Seeking a Passionate Motion Graphics Designer to Bring Ideas to Life
Signal Flare is seeking a talented Motion Graphics Designer who is passionate about bringing ideas to life with engaging motion graphics. As a Motion Graphics Designer at Signal Flare, you will be responsible for creating visually stunning and compelling motion graphics that enhance our productions. You will work closely with our Visual FX Director to ensure that all visual elements meet our high standards of creativity and technical excellence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with creative team members to understand project requirements
- Ensure all visual elements are consistent with the production's overall style by working closely with the creative team.
- Conceptualize, design, and animate complex 2D/3D motion graphics.
- Create visual mock-ups and storyboards to convey design ideas and motion of graphics
- Develop unique visual solutions for each project using mixed content such as typography, photography, graphic elements, infographics such as charts & graphs, animations, motion graphics, video, etc. to tell a comprehensive story
- Create high-quality motion graphics and animations for various projects including social media content, videos, presentations, and more
- Edit video and audio footage to enhance motion graphics
- Modify existing motion graphics to fit specific project requirements
- Optimize content, integrate green screen content with backgrounds and text, and select audio, video, and animation for video and motion graphics
- Work with audio and sound designers to ensure that motion graphics are synchronized with audio tracks
- Gather, create, organize, and composite source files including custom graphics, stock video and images, unique illustrations, green screen video, and audio
- Apply feedback and make revisions during the review cycle while guiding the overall narrative to be clear and concise
- Attend meetings regularly with stakeholders and report on project progress and milestones
- Complete special projects as assigned
- Stay up-to-date with the latest design and animation trends and techniques
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, animation, or a related field
- Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of motion graphics and animation work
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in motion graphics design for film, television, or digital media
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop
- Knowledge of 3D software such as Cinema 4D or Maya is preferred
- Knowledge of Unreal Engine and workflow of a virtual production will be a big plus
- Understanding of compositing and visual effects techniques is a plus
- Strong design skills with an excellent understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and composition
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work well under pressure
- Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work with precision and accuracy
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify issues and develop solutions proactively
- Strong understanding of technical requirements for motion graphics in various mediums (broadcast, digital, etc.)
- Candidates with more experience or award-winning portfolios can be considered for a Senior Motion Graphics Designer role.
ABOUT SIGNAL FLARE
Signal Flare is an independent, international award-winning production company bringing untold human stories from hidden corners of the world to the global stage inspiring meaningful dialogue that leads to action.
We specialize in creating compelling stories with an investigative niche and we offer full production services from story development to providing broad distribution opportunities and partnerships with major clients such as Netflix, HBO, Amazon, and Vice. Our presence in Asia and deep understanding of the region gives us better access to stories and locations, leading to improved contextualization for both local and global audiences.
Signal Flare's mission is to inspire positive change through the power of innovative, redemptive storytelling. Ultimately, our vision is to ignite transformation in society. We envision a world where storytelling is not merely entertainment but inspires people to action.
APPLICATION
If you are a problem solver with a strong technical skillset and a passion for storytelling, please apply for this exciting opportunity directly here or by submitting your resume and a portfolio of your work to [Confidential Information].
