Motion Graphic Designer - Freelance

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About The Job
Twine Freelancers work quickly and efficiently to produce high-quality results. We are looking for a Full-time Motion Graphic Designer for an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate headquartered in New York City.
Your Role Accountabilities...

• Ensure industry lead by maintaining a working knowledge of current and emerging technologies. Provide input on new equipment purchases and willingness to beta test new platforms as needed.
• Composite and/or direct compositing sessions as required, under intense pressure, direction and time constraints
• Ensure design standards and brand guidelines are followed appropriately by using good judgment and leveraging Creative Directors for council as needed
• Effectively manage time and resources to deliver projects and collateral assets on time and in working order
• Motivate, train and manage other team members as directed and actively contribute to overall positive and creative atmosphere of the department
• Concept, design, produce and supervise production of still and animated graphics and other design elements as assigned by production manager
• Work effectively as a member of the production team. Meet regularly with Design Directors, Assistant Art Directors and Producers to coordinate production of design elements as needed. Work with Vizrt team to ensure the consistency of design elements as applicable to projects

Requirements

• Degree from accredited art school with emphasis in graphic design or related field (motion design, visual communications, industrial design, illustration, photography) or equivalent work experience with demonstrated knowledge of graphic design.
• Awareness of current events.
• Reel is required, be prepared to highlight 2-3 case studies and specific contribution for each.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Software: After Effects, Cinema4D, Photoshop, Illustrator, Unreal Engine, Audition, ZBrush, Plugins: RedGiant, Boris FX, Sapphire, AE Expression, C4D Expresso, Octane Render, X-Particles, Cycle4D, etc
• Flexible schedule: Ability to work extended hours, including overnight hours and weekends as needed.
• 4+ years experience in television or equivalent work experience
• Schedule flexibility; weekend and overnight hours may be necessary.
• Bandwidth to see the big picture while focusing on the smallest details.
• Maintain professional standards at all times, including breaking news