Senior Motion Designer

Posting Details
Posting Details
Job #
040788
Department Code
24003-1151
Department
Marketing
Job Title
Senior Motion Designer
Location
Syracuse, NY
Pay Range
$72,000 - $80,000
Pay Determination
Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate's education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university's strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Staff Level
S4
FLSA Status
Exempt
Hours
Standard University business hours
8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type
Full-time
Campus
Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
The Senior Motion Designer will lead the conceptualization and execution of dynamic motion graphic projects and their integration into various types of video content. The Senior Motion Designer will work with creative directors or independently to conceptualize innovative ideas and set the creative direction for motion graphics, ensuring alignment with brand aesthetics while maintaining brand alignment across multimedia, digital and design teams within video content. Tests and tries new approaches to bring brand to life in compelling ways and engage target audiences. The Senior Motion Designer will demonstrate mastery in industry-standard software for animation and motion design, bringing a high level of technical proficiency to the team. The Senior Motion Designer will work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate motion seamlessly into digital experiences. They will test and try new approaches to bring the brand to life in compelling ways and engage target audiences. Transforms complex ideas into visually compelling narratives using animation, composited visual effects, motion graphics, and traditional non-linear editing. Works on a variety of types of projects from stand-alone motion graphics, to productions that integrate motion graphics, to video production that is 100% motion graphics. Serves as key voice for how to bring brand to life in motion language.
Qualifications

• Five (5) plus years of experience working in a high performing marketing operation.
• Track-record of motion graphic and editing work for use across the marketing and communications spectrum.
• Portfolio showing variety of work within brand standards, to execute designs from concept through completion and demonstrate multimedia excellence as part of broader campaigns that yielded tangible results.
• Requires intermediate to advanced knowledge of photography related software including, but not limited to Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Working knowledge of asset management systems, Excel, Word, Outlook.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Understand marketing & brand stewardship best practices.
• Track-record working within brand guidelines.
• Excellence in non-linear editing, motion graphic design.
• Significant experience & technical understanding shooting, editing & archiving systems and approaches.
• Ability to communicate effectively & collaborate with diverse groups.
• Must move with urgency and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Works well in teams.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Manage stressful situations in a solution-oriented way, with a positive attitude.
• Ability to oversee & execute multiple projects simultaneously, work effectively under the pressure of last-minute deadlines and changing priorities.
• Is proactive & takes initiative.
• Willingness to work some nights and weekends.
• Experience & technical understanding shooting, editing and archiving systems and approaches.
• Close visual acuity to perform tasks related to photography/videography.
• Ability to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Frequently moves Audio/Visual equipment/photography and videography.
• Ability to lift 25-50 lbs. repeatedly at multiple assignments.
• Flexibility and ability to position oneself to shoot a variety of images.
• Photo/video shoots may require standing, sitting, and kneeling for 4-8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Serves as lead motion graphic designer for the Marketing Division. Works in partnership with Executive Director of Multimedia, Creative Directors and Managers to bring creative vision to life through effective motion graphics. Translates marketing concepts into compelling motion graphics or fully produced videos. Pushes boundaries, tests and tries new approaches while maintaining the integrity of the brand. Can translate larger design concepts into motion graphic design. Transforms complex ideas into visually compelling narratives using animation, composited visual effects, motion graphics, and traditional non-linear editing. Works on a variety of types of projects from stand-alone motion graphics, to productions that integrate motion graphics, to video production that is 100% motion graphics. Serves as key voice for how to bring brand to life in motion language. The Senior Motion Designer will develop motion designs that enhance viewer engagement, contributing to a visually cohesive brand identity.

• Partners with marketing and content teams to activate the content strategy by producing effective motion graphics. Works closely with digital team and other channel teams to leverage motion graphics to advance marketing and content strategies. The Senior Motion Designer will work through a collaborative and iterative design process under the guidance of the ED of Multimedia, and in close concert with creative and channel team leaders. The Senior Motion Designer will take ownership of motion graphic projects from concept to completion, ensuring deadlines are met and creative quality is maintained. They will provide guidance to junior designers/editors and interns fostering skill development and maintaining a high standard of motion design excellence across the team.

• Ensures projects are completed on time on and budget. May require night and weekend work. Identifies and partners with vendors or freelancers as needed. Assists with editing for projects that involve heavy motion design elements. They will stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in motion design, bringing fresh and cutting-edge approaches to the team.

• Partners with Manager of Marketing Technology to manage and leverage modern technology solutions (Photo Shelter). Responsible for ensuring systems allow for appropriate digitizing, archiving and logging of multimedia content, so it is searchable and well maintained.

• other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Close visual acuity to perform tasks related to photography/videography.
• Ability to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Frequently moves Audio/Visual equipment/photography and videography.
• Ability to lift 25-50 lbs. repeatedly at multiple assignments.
• Flexibility and ability to position oneself to shoot a variety of images.
• Photo/video shoots may require standing, sitting, and kneeling for 4-8 hours.

Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume, cover letter, and portfolio.
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Quick Link
https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/104149
Job Posting Date
03/28/2024
Application Deadline
04/03/2024
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