Lead Motion Graphics Specialist

Summary

Join Digital Extremes as a Lead Motion Graphics Specialist. Oversee a team, mentor and coach them, ensure timely project completions, collaborate with other teams, participate in brainstorm sessions, multitask effectively, and oversee recruitment and training of new employees.

Requirements

• Experience managing and leading a team
• 1-3+ years of experience creating Motion Graphics and Static Image designs, with a portfolio that demonstrates excellent motion design and layout techniques
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop, with additional competency in the rest of the Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of video formats and different platform requirements
• An eye for typography, layout, composition, contrast and colour, and the animation thereof to drive compelling logo, end card, and title sequences
• High levels of creativity with a demonstrated ability to generate innovative designs
• Goal-oriented and competitive, with excellent follow-through on commitments
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Have a genuine enthusiasm and interest in video games
• Experience achieving strategic objectives/creative strategy within video assets

Responsibilities

• Oversee a group of employees
• Mentor and coach your team
• Ensure employees work productively and develop professionally
• Work with Associate Producer and Principal in resource allocations and work assignments to ensure timely project completions
• Collaborate with our in-house Video and Editorial teams to create supporting motion graphics elements from script to screen
• Participate in brainstorm sessions across multiple disciplines to maintain stylistic and narrative consistency in assets created
• Multitask effectively and actively work on multiple campaigns in tandem, while keeping track of their deliverables and deadlines
• Ability to repurpose (and bring to life with motion design) existing static pieces for promotional advertising
• Oversee recruitment and training of new employees

Preferred Qualifications

• Bonus if familiar with game engines (like Unreal or Unity)
• Prior experience with the game industry or in a video game studio

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities
• Excellent benefits and paid time off
• Matching RRSP or Simple IRA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Virtual access to Dialogue or Magellan, our mental wellness and healthcare services app
• Professional development and career support
• Work-life balance wellness subsidies
• Be part of ‘Giving Back’ through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE
• Employee events and team building exercises