Senior Studio Artist

Summary

Join DEPT® as a Senior Studio Artist and collaborate with a creative team to execute creative assets, from concept to final delivery. You will be responsible for building and localizing 2D animations and static banners, organizing video footage, and performing light VFX work. This role demands a strong understanding of motion design, animation, and editing, along with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other industry-standard tools. The ideal candidate possesses 5-7 years of production experience in an agency environment and a portfolio showcasing relevant work. DEPT® offers a collaborative environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, 401k, PTO, and parental leave. The position is available in several US locations with varying salary ranges and work arrangements (remote or hybrid).

Requirements

• 5-7 years of production experience, preferably in an agency environment
• A portfolio showcasing production work on large campaigns
• Exceptional knowledge in 2D animation, primarily with Adobe After Effects
• Ample experience with editing, color grading, motion graphics, and animation, as well as production design at scale
• A knack for finding new solutions and efficiencies with initial builds in AE, aimed at resizing assets both static and video
• Experience editing fast-moving, fun, creative, humorous Creator and Influencer content
• Excellent retouching skills
• Excellent typography and layout skills with a meticulous eye for detail
• Strong written and verbal communication in both one-on-one and group settings
• An ability to understand layout challenges of individual projects and work quickly and independently to provide creative/technical solutions to problems
• The ability to easily adopt a new team’s tools, communications, and processes
• Proficiency in the following programs/tools: Adobe After Effects
• Proficiency in the following programs/tools: Adobe Photoshop
• Proficiency in the following programs/tools: Adobe Premiere
• Proficiency in the following programs/tools: Adobe Illustrator
• Proficiency in the following programs/tools: Adobe Audition
• Proficiency in the following programs/tools: Figma and/or Sketch
• Proficiency in the following programs/tools: Dropbox and Google Drive
• Proficiency in the following programs/tools: Google Suite (Slides, Sheets, Docs)
• Proficiency in the following programs/tools: Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Proficiency in the following programs/tools: Asana

Responsibilities

• Building, resizing, and applying localization to 2D animations at scale for digital platforms
• Building, resizing and applying localization to static banners at scale for digital platforms
• Organizing, editing, and color grading video footage from various production shoots
• Light VFX work (object replacement, rotoscoping, matchmoving, etc..)
• Heeding guidance and constructive feedback from all members of the creative team
• Maintaining ownership and responsibility, including self-QA, throughout each project
• Keeping close communication with PMs to ensure all deliverables are on track
• Ensuring all final deliverables adhere to brand standards and production guidelines
• Keeping up to date on and adhering to digital best practices across different platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Character rigging/animation
• Knowledge of 3D Animation (Cinema 4D or Maya)
• Knowledge of “Element 3D” plugin
• Experience with Javascript or After Effects expressions
• Experience with Frame.io
• Experience using a DAM
• Experience with project management tools
• Experience in a performance marketing agency a plus (not required)

Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k plan, plus matching
• PTO
• Paid Company Holidays
• Parental Leave