🏢 Company: Russell Tobin
🇺🇸 Location: United States
🌎 Work Model: On-Site
Position Title
Motion Designer
Length of Contract
3 months
Location
SF, NY, Remote
Remote Role
Yes, open to candidates US-wide
# of years of experience
3+
Pay Range
As Per Experience And Market Rate
Role Mandate
The team is seeking a Motion Designer with VFX background to create animated graphics and visual effects for Edits tool.
Candidate Value Proposition
Edits is a new stand-alone video editing app by client that features new creative tools with more options, features and controls. Client Design Studio is driving design and production for Edits’ creative tools libraries, including filters, fonts, text effects, text animations, transitions, and video effects. The ideal candidate will be designing and working with a team of dedicated motion designers, engineers, and creative coder, collaborating to refine those designs as they are translated into code. The individual will be joining a unique and talented team of creative coders and designers, having the opportunity to work on Edits.
Role Responsibilities
Designing and producing text effects (TBD), video transitions (TBD ~30–50), and video effects (TBD ~30) under direction of Creative Director or Art Director. Collaborating with Creative Coder to refine designs in internal prototyping tools, and QA product integration. Prepare documentation and handoff materials for Engineers. SFX will need to work within technical limitations of the product (designer will be made aware of these constraints during onboarding). Collaborate with Tech Artists to translate designs into our team’s internal prototyping tools. Building out creative inventory for filters, effects, and transitions. Create documentation as needed. Produce any other types of video renders, After Effects files, and documentation.
Performance Measurement
Performance is measured based on deliverables: video renders, AE files, Figma decks.
Must-Have Skills
3–5 years designing and producing animated graphics and visual effects for real-time products and experiences. Experience working with technical artists or creative coders to translate designs into shaders and post-processing effects. Portfolio that demonstrates motion graphics and visual effect design. Proficiency with After Effects and Figma required.
Nice-to-Have Skills
Origami prototyping and 3D VFX software. Former client experience. Familiarity with more advanced VFX software. Experience with filmmaking/editing and short-form video production is preferred. Experience with Origami and 3D VFX software, and familiarity with video LUTs is a plus but not required.
Soft Skills
Collaboration skills. Team player – designing with other creative coder and designers. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Educational Requirements
Portfolio and experience preferred over degree in some type of visual art or design field. 3-5+ years of experience in this field and working with technical artists.