What are the responsibilities and job description for the Motion Designer position at Watson Design Group, Inc.?
Overview
This individual will focus on motion graphics, film/video, animation, and design. The artists will leverage a multitude of platforms, develop concepts, visual styles and create visually driven content & experiences. The individual must have a passion for visual storytelling, communication, be eager to learn, lead and collaborate with our creative team.
Technical Details
Location: Los Angeles
Department: Creative
Job Type: Full-Time
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree is required in either Motion, Graphic Design, Multimedia Arts or other related fields
- Must have demo reel or portfolio
- Excellent design sense, including composition, color, and typography
- Minimum 2 to 4 years of professional graphic design experience
- Proficient in Adobe software: After Effects, C4D, Premiere, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Excelled sense of timing, motion, and easing
- Positive attitude and outstanding creative approach to problem-solving
- Detail-oriented, organized workflow and deadline-focused
- Strong work ethic and organizational skills
- Ability to perform in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Experience in commercial or broadcast design production
- Knowledge of all the main social platforms and their respective specs
- Short form storytelling with limitations based on the medium or length (:05, :10, :15 & :30 spots)
- Experience with 3D animation and design
- This position is freelance to start with potential for full-time
Due to the collaborative nature of this role, the right candidate will need to be based in Los Angeles or open to relocating.
Core Responsibilities
Creation of content across a number of projects including but not limited to: compositing, advanced motion graphics (2D & 3D), film editing, animation, kinetic-typography, color correction, sound design and current motion practices.
Be involved in different phases of development, from conceptualization and storyboarding to animating and editing Work with Creative Directors to develop and fulfill project objectives.
About Watson
Watson is a team of multidisciplinary makers, thinkers, and doers collaborating with some of the top entertainment studios and brands in the world. We create immersive stories, campaigns, and content with a focus on craft and conversation.
For 15 years, we've been dedicated to the details, thoughtful design and copy, and an ongoing search for ideas that spark discussion. We strive to break the conventions of our industry, our tools, and our platforms in order for our work to be more noticed, valued, and discussed.
Our work spans across AV, digital, social, print, experiential, and OOH for brands like A24, Amazon, Disney, FX, Mattel, WB, and more.
Watson is independently-driven, creatively-led, and minority-owned.
To be considered for this role, please email your portfolio and resume to jobs@watsondg.com.