Elastic is hiring a
Motion Graphics Designer

Summary

Join Elastic, the Search AI Company, as a motion graphics artist with agency or in-house creative team experience. Design and animate engaging motion graphics for various video content, including ads, promotional videos, product videos, and social media content.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of proven experience as a motion graphics artist, preferably with some experience creating work for high-tech/B2B
• Technical Skills: High proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, or other motion graphics software
• Experience building animated SVGs using tools like Lottie or Bodymovin
• Creative Vision: Strong storytelling abilities with a fluency in design and animation
• Attention to Detail: Excellent sense of timing, pacing, color, and visual consistency
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage digital files across multiple projects and timelines
• Team Collaboration: You are a great teammate with strong communication skills and respond well to feedback
• Self-starter: Ability to uphold responsiveness and collaboration in a remote environment. You are an organized self-starter with excellent communication skills. Being part of a distributed team requires proactive communication. You find opportunities and take collaborative action

Responsibilities

• Design and Animate Graphics: Conceptualize, design, and animate engaging motion graphics for various video content, including ads, promotional videos, product videos and social media content
• Visual Storytelling: Create compelling visual narratives through the development of storyboards and cohesive animations that align with the video's message and goals
• Special Effects: Develop and integrate special visual effects to enhance the storytelling and visual impact of videos
• Text and Typography Animation: Create text-based elements, such as titles, lower thirds, and callouts, ensuring readability and aesthetic alignment with the brand
• 3D Elements: Create and incorporate 3D models and animations when necessary to add depth and dimension to video projects
• Collaboration: Work closely with our creative team to ensure seamless integration of motion graphics into video projects
• Feedback Integration: Gather and implement feedback from team members and collaborators to continuously improve and refine animations
• Brand Alignment: Ensure all motion graphics adhere to brand guidelines and maintain visual consistency across projects
• Asset Management: Organize and manage assets, project files, and animation archives efficiently
• Quality Control: Conduct thorough reviews and quality checks to ensure a high standard of visual and technical execution

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave