SR. MOTION DESIGNER

SR. MOTION DESIGNER 

Sr. Motion designer
80K - 120K

Dash is a high-end animation and motion design studio built around the power of creativity and community. We believe the best work happens together, as a team. It’s why successful employees at dash are more than just creatives, they’re supporters and mentors. We help push one another to get better, we lift up the motion design community as a whole, and we’re always willing to help each other. Dash makes great content, but most importantly, we do it with wonderful people.

JOB SUMMARY

Senior Motion Designers are leaders in the motion graphics, animation, and editing space. They are the go-to problem solvers for the studio and push our ideation, conceptualization, and creation capabilities. Not only do Senior Motion Designers make some of the best work for the studio, but they also represent some of the best in the industry. They mentor younger staff and  push new techniques, innovations, and expectations for the future.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Education & Experience: A portfolio highlighting versatility in animation built on a foundation of design principles with at least 3 years of professional experience in a studio or agency environment.

  • Animation & Design Fundamentals: Motion designers should know the design basics (line, form, shape, value, texture, and color) as well as the twelve principles of animation.

  • Adobe Programs: It’s a necessity for dash Motion Designers to have a strong understanding of Adobe After Effects and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere.

  • Conceptualization: From highly technical subjects to abstract ideas, Motion Designers should feel comfortable brainstorming multiple approaches to animating various frames.

  • Organization: To successfully hop between projects, Motion Designers will be required to follow and maintain organized project files based on dash naming conventions and structural requirements. 

  • Communication & Time Management: Strong communication skills to communicate with producers, directors, and team members throughout projects with willingness to mentor other creatives.

  • Location: Preference given to those that can work in our North Carolina office or virtually in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Wisconsin, New York, New Jersey, or Massachusetts.

esSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Leads the studio in creative originality finding new and unique ways to build and animate compositions.  

  • Exceeds expectations and consistently goes above-and-beyond with creative exploration, execution, and innovation on project assignments.

  • Expert on project workflows; providing guidance and technical support on various creative projects across departments.

  • Assist in finding, interviewing, evaluating, onboarding and mentoring new animators.

  • Assists Art Directors in assigning animators to different sections of a video with the ability to direct post-production on projects if necessary.

  • Assists Art Directors in compositing efforts combining team project files and assets; prepping for delivery.

  • Individual is a multi-talented animator that confidently works in a variety of styles with different design and motion techniques with the ability to jump between projects quickly and efficiently.

  • Able to problem solve most technical animation challenges and can offer help to peers.

  • Leads the studio on quick and efficient work. 

  • Strong organizational, time management and communication skills, both written and verbal to efficiently respond to feedback from directors and producers.

  • Trusted to work on the difficult project assignments and unique requests.

  • Over communicates on the status of projects, where they are in the process, and whether they feel good or need help with assignments.

  • Knowledgeable on the variety of questions to ask for each type of project.

  • Produces amazing animated content by brainstorming, conceptualizing, and bringing designs to life through a variety of motion techniques.

  • Develops and executes on style frames and other pre-production elements.

  • Reviews work, and helps review colleagues work, regularly to catch and find objective errors.

Equal Employment Opportunity statement

Dash Studio LLC is  an equal employment opportunity employer and we do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, or other reasons prohibited by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination and opportunity policy extends to all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits and termination of employment.

What does it mean to be the best? We think if you’re working on meaningful projects, to make good work with great people, that feels like winning. Couple that in with a respect for you and your time, the benefits we offer (see top of the careers page), and the opportunity to grow as a creative, we think it’s a pretty good deal and we’re excited to see what you can bring to our little community!

Please send the following to info@dashstudio.net with the subject line “Sr Motion Designer Position”

  • Cover letter or video telling us a bit about yourself

  • Link to your portfolio

  • Resume