The Motion Designer will create motion graphics for various digital platforms, collaborate with teams, manage projects, and provide high-quality client service.
Barkley Films is looking for a talented motion designer to inspire and elevate every project they touch. From concept to execution this position will be able to contribute across the board to branded campaigns working between designers and filmmakers to create awe-inspiring work.This candidate should be a motivated self-starter looking to push the boundaries on everything from social to broadcast to award case studies and more. Exploration, inspiration, and experimentation in your craft are a must.Responsibilities:
- Concept, design and execute a wide range of motion graphic animation across digital platforms.
- Projects will include editing and adding motion to video, compilations, and sizzles, producing original video content for social and overall motion graphics and video support.
- Develop, design, and create next-level motion graphics and animations to help service our brands, as well as new business and marketing needs.
- Provide the highest level service to clients in a proactive, creative, and professional manner
- Provide input on project plans as needed
- Brainstorm other applications for motion across our output, with opportunities for longer-form projects as well.
- Manage multiple projects concurrently
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in motion design and animation for client-based agencies and/or broadcast/film in a deadline-driven environment
- Experience in video editing, with an eye for storytelling
- Good sense of timing and screen composition
- Significant knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
- Proficiency in After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- A strong sense of curiosity with a commitment to continuous learning and growth
- Ability to think creatively beyond the client's initial brief
- Ability to work independently and under close direction
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Client management experience and interpersonal skills a must
- Degree in Media Arts (or equivalent) is required
- 3 years experience working in the digital design services industry
- Knowledge of the principles, techniques, technology and current standards of video production and shot composition
Additional Software Knowledge/Skills:
- Cinema 4D or other 3D applications
- Experience with color correction, color treatment, VFX and music selection
- Knowledge of video codecs and formats as well as video/broadcast and web standards
- Working knowledge of incorporating sound effects and music into animations.
BarkleyOKRP’s Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
- We believe being radically diverse and inclusive is the key to becoming one of the world’s great creative idea companies. By embracing everything that makes our partners who they are and what makes them unique to the world around them, we create the conditions and capacity to help creative, original thinking thrive.
- BarkleyOKRP is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging as part of our corporate strategic goals, supported by a formal DEI+B program, Employee Resource Groups, Director of Diversity leadership and agency commitment to The Brand Lab, Creative Accelerator, Fellowship, MAIP, and BLAC.
Top Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
After Effects
Cinema 4D
Illustrator
Photoshop
Premiere
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