Motion Graphics Designer Job at Grey Dog Media, LLC, West Des Moines, IA

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  • Grey Dog Media, LLC
  • West Des Moines, IA

Job Description

Motion Graphics Designer

Grey Dog Media is looking for a full-time Motion Graphics Designer to work with the digital media, art, and editorial teams to conceptualize, develop, and implement motion graphic design solutions for our clients under the direction of the Project Director.

To be considered, please submit your cover letter, resume, and portfolio of work.

About us:

Grey Dog Media is a growing, national-award-winning creator and publisher of custom and consumer media. Our products include magazines, catalogs, books, websites, videos, commercials, and collateral. This is a fast-paced, yet relaxed environment with experienced professionals. We offer a friendly, professional workplace, full-benefits, competitive salary, and remarkable opportunities for creative-skills development, and career advancement.

Responsibilities:

Create engaging and visually appealing motion graphics content to support client needs

Concept, execute, and polish motion graphics for our short-form videos for social media

Write and develop concepts that effectively tell a story and communicate our client’s message using motion graphics

Convey concepts through storyboarding/sketches and written descriptions

Attend and participate in weekly brainstorming sessions and report on work progress

Remain up to date on trends and emerging platforms including insights into cultural trends and target audiences

Work in a collaborative manner to meet client deadlines

Maintain a positive can-do attitude

Work with team to get direction on projects, hand off files in an organized way, and deliver work that is polished and in the format needed by the client

Efficiently manage the workflow of assigned projects

Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, animation, art, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)

Minimum 2 years of experience as motion graphics designer in a professional capacity

Strong portfolio of motion graphics work with a professional reel demonstrating proficiency in skill and a sophisticated sense of style and design

Excellent proficiency in software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop. Adobe InDesign experience preferred. Proficiency in color grading software or plug-in a plus.

Strong understanding of design, typography skills, and color sense

Ability to tell a story or communicate a message using motion graphics and visualize opportunities for motion in still assets

Problem-solving, interactive approach to design, with ability to multi-task and work in different brand aesthetics

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong organizational and time-management skills with high attention to detail

Highly motivated with ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and desire to work on a collaborative team with high standards

Strong knowledge of entire production lifecycle, including pre-production, audio and video recording, lighting, studio environments, editing, and content delivery

Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills; able to balance multiple priorities and demands simultaneously

Maintains a positive attitude, even while working under pressure in an environment where job demands are constantly changing

Job Location: In office; West Des Moines, Iowa

Position/Type: Full-Time/professional

Benefits: Medical/HSA/401K/LTD/AD&D/Life Ins./Dental/PTO/Vision

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

Job Tags

Full time, Afternoon shift,

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