Key Qualifications
- Strong command of visual and communication design principles, complemented by a refined motion language and a deep understanding of motion storytelling.
- Passionate about animation, graphic design, and typography, with a keen eye for detail and visual rhythm.
- Proven expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly After Effects for high-end animation and compositing.
- Experienced in designing After Effects toolkits, developing motion systems that streamline production and maintain visual consistency across deliverables; knowledge of scripting or expressions (such as ExtendScript or Python) is preferred to further enhance efficiency and automation.
- Highly skilled in Cinema 4D, with a strong eye for lighting, texturing, and rendering in Redshift; experience with Houdini or other procedural 3D workflows is preferred.
- A hands-on, solutions-oriented problem solver, adept at addressing technical and pipeline challenges to keep production running smoothly.
- Skilled at working independently, managing daily tasks, and presenting creative solutions to leads during reviews and dailies.
- A clear and concise communicator with excellent organizational skills, excelling in teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
Description
Our ideal candidate is:
- A skilled animator and designer who delivers high-fidelity, creatively driven work under tight deadlines.
- A creative thinker and problem solver who thrives both independently and collaboratively, bringing innovative solutions to complex challenges.
- Detail-oriented yet imaginative, with a meticulous approach that balances craft and creativity.
- Experienced in developing and executing marketing design, with a strong understanding of what drives engagement across diverse platforms and audiences.
- Demonstrates a curiosity for new tools, technologies, and workflows, continuously exploring ways to elevate creative output.
- Skilled in concepting and prototyping ideas across a wide range of platforms, with the ability to rapidly visualize experiences across Apple devices and environments.
- Excels in global, cross-functional team settings, navigating time zones, shifting schedules, and fast-moving production cycles with ease.
- Experienced in creating motion design systems for on-screen graphics packages, ensuring cohesive and impactful motion storytelling.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic, Information, Communication, Media design or equivalent professional experience demonstrating on-box skills and knowledge in these areas.
Additional Requirements
- Portfolio/reel demonstrating proficiency in delivering strong creative motion assets across display, programmatic, and social media.
- 10+ years relevant design and animation experience at one or more respected production studios.
- Clear understanding of industry-standard 2D and 3D workflows.
- Fluency in Apple products services (Apple Music, Podcasts, Books, News, etc).
This is a hybrid-onsite position based at our Culver City office. Candidates must be able to work onsite three days a week.
