IPG DXTRA is hiring : Motion Graphics Designer & Editor in Niagara Falls

Overview

MOTION GRAPHICS DESIGNER & EDITOR

Weber Shandwick, one of the world's leading marketing and communications agencies, is seeking a creative, passionate and unique thinker to join our New York office as a Graphic & Motion Designer. You'll join a growing and innovative team of art directors, designers and writers, working primarily with a global consumer electronics client.

The right candidate will be skilled in both motion graphics animation and editing, with an eye for design and experience in production / videography (or strong willingness to learn).

You should also have a keen awareness of pop culture and social trends and will be asked to contribute fresh, culture-forward ideas for our client's social channels.

You'll have the chance to work closely with the brightest minds across the North American Weber Shandwick network, solving provocative client challenges as you develop in your creative career.

Responsibilities

Develop video and motion design for both internal and customer-facing touchpoints (e.g., sizzle reels, out-of-home advertising, social media posts, product demos, etc.).

Ability to translate existing campaign visuals into motion and develop net-new visuals adhering to brand guidelines.

Social media content creation for both organic and paid media content.

Use the medium of video editing to tell a compelling story.

Participate in content shoots - filming on phone or DSLR camera (as the situation requires), assisting with setting up / breaking down lighting and set dressing.

Assist with pre-production, including researching locations and props.

From concept to execution, bring an enthusiasm for solving design and marketing challenges throughout the life of a project, and amid stakeholder revisions.

Have mastery of all major design, video and animation software.

Work with Art Directors to create compelling visuals and bring conceptual tactics to life.

Display an understanding of digital and interactive design principles; we do not produce many websites or mobile apps, but need someone who can speak to and define those UX / UI needs when necessary.

Basic Qualifications

2 - 5 years of experience in video production, editing and motion graphics as well as design.

Extreme comfort with all relevant motion and design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, including Premiere and After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), as well as presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint).

Basic HTML5 coding skills.

Self-motivated entrepreneurial and endlessly curious.

Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage your own time in a deadline-driven environment.

Experience with social media platforms and a working knowledge of their best practices.

An interest in staying on top of emerging platforms, mobile design and development trends.

Must have a portfolio (share anything that conveys the way you think or approach assignments, even if it was never produced).

Additional Qualifications

Education in advertising design and conceptual thinking is preferred.

Bonus skills : illustration, photography, retouching, filmmaking, etc. Any artistic passion points are always a plus.

Knowledge of or strong interest in consumer electronics a plus.

Note : If you are selected for an interview, please come prepared to discuss and showcase your art direction portfolio and walk through your conceptual / strategic creative approach to assignments. Use work or case studies necessary to best represent these areas of expertise.

The Weber Shandwick Collective recognizes that your health and wellbeing are a priority. This is why we offer a full suite of benefits including :

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k (with employer match)

Tuition Reimbursement

Juice Money - $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards purchases that nourish your health, mind, body, and soul

MyDays - Flexible holiday schedules

Short-Term Disability

Paid Employee Family Leave

Family Building Benefit

NYC Salary range : $66,300 - $80,000

Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current / former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's / applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.

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