Motion Graphic Designer at The Digital Monkeys

Competencies

We are a young, fast-moving, aggressive and results oriented company. We need people on our team who will never be satisfied with the status quo. You need to a be results oriented person who works toward continuous improvement. 

Key competencies for the role of graphic designer:

1. Self driven and disciplined
2. Reliability. You need to be trustworthy & consistent
3. Proficient with the Adobe Suite specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign and After Effects and other 2D animation & motion graphics software
4. Creativity/innovation. Generates new and innovative approaches to problems.
5. Efficiency. Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort.
6. Work ethic. Possesses a strong willingness to work smart and sometimes long hours to get the job done. Output over everything
7. Calm under pressure. Maintains stable performance when under heavy pressure or stress.
8. Openness to a critique approach to feedback. Often solicits feedback and reacts calmly to criticism or negative feedback.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team to ensure consistency of designs across various media outlets
• Create compelling and effective creative 2D animations & motion graphics
• Maintain awareness of current industry and technology standards, social media, competitive landscape and market trends

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree/diploma in design or related field
• 2-4 years of experience in 2D animation and motion graphic design
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite i.e. illustrator, photoshop, indesign & after effects and other 2D animation & motion graphics software
• Strong communication, conceptual thinking and design skills
• Portfolio/show reel of work