Senior Motion Designer
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Mic is a diverse news and media company for young people. Our mission is to inform, inspire, and empower our generation to make change happen. Each month, more than 65 million young people rely on Mic to make sense of the world.
Mic is looking for a creative Motion Designer to join the video team in the NYC studio. This new team member will help elevate Mic’s visual presence on premium content series, field reports, and daily news segments.
The Motion Designer will report to Mic’s Director of Design.
Responsibilities:
- Design and animate impactful motion graphics for premium content and original series
- Support video and editorial staff with design requests, from branding development to field reports and infographics
- Work in tandem with producers to create engaging explainer animations that distill complex ideas
- Elevate Mic’s aesthetic with innovative and thoughtful motion design
Must Haves:
- 5+ years experience in graphic design and animation
- Capable of managing multiple projects and leading junior team members
- Experience creating engaging explainer animations
- Diverse visual style with strong handle on design and typography
- Demonstrated success in creating compelling motion content
- Quick learner, can pick up on new production tools and styles
- Ability to perform well in high-pressure situations
- High attention to detail
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud
- After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.
Bonus:
- Cinema 4D knowledge a plus
- Past experience with new media outlet
- Experience sound mixing, color grading, and editing
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