Senior Motion Graphic Designer

The Senior Motion Graphics Designer is responsible for leading, conceptualizing, designing, developing, building and delivering high quality, on brand graphics and motion graphics for AJ+’s creative/marketing video and design initiatives. This position plays a crucial role in the visual design formula, creation process and staying ahead of the curve with current trends. Solving information on design challenges and adding clarity to AJ+'s Creative output and provide leadership, support, train and counsel creative team members.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help to create and manage the branding with guidance from Head of Graphics.
• Lead collaboration among other creative team members, initiating brainstorming sessions and generating creative concepts to elevate the quality of the motion graphic animation and styling in AJ+’s video products.
• Shape the details of motion projects by providing cutting edge techniques and technologies.
• Take ownership of and execute projects, outlining the initial creative vision, creating storyboards, and executing design concepts.
• Champion the value of great design within the team, and across the company, challenging perceptions in order to raise standards.
• Create high impact graphics and compose 2D and 3D animation used for final production.
• Create storyboards, development and communication of creative solutions and application of ideas.
• Create and expand ideas from concept into actual brand graphic packages.
• Produce high quality motion graphics/branding designs.
• Lead/Collaborate with other team members on major projects.
• Lead/Participate actively in brainstorms, contributing to new ideas and developments.
• Conceptualize/Brainstorm on projects/deliverables based on the creative brief or assignment/task with the Head of Graphics.
• Train Motion Designers in production best practices.
• Enhance the delivery of output across AJ+.
• Effective team working skills, experience of working alone or in a team, maintaining good working relationships with colleagues.
• Work on different projects simultaneously.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Remain up to date on the latest developments in the field and be involved with design organizations.
• Assist other department sections in execution of graphic and related creative materials at peak times.
• Participate in taking the design direction of AJ+ forward with a key emphasis on stream based output.
• Field design and setup of interactive solutions for special coverage. Supervise other staff upon request.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree qualification in Visual Communication, Graphics Design, Motion Graphics, Multimedia etc.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in the relevant field.
• Must have a solid proof of Motion Graphics Design.

SKILLS:

• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work well under tight deadlines.
• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Fundamental understanding of entire production process and strong post-production skills.
• Mastery of After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop.
• Illustration a plus.
• Experience using Cinema 4D is a plus.
• Knowledge of 2D and 3D.
• Good sense of composition, musical timing and pacing is required.
• Quick learner with a desire to improve and an ability to take constructive criticism.
• Proven skills in creativity, problem-solving, attention to detail, and priority setting.
• Strong communicator with visual, verbal, pitch and writing skills.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment and take direction from Management.
• Passion for excellence and hard worker.