Motion Graphic Designer

Job Title 

Motion Graphic Designer  

About Canoo 

Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done. 

The “Canoo Way” 

Canoo’s success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 (“Important versus less important”), Act 30/30 (“Reduce waste and increase output”), and Live 90/10 (“We have each other’s back”). We hire based on “MET” - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ) applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operations. 

Job Purpose 

As a Motion Graphics Designer, you must have deep knowledge and passion for creating animated text and graphics that support our products at a high standard. You will work closely with the brand design and video teams to ensure animations match design intentions and product specifications. Your primary purpose is to support the Brand Video Team on all projects, ranging from concept creation and ideation all the way through to delivering production-ready design solutions. You will work on a mix of still, digital, physical and animated graphics which constantly push the brand to new horizons.

This position includes creating animations for concept presentations to executives and potential customers. Excellent communication skills are needed to interact with a fast-paced and multi-talented team. The ideal candidate is highly productive and has a team-centered spirit and a positive attitude. 

This position is full-time in-office. Candidates must reside within Dallas TX or have a reasonable driving commute to Justin, TX and/or be willing to relocate.

Responsibilities (80s of the Position) 

• Work on different projects and media using the latest software to develop innovative graphic designs that meet the company’s business goals
• Obtain input from managers and ensure that the designs meet organizational standards
• Work independently and collaborate with the design team as and when required.
• Schedule projects based on priority to balance the workload, which might include three or more simultaneous projects
• Study existing visuals, identify flaws, and create solutions to improve design capabilities.
• Revamp brand standards and guidelines for physical and digital implementations
• Use Cinema 4D or similar for animation, lighting, and shading

Required Experience 

• 5 years of production experience in Graphic Design, Visual Effects or Motion Graphics industry, in-house or at agency
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or relevant discipline
• Exceptional, innovative design skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Time-management skills for meeting deadlines
• Software experience
  • Cinema 4D or similar
  • Adobe After Effects / Premier
  • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch, or Figma

Preferred Experience  

• Additional experience with animated tech packs is a bonus
• Use of ai tools such as Midjourney, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, Firefly

Travel Requirements

• Limited Travel might be required for company events

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

What's Cool About Working Here... 

• Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone  
• Comprehensive Health Insurance  
• Equity Compensation 
• Flexible Paid Time Off 
• Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy 

Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Canoo Inc. and its subsidiaries and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Canoo unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting. 

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If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please call (214) 529-8055 or email us at TalentAcquisition@canoo.com

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