Academy Motion Graphics Designer – Part Time

Academy Motion Graphics Designer Part Time

We are looking for like-minded talented people who want to be part of our journey. It’s going to be another very big year for us and we want you to play a role.

Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.

We love the film industry. We love the ability of film to take your imagination away from daily life, to excite, to provoke, to engage and to entertain and we are excited to once again be playing our part in bringing the magic of cinema into people’s lives.

WHO WE ARE

We are a vibrant, engaged, talent-driven agency where our staff feel empowered, where ideas are encouraged and where outstanding work is rewarded.

We nurture bright, passionate people who are innovative and creative in their thinking and ambitious and brave in everything they do.

WHAT WE DO

We are a full-service creative digital agency. Our people, technology and insights help global media and entertainment, sports and lifestyle brands create, manage, localise, distribute and place their content and evaluate its media reach.

THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU

A fantastic graduate opportunity to work part time as part of our Motion Graphic Design team. This role is within our DMS Academy scheme.

You will receive full training throughout the year which is perfect support if studying in the motion design field, with regular feedback and structured development milestones.

The DMS Academy training scheme is the ideal way to get your career started in the film and broadcast industry, working with experienced industry professionals and working on live campaigns for our prestigious, world-renowned clients.

In this role you will :

• Produce 2D and 3D motion design, delivery to a professional finish / standard
• Produce TV spot cutdowns, social media and promo content
• Ensure work is delivered to deadline
• Contribute to the allocation and scheduling of work to the motion graphics team
• Work alongside the Senior Designers to produce creative concepts for a wide range of promotional media
• Work based on a rota pattern that will allow the department to be operational 24 hours a day, including evenings and weekends.

THE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE YOU WILL NEED

While we do provide training, the following experience and knowledge would be advantageous :

• Experience with Adobe programs (After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop and Media Encoder) this knowledge is essential
• The ability to conceptualise, visualise, design and animate design solutions to a high standard against tight deadlines
• Experience using After Effects (scaling, anchor points, rotation, transparency, masking, effects and pre-sets)
• A passion for 3D typography with After Effects plugin knowledge, in particular Element 3D, Video Copilot
• Knowledge of rotoscoping and camera motion tracking
• Synchronisation of GFX with audio key
• Interest in creating social spots (YouTube mastheads, home entertainment and dynamic subs)
• Good working knowledge of plugins and render software e.g Red Giant, Video Copilot, Boris FX (Sapphire, Continuum)

This is a fast-paced environment where you are often required to manage conflicting client demands and delivery on a tight turnaround with no margin for error.

Thus, we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following attributes :

• The ability to quickly assimilate new instructions and to retain that knowledge for future application
• Remain focused and methodical in your approach even when working under pressure to meet delivery deadlines
• Collegiate and helpful, forming strong working relationships with colleagues
• Proactive in helping ensure the team delivers, willing to assist when the team is busy and going the extra mile
• Ability to think on your feet and demonstrate good problem-solving skills, with the capacity to work independently and make decisions
• Take responsibility for your own learning and development by challenging yourself to learn new workflows and processes

REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work part-time

Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment

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