Senior Motion Graphics Designer

Job Description

Responsibilities

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Job Description

Role Summary:

We are looking for a talented, self-motivated motion graphics designer, experienced in creating graphics for theatrical trailers, television spots, outdoor displays, social media and home video for Universal Films marketing campaigns. They should have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. The role is primarily a production motion graphics position with opportunities to work on creative assignments. This is a hybrid work schedule position which includes working both remotely from home and on-site in office. The hours are 1-10pm, with occasional overtime if needed.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Design, create and animate offline and finishing projects for theatrical teasers, trailers, TV spots, home video as well as network promos and social media graphics
• Follow excel translation charts to localize trailer graphics in multiple languages for numerous international territories
• The ability to create visual effects graphics, which may include tracking in 2D and 3D, greenscreen, rotoscoping and compositing
• Take direction from Creative Directors, Art Directors, Producers, Editors, Coordinators and Clients
• Must be comfortable working in a structured workflow, using uniform naming conventions and procedures that are designed for everyone to jump from one project to the next with ease
• QC all graphics before delivery
• Each designer is expected to take ownership of projects and execute with pride
• Streamline vendor project collects for use by internal graphics team and troubleshoot related technical issues

Qualifications
• Must have demo reel with breakdown and an explanation of your project involvement
• Minimum 5 years of recent professional experience with motion graphics, typography, design and 2D/3D animation
• Must have strong communication skills along with a good sense of design, layout and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven team environment
• Familiar with HD, 2K, UHD, vertical HD and other various resolutions, frame rates and pixel aspect ratios, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Software (primarily After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator)
• Advanced knowledge of Cinema 4D and related modules
• Familiar with Mac computers, including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams messaging apps)

Eligibility Requirements:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing to be covered by Solutions, NBCUniversal's alternative dispute resolution policy

Desired Characteristics:
• 5-7 years preferred experience within a creative operations marketing team
• Knowledge of Maya is a plus
• Stereoscopic knowledge is a plus
• Knowledge of Nuke, SynthEyes and Maya's Dynamics, Particles and Effects is a plus

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary Range: $125,000 - $155,000 (bonus eligible)

Additional Information

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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