Motion Graphic Artist

4-month contract, onsite in NYC. Pay rate: $40–45/hr (W2).

About the role

The Motion Graphics Artist will design and edit video and graphic material for branded custom content, marketing initiatives, events, and advertising campaigns across the firm’s entire portfolio of linear, digital, and streaming properties. This role requires in-depth, professional knowledge of the latest animation, video editing, and VFX techniques, as well as a willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and accurately execute creative to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create motion graphics, implement VFX, and edit a variety of video deliverables, including advertising for linear, streaming, digital, and social; ad products, graphics packages, event collateral, interstitials, sizzle reels, case studies, and more.
• Demonstrate expert familiarity with the following techniques:
  • 2D and 3D Animation
  • Motion Tracking
  • Keying
  • Rotoscoping
  • Compositing
  • Color Correcting
  • Retouching
  • Typography
  • AI tools
  • Video Editing
• Respond to feedback from the creative team and stakeholders accurately and creatively to ensure a unified vision is properly executed.
• Manage multiple editorial projects simultaneously through all steps of post-production—from concepting through finishing and delivery.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of professional motion graphics experience; experience in television entertainment and advertising industries preferred.
• Intimate knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro; Cinema 4D and Element 3D a plus.
• Professional video editing capabilities required.
• Fluency with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Familiarity with all relevant video formats and codecs.
• Strong understanding of the most current design and animation trends.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and meeting tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated and comfortable collaborating in a team environment.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience working in an agency-like structure.
• Ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communicator.
• Very creative and aligned with all of our brand aesthetics.

Pay

$40–45 per hour (W2).

Schedule

4-month contract, onsite in NYC.