Motion Graphics Designer/Animator

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  • Angel  
    London, United Kingdom
    perm  
  • Company
    Gorilla Gorilla!  
    Start date
    ASAP  
    Duration
    n/a  
    Wage
    Salary based on experience.
  • Closing date
    21 March 2020  
    Posted on
    21 February 2020  

We’re Gorilla Gorilla! A rare breed of intelligent film and animation company that helps brands and businesses make a powerful connection with their audiences. We’re on the hunt for a talented MGFX Designer / Animator to join our growing team in Angel to support clients including Sainsbury’s, HSBC, PepsiCo, Anglo American and Worldpay.

The role:

The Motion Graphics Designer / Animator will work with the team to conceive, develop and deliver a range of high-quality motion graphics / animation projects to agreed parameters - from abstract motion graphics to motion typography to character animation. They will report to our Animation Design Director, Nick Young, but work on a daily basis with various members of the GG team and a range of freelance talent.

In particular, the role requires:

  • Someone with a great set of hands-on design skills with the ability to work across a number of visual styles and animation / MGFX techniques.
  • The ability to work as part of a team to explore briefs / generate ideas in a constructive and positive way.
  • The ability to think strategically about brand design and animation.
  • A good sense of visual timing and narrative / storytelling.
  • A willingness to encourage and support other members of the GG team and clients in their
  • understanding and use of motion graphics / animation and to work with them as appropriate.
  • Ability and credibility to influence other motion graphics / design / animation professionals.
  • A keen interest in keeping on top of the latest developments in the motion graphics / animation sector and the ability to advise GG accordingly.

Why it’s important to us:

As a growing film and animation business, extending our reputation and skills base in motion graphics design / animation is key to our future success.

How you’ll make us look:

  • Expert.
  • Confident. 
  • Creative.

How you’ll make us feel

  • You’ve brought energy and enthusiasm.
  • You’re in it for the long haul.
  • Our business is more than likely to grow with you on the team.

Your personality:

  • Lively, engaging and creative.
  • The desire to produce high quality work.
  • The intellect and curiosity to get to grips with a client’s communication needs.
  • Thoroughness with an attention to detail.
  • Well-presented and business-like, open, friendly and sociable. A team player.
  • Willingness to learn, passion to grow, need to succeed.

Skills / background:

Required:

  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience in-house and / or freelance.
  • A good understanding of the full life-cycle of design and moving image projects from creative to technical delivery.
  • Expert in After Effects.
  • Expert in Illustrator and Photoshop.
  • Passionate follower of new and inspirational design styles - you know what is hot.
  • Excellent taste - you know what is amazing...and what’s not.

Desirable:

  • Experience in one of 3D Studio Max, Cinema4D or Maya.
  • Good knowledge video compression / encoding / delivery.
  • Knowledge of Premiere.

And finally, in 3 words, you will be:

  •  Passionate.
  • Collaborative .
  • Fun,

Salary based on experience.

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