Motion Graphics Animator

Summary

Join KnowBe4, a leading provider of security awareness training, as a Motion Graphics Animator. You will create engaging 2D and 3D animated content for e-learning modules, combining traditional animation with AI-powered tools. Responsibilities include creating multimedia assets, graphics, and editing videos, while collaborating with a creative team. You will ensure content accessibility and adhere to KnowBe4's DEI statement and WCAG 2.0 guidelines. The ideal candidate is passionate about AI and its application in learning experiences. This role requires proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and experience with AI animation tools. KnowBe4 offers various benefits, including company-wide bonuses, employee referral bonuses, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Requirements

• B.A., BFA or comparable work/life experience
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite programs (After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Experience in creating and editing illustrated animations
• Experience with Gmail and Google Docs
• Experience with MS Office (Word and Excel)
• Experience with web browsers (Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.)
• Creative problem-solving and adaptability
• Experience with AI tools (ie...ElevenLabs, Google Veo 3, HeyGen, Synthesia Midjourney AI, RunwayML,ect.)
• Strong verbal and written communications
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Ability to prompt, create and integrate AI-generated elements seamlessly with human-created content
• Knowledge of best practices for AI content creation and curation in animation
• Adaptability and openness to evolving AI capabilities and applications in eLearning
• A critical eye for ensuring AI-generated content maintains consistency and quality standards

Responsibilities

• Combine traditional animation techniques with AI-assisted editing tools and techniques to: Create multimedia assets for e-learning modules
• Create graphics and photo editing to use in animations
• Effects sequencing
• Edit video and existing animations
• Perform sound mixing and synchronization
• Collaborate effectively with a creative team
• Involvement in the creative development process from the very beginning
• Work within deadlines
• Take an active role in creating and supporting content that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive as outlined in the KnowBe4 DEI statement
• Ensure content is Web Content Accessible Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) compliant so that our content is accessible to all users
• Experience with AI-powered animation and video generation tools
• Create compelling motion graphics, animations, and visual effects using AI-powered tools (such as Runway ML, Synthesia, D-ID, Lumen5, Fliki)
• Evaluate and curate AI-generated content for quality, accuracy, and alignment with project objectives that abide by copyright and intellectual property considerations before integration into courses
• Edit, refine, and enhance AI-generated animations using traditional motion graphics software
• Adapt to project requirements by selecting the most appropriate AI tools for specific animation needs
• Stay current with rapidly evolving AI motion graphics technologies
• Document best practices; research and recommend improvements to AI content creation workflows to enhance quality and efficiency
• Create templates and frameworks that can be consistently applied when using AI writing tools and assist publishers in utilising them

Benefits

• We offer company-wide bonuses based on monthly sales targets
• Employee referral bonuses
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Certification reimbursement
• Certification completion bonuses
• A relaxed dress code