and images in a creative, engaging, and imaginative way
• Oversee and enhance current motion standards
• Work in tandem with project teams to ensure accurate delivery of final product
Must have the ability to work in the US without current/future need for IBM sponsorship. Please include a link or attachment to your portfolio.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
• 3+ years working professionally as an animator or motion designer, or demonstration of equivalent skill level
• Advanced knowledge of After Effects
• Demonstrated knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop and other design tools to aid in the creation and manipulation of assets
• Deep understanding of design and typography best practices
• Ability to manage multiple projects and remain flexible through multiple revisions, while maintaining attention to detail
• Solid understanding of usability and user-centric design
• Ability to accept direction and constructive critique
• Portfolio and/or demo reel of previous projects
Preferred Tech and Prof Experience
• Experience with animation and motion design patterns within a product UI
• Photography, videography, and video editing skills
• Experience with 3D modeling and animation tools
• Knowledge of Adobe Character Animator
• Storyboarding experience
EO Statement IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status
- Experience using Cinema4D or other 3D software.
- Experience making commercial level 3D models.
- Understanding on camera techniques and color-grading.
- VFX experience and post production knowledge.
- Product design (UX/UI) understanding / experience.