Job Description

Position summary.

We're seeking a talented and versatile Motion Designer to join our creative team. In this role, you'll be responsible for creating high-quality motion graphics, animations, and visual effects for various projects. You will work collaboratively with creative directors, writers, strategists, and other designers to bring creative visions to life.

Minimum experience and requirements. 

• Requires 2+ years of experience in motion design
• Possesses working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Keynote
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects and Premiere, Apple computers, MacOS
• Ability to work within outlined design standards
• Strong knowledge of layout principles and design aesthetics
• Ability to present concepts, storyboards and videos to internal audiences
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Maintains a high attention to detail as well as strong organizational and time management skills
• Performs duties and tasks independently with little supervision, while also understanding when to collaborate and seek guidance
• Is flexible and adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Possesses curiosity and confidence to solve complex problems

Principle accountabilities & job functions.

Motion design:

• Create high-quality motion graphics, animations, and visual effects for various projects. This includes conceptualizing, storyboarding, and executing designs that align with the agency’s and clients’ visions.
• Execute vision of art directors, associate creative directors and creative director
• Work collaboratively with writers, strategists, project leads and other designers to create work that meets the client’s needs and objectives
• Stay current on industry trends
• Present work internally and externally, providing rationale, design strategy, and discussion
• Use Canva to create social templates with simple motion and transition effects

Basic video editing:

• Perform basic video editing tasks to support motion design projects. This includes trimming footage, adding transitions, color correction, and integrating motion graphics into video content to create cohesive and polished final products.

Sound design integration:

• Collaborate with audio specialists or develop basic sound design skills to enhance motion graphics projects with appropriate audio elements. This includes selecting or creating sound effects, background music, and ensuring audio-visual synchronization to elevate the overall impact of motion design deliverables

Graphic design:

• Create designs, layouts, motion, video and storyboards for multiple communication channels, campaigns and other deliverables
• Draw sketches and concepts for initial review, based on the project creative brief and campaign objectives
• Understand and apply knowledge of: color theory and relationships; typography and typesetting; perspective and space relationships; composition and grid structures

Team & culture leadership:

• Develop relationships with each team member in order to collaborate effectively within the creative department and across the agency
• Contribute to the growth and goals of the agency and team by meeting deadlines, following agency processes, attending agency outings, and exemplifying agency core values

What we have to offer.

At Ervin & Smith, we provide something truly unique: a place to experiment and push yourself to new heights with the support of an executive team of experts who are accessible for hands-on coaching and mentorship. Our team members value relationships, collaboration, creativity and results above all else.

You’ll receive competitive pay and all the essentials, including health/dental/vision insurance, retirement plan with matching, life/supplemental insurance, and a flexible working environment and generous agency closures and time-off policies. You’ll also get training and ongoing professional development, as well as extra dollars for you to invest in your wellness and well-being.

Ervin & Smith embraces diversity and equal opportunity, and we are committed to equity and justice in our work and our community. We are determined to build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills because we understand that’s where the best ideas come from.

We are located in Omaha and give preference for local hires. We'd still love to hear from you if you aren't from our area, just know that it'll need to be an absolutely perfect fit for us to consider remote/another location.

To apply, please e-mail your resume and portfolio to  jobs@ervinandsmith.com .

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