Motion Graphic Designer at The Digital Monkeys

Mission for the 2D Animator & Motion Graphics Designer

“To deliver well thought out, powerful & original work in line with the client’s objectives. This should be done in a creative and efficient way.

Outcomes Ratings & Reviews

1. 24-72 hours turnaround time on ALL projects
2. Less than 24 hours between communication and execution of MAJOR changes 
3. Less than 3 hours between communication and execution of MINOR changes
4. Weekly progress report on all projects 

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:

• Self driven and disciplined
• Reliability. You need to be trustworthy & consistent
• Proficient with the Adobe Suite specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign and After Effects and other 2D animation & motion graphics software
• Creativity/innovation. Generates new and innovative approaches to problems.
• Efficiency. Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort.
• Work ethic. Possesses a strong willingness to work smart and sometimes long hours to get the job done. Output over everything
• Calm under pressure. Maintains stable performance when under heavy pressure or stress.
• 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/showreel of work