Job Description

We’re looking for a passionate, seasoned and devoted person who is excited by the ‘art of the possible’ within video, to join our talented team of designers. You’ll have excellent visual storytelling skills, ambitious, keen to work collaboratively with a team of creatives and committed to developing your animation and illustration skills.

As a 2D Motion Designer, you would be responsible for developing creative for clients and internal audiences. Your involvement is critical in all phases of the motion design process, particularly concept development, storyboarding, animation and production. You will work closely alongside our existing Motion Designers, Technical Lead and Project Managers, assisting them in innovating, leading and managing our motion offering.

Software knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge of Adobe applications and fluent in After Effects CC
• Strong vector design skills in Adobe Illustrator
• Creating client facing documents in Adobe InDesign
• Building and working with 2D character rigs
• Editing video within Premiere Pro
• Audio editing in Adobe Audition not essential but desirable
• Experience in Cinema 4D not essential but desirable

Responsibilities include:

Design/Creative Responsibilities

• Working closely with our creative team to design and build compelling high-quality animations, video productions and immersive experiences
• QA and review of final output before presenting to the Creative Lead for client send-off
• Managing projects from brief to delivery, whilst ensuring the Creative Lead/Project Lead is kept informed of the status of projects
• Utilising conceptual and design skills help shape artistic direction
• Shaping projects by providing cutting-edge techniques and technologies

Interpersonal Responsibilities

• Working with the wider team and Technical Lead to innovate the Motion department
• Confidently pitching ideas to clients during calls/workshops
• Assisting with establishing timescales and project milestones
• Being involved in idea creation sessions with the team (storyboarding/workshops)

General Responsibilities

• Keeping to deadlines and ensuring projects are delivered on time
• Staying up to date with production tools and technological advancements

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Remote working
• Competitive salary and opportunities for business trips
• Paid overtime
• The option to convert overtime into ‘owed time’ or into extra holiday entitlement
• Tailored packages to each employee’s wants or needs
• Unlimited career progression and freedom to shape your role and contribute to Affari in the ways you wish to
• Inspire afternoons and outings, including regular staff parties!
• Free fruit and unlimited beverages
• High-spec equipment
• Monthly prizes and weekly opportunities for a lie-in
• Nottingham City Centre hub/office
• Comfy communal area and breakout spaces

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