Senior Motion Graphic Production Artist

Title: Senior Motion Graphic Production Artist

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid)

Duration: 6-month contract position with the possibility of extension

Type: Contract (W2/C2C)

We are looking for a hands-on Motion Graphic Production Artist with expertise in Adobe After Effects and Photoshop. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the interactive space, and its production requirements. In addition, candidates must be detail-oriented, comfortable working with multiple servers, organized, undaunted by working under tight deadlines, and have a keen eye for image quality.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for production and post-production of animations using internal proprietary processes and tools as well as industry standard methods and tools
• Work closely with Motion Graphic Production Team Leads, Interactive Developers and Design, Video and Software teams
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously and ensure production deadlines are met with accurate file handoffs for localization
• Creates streamlined, organized files with anticipation of the production pipeline, potential technological constraints, and a tight localization schedule.
• Review final deliverables with an exacting eye ensuring all work meets client quality standards for video and animation deliverables
• Provide production solutions through testing, research and prototyping
• Coordinate training of newer team members with help from Team Leads and Production Manager
• Identify and help implement opportunities for automation, process, design, file format, and technical improvement

Requirements:

• 7+ years experience with Adobe After Effects
• After Effects compositing and animation experience, with scripting and expressions a plus
• Nuke, and Maya to After Effects workflow understanding or experience a plus
• Solid understanding of basic 3D principles & pipeline
• Photoshop knowledge and expertise, including but not limited to smart objects, resolution, and file export options
• Illustrator knowledge and expertise pertaining to vector based animations
• Solid standards-based HTML, CSS, and general web publishing knowledge
• Batch production, Adobe, Javascript, and Mac based scripting experience a plus
• Render farm setup and usage experience also a plus
• Highly detail oriented, with a drive for perfection down to the last pixel
• Thrives in a challenging, fast-paced web publishing workplace
• Self-motivated with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Establishes rapport and collaborates easily
• Able to adhere to a consistent graphic production and checking process, while also identifying opportunities for improvement
• Problem solver with experience troubleshooting technical challenges
• Resourceful, adaptable, creative, and results-oriented with high energy and a positive attitude