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Motion Graphics Designer Job Nottingham

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We're looking for a talented and creative Motion Graphics Designer, with the skills and ability to lead in the development of animated video production and explainer video production projects, from storyboarding and asset design to the final animation.

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About us

Hi. We're Venture, a video production agency that crafts creative and engaging videos for our clients. We're a friendly, close-knit team of specialists who believe in continually learning and pushing ourselves.

We help diverse businesses & brands from all over the globe to get the most from video (think Boots, Samsung, and Airbus). Our dream is to become the UK's most-loved video agency famous for our creativity, technical wizardry, and the amazing results we achieve for our clients.

About the role

We're looking for a talented and creative Motion Graphics Designer, with the skills and ability to lead in the development of animation projects, from storyboarding and asset design to the final animation.

You'll be working in our colourful main office at the University of Nottingham's Innovation Park. You'll join team Venture, which is small enough that we all know each other's favorite songs but big enough to allow you to cultivate your own unique skill set.

On a day-to-day basis you'll be working as part of the post-production team alongside a broader team as we work with key clients, from universities to FTSE 100 companies to startups, help turn their ideas into beautifully appealing animation.

In short: we're looking for a talented, imaginative and passionate Motion Graphics Designer that is willing to work hard, learn fast and grow with our business. You must enjoy working autonomously and as part of a team to solve exciting & challenging client problems, creating animations we're all proud of. If your heart's pounding just thinking about the opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Duties And Responsibilities

  • Comfortable with leading on the development of 2D and 3D animation projects 
  • Interpret creative briefs and contribute to the creative development process
  • The creation of styleframes, mood boards and storyboards to a high standard
  • Comfortable leading creative for 2D character design, asset creation and animation
  • Deliver on multiple projects concurrently
  • Engaging with regular critiques of work with Senior Motion Graphics Designers
  • Supporting Senior Motion Graphics Designers and helping Junior Motion Graphics Designers to develop their craft

What you'll bring to the table

Necessary Skills

  • Knowledge to a high standard of Adobe After Effects including using 3D layers and cameras effectively and motion tracking
  • Excellent illustration capabilities
  • Excellent knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, to aid in the creation of assets
  • Excellent understanding of design and typography and excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
  • The ability to create storyboards, moodboards and styleframes to a high standard
  • Able to work quickly and to a high standard whilst dealing with deadlines
  • Have a good working knowledge of the 3D software package Cinema 4D
  • Strong knowledge and experience of using After Effects plugins such as the full Trapcode suite
  • Excellent knowledge of manipulating audio clips and sound design.
  • Conceptual capabilities.
  • The ability to critically look at own work and take constructive feedback on board comfortably

Personal Attributes

  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • Initiative and a tendency to be proactive
  • Courageous and willing to explore bold ideas and turn them into reality
  • Being well-organised and systematic, even under pressure
  • Enjoying working with team-mates and customers to build long-lasting relationships
  • A hunger to continuously learn and develop your skills
  • A sense of humour is always a plus
  • A tolerance for dogs is beneficial as we have an office dog

What we're offering

Salary

      • Dependant on experience
      • Quarterly and annual performance related bonuses 
      • A personal training budget of £500 per year that will compliment your personal development plan
      • Joint-funded workplace pension

Hours

      • Full time - 37 hours a week (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm)
      • 1 hour lunch
      • You may be expected to work beyond normal hours to meet deadlines

Annual Leave

      • 20 days annual leave (plus 8 days bank holiday) and an additional day for every year completed with us

Extra Cool Stuff

      • Access to over 300 offers and discounts via Perkbox including:
        • A Free monthly cinema ticket
        • A Free weekly coffee
        • Free mobile phone insurance
      • Monthly, Quarterly and social events.
      • Bike-to-Work scheme Christmas and Summer parties
      • Childcare vouchers
      • Adorable office chocolate Labrador __
      • Early 5 pm finish on Fridays

Terms & Conditions

      • Subject to a 3 month probationary period

How to apply

Complete the application form here: APPLY NOW

Sam Stead

Written by Sam Stead Copywriter for Venture Videos — a full-service video production agency that specialises in producing creative videos & campaigns that get real results.

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