Motion Designer, Performance Creative

Company Description

Dentsu Creative US is comprised of audacious thinkers and award-winning collaborators across the United States who blend local knowledge with global expertise. 

Choosing substance over stunts, our Modern Creative mandate is about unlocking sustained growth and holistic impact for brands in ways that Create Culture, Change Society and Invent the Future. We do it daily for notable brands. Performance Creative refers to the wing of strategic, insights-driven creative with trackable performance results for our clients. 

Job Description

• We're looking for a Motion Designer to create quality content for our clients. Reporting to an Associate Creative Director, Performance Creative, you will incorporate motion design into a variety of projects, including commercial repurposing to simple editing, to text animation and storyboards, to complex 2D animation and illustration. 

• You will create graphic templates and will provide graphic support for editors (lower thirds, logo intros, etc.)  

• You will partner with Art Directors and Copywriters to maintain the design intent and creative integrity throughout the motion design process. 

• From creative strategy and concepting for the motion, to approval and execution, you will have a hand in shaping and delivering inspiring work

• You will ensure that everything created follows our client’s brand guidelines, including voice and tone and look and feel. 

• While you may have opportunities to work on a variety of clients, you will primarily be allocated on one client account: a leading global tech and software company for creative professionals. 

Key Accountabilities  

• You understand what goes into making visually compelling and engaging content for brands, and love trying new tricks.   
• You can succeed in both an independent and collaborative work environment with multiple rounds of feedback—we are looking for an optimistic team player! 
• You have a POV and are not afraid to ask questions or explain your decisions. 
• You are up to date on current software, especially After Effects and Premiere Pro, and modern design trends. 
• You understand the nuances of best practices across platforms; you ensure we deliver on-spec, high-quality content across the digital media landscape—no matter how many deliverables or channels are included in final delivery. 

Must be located within commutable distance to our NYC office and be open to going into the office once/week and on an as-needed basis.

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Qualifications

• 3 years minimum experience.  
• Expertise in the Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator) to create compelling animations.  
• Ability to handle several animation projects with independence, such as producing without storyboards or working with existing assets to reimagine and scale across channels. 
• Employees can work remotely but you must be located in the New York City area. We prefer employees to be in-office one day per week. 
• Bachelors in Advertising, Marketing, Arts or related field required; in lieu of degree, equivalent experience in a relevant field required. 

Not Required but Desired 

• Working knowledge of Cinema 4D
• Experience doing light color correction 
• Ability to research and select music and sound effects for projects; ability to mix audio  
• HTML5 banner animation with Google Web Designer

Additional Information

The anticipated salary range for this position is $51,000 - $83,375. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com

About dentsu
Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in more than 110 markets, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.

Dentsu, Innovating to Impact.

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