Junior Motion Designer at The Heist responsible for 2D and 3D animations on various media. Engaging in creative projects from sketch to final animation for campaigns and designs.
Responsibilities
2D and 3D (leaning 2D) animation for platforms including but not limited to web, social media, out of home activations and good ol’ standalone content
A willingness to learn new skills and software driven by your own curiosity
Keep up to date with current design, visual art trends and best practices
Accurately estimate time to assigned tasks
Adapt to project roadblocks with a solution driven approach
Requirements
0-2 years at an agency or animation studio
Comfortable using the Adobe suite, especially After Effects
Demonstrate graphical 2D and 3D (leaning 2D) motion design skills in your portfolio
A demo reel or portfolio demonstrating a well rounded and nuanced motion portfolio
Ability to take direction and feedback
Ability to hit deadlines, work in a team, but also go solo from time to time
Experience using C4D, Blender or Maya and Redshift is a big bonus
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