Sr Graphic Motion Designer Job at Excelsior Collage, Albany, NY

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  • Excelsior Collage
  • Albany, NY

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio in motion graphics, animation, and graphic design, with a sharp eye for detail and aesthetics. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop) is essential. We're looking for someone with strong conceptual and storytelling skills who can create engaging visual content. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are a must.

Join our dynamic team of motion graphic artists, UX designers, and videographers, all dedicated to making online learning visually stunning and interactive. In our collaborative environment, your ideas and skills will play a crucial role in the outcome of our projects.

This position is based out of the university's home office in Albany, NY with the option of considering remote candidates. Remote employees will have mandatory occasional travel for meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities. Remote employees are expected to be available during work hours 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Eastern time. The University will supply necessary equipment to perform the essential functions of this job (e.g., Laptop, docking station). Employees are responsible for having a workspace where they can participate in virtual meetings without multiple interruptions and noise.

Duties and Responsibilities

•Create dynamic and engaging animations and motion graphic content for online courses.
•Collaborate with creative teams, instructional designers, and faculty to weave visual storytelling into instructional media.
•Create compelling visual concepts and detailed storyboards that align with the project's objectives and vision.
•Design and format instructional presentations that are both visually appealing and pedagogically effective using e-learning authoring tools.
•Elevate video quality through the application of visual effects, transitions, meticulous color correction, and other enhancements for visual refinement.
•Synchronize audio and enrich it with background music, sound effects, and professional voice-overs to enhance the quality of video projects.
•Create or customize visually compelling graphical elements, icons, logos, and illustrations tailored for motion graphics projects.
•Stay updated with cutting-edge trends and advancements in video editing and motion graphics best practices, techniques, and technologies.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•Bachelor's degree in motion graphics, multimedia design, visual communications, or a related field of study and at least two years of work experience
•Demonstrate project and time management skills to work in a flexible team setting, requiring both independent work and team-based collaboration
•Proficient in animation and graphic design software, including After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, and Photoshop
•Experience in media planning and production, specializing in storyboarding, audio production, and comprehensive post-production, including video editing, to craft polished and engaging motion graphics
•Proven ability to effectively manage multiple intricate multimedia projects simultaneously
•Proficient in visual storytelling and video production techniques
•Capability to navigate and resolve complex, ambiguous problems involving multiple stakeholders and systems
•Ability to work in fast-paced, rapidly changing environments

Preferred Qualifications:

•Master's degree in motion graphics, multimedia design, visual communications, or a related field of study and at least five years of work experience
•Understand and proficient in graphic design principles including typography, user-interface layout, color theory, and composition
•Proficient in 3D animation software such as Cinema 4D and Blender
•Experience collaborating within higher education settings and engaging closely with faculty
•Experience writing and editing basic HTML to create well-structured and visually appealing web content
•Experience mentoring colleagues on graphic and motion design best practices, enhancing skill development, and fostering creativity within the team
•Ability to manage tasks efficiently, communicate effectively, and maintain productivity outside a traditional office environment

The hiring salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $87,000.00. The hiring salary range above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting.

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Remote job, Home office, Flexible hours,

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