Responsible for production and post-production of animations using internal proprietary processes and tools as well as industry standard methods and tools
Work closely with Motion Graphic Production Team Leads, Interactive Developers and Design, Video and Software teams
Work on multiple projects simultaneously and ensure production deadlines are met with accurate file handoffs for localization
Creates streamlined, organized files with anticipation of the production pipeline, potential technological constraints, and a tight localization schedule.
Review final deliverables with an exacting eye ensuring all work meets client quality standards for video and animation deliverables Provide production solutions through testing, research and prototyping
Coordinate training of newer team members with help from Team Leads and Production Manager
Identify and help implement opportunities for automation, process, design, file format, and technical improvements
7+ years experience with Adobe After Effects
After Effects compositing and animation experience, with scripting and expressions a plus
Nuke, and Maya to After Effects workflow understanding or experience a plus
Solid understanding of basic 3D principles & pipeline Photoshop knowledge and expertise, including but not limited to smart objects, resolution,and file export options
Illustrator knowledge and expertise pertaining to vector based animations
Solid standards-based HTML, CSS, and general web publishing knowledge
Batch production, Adobe, Javascript, and Mac based scripting experience a plus
Render farm setup and usage experience also a plus
Highly detail oriented, with a drive for perfection down to the last pixel
Thrives in a challenging, fast-paced web publishing workplace
Self-motivated with strong written and verbal communication skills
Establishes rapport and collaborates easily
Able to adhere to a consistent graphic production and checking process, while also identifying opportunities for improvement
Problem solver with experience troubleshooting technical challenges
Resourceful, adaptable, creative, and results-oriented with high energy and a positive attitude
Preferred:
Artists should be able to extract sequence animations from After Effects in formats that integrate seamlessly with Nuke, ensuring smooth workflows between applications.
The ability to export render passes from After Effects, preserving layer structures and effects for easy compositing in other down stream softwares.
Artists should be able to leverage custom scripting or expressions in After Effects to optimize outputs for downstream compositing.
