Technical Motion Designer

Newfangled Studios is a Creative Production Agency crafting social-first, digitally native campaigns for some of the world’s most celebrated brands. They are seeking a Junior Motion Designer to animate on big campaigns for major brands, working closely with artists and directors to create world-class video and animation.

Location: Remote, Boston, Massachusetts

Salary: $55k

Responsibilities

• Animate short-form content for larger campaigns, such as Instagram stories, or Snapchat ads.
• Retime, reformat, and version existing assets for various social media platforms.
• Work closely with designers and directors to bring storyboards to life through animation.
• Deliver work on time and according to schedule, meeting internal and external deadlines.
• Assist in larger animation projects as support for Senior Animators.
• Implement feedback from internal and external shareholders.
• Keep projects clean, organized, and easy to navigate for other animators.

Requirements

• You have a solid understanding of After Effects, particularly for motion graphics animation.
• You’re someone who wants to grow and learn, with a passion for their creative craft.
• You demonstrate an understanding of animation principles and have a strong sense of timing.
• You’re an organized and detail-oriented artist.
• You can observe and replicate established animation styles with a director's assistance.
• You receive feedback through a lens of curiosity and constructive criticism.
• You are a creative collaborator, able to work in a team environment to achieve goals.
• You have a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• You are someone who has at least a year of working experience within the motion graphics industry.
• You're legally eligible for work in the United States or Canada.

Benefits

• Structured success sharing (bonus) program.
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance.
• SIMPLE IRA (eligible for company-matching after 2 years of employment).
• Vacation, personal and paid holidays.
• Really cool swag and the opportunity to be on their TikTok.

Additional Information

• The company is fully remote, fun, inclusive, and respectful of personal life.
• They prioritize respect, equity, and inclusion, being a certified woman and LGBTQ+ owned agency.
• They have in-person retreats twice a year, and close for a week in winter and summer.