What are the responsibilities and job description for the Motion Designer position at We Are Social?
THE ROLE
We Are Social is looking for a culture-hungry Motion Designer who wants to make work that people will love. To do the job well, you'll need a good sense of social media craft and a desire to get your hands dirty. We are seeking someone who lives in the space between pop culture/sports/entertainment/fashion/music/travel.
WE ARE
A creative agency powered by social connections. That means we thrive on what's trending and creating campaigns that get people buzzing. We call it "Ideas Worth Talking About," and we're proud to have played a part in some of the most culturally relevant campaigns of the decade for brands like McDonald's, Adidas, Universal Studios, and YouTube.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE
What You'll Do
At We Are Social, we celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences. We welcome unique voices and talents, especially those not traditionally embraced by advertising. Discover more about our culture and our work.
Let's make great things together.
We Are Social is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For California applicants, you may view We Are Social's Privacy Notice for California Employees and Job Applicants at https://wearesocial.com/us/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/CA-Employee-and-Job-Applicant-CPRA-Notice.pdf
We Are Social is looking for a culture-hungry Motion Designer who wants to make work that people will love. To do the job well, you'll need a good sense of social media craft and a desire to get your hands dirty. We are seeking someone who lives in the space between pop culture/sports/entertainment/fashion/music/travel.
WE ARE
A creative agency powered by social connections. That means we thrive on what's trending and creating campaigns that get people buzzing. We call it "Ideas Worth Talking About," and we're proud to have played a part in some of the most culturally relevant campaigns of the decade for brands like McDonald's, Adidas, Universal Studios, and YouTube.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE
- Our passport program lets you explore and work from one of our 18 other offices worldwide, including Paris, Singapore, Madrid, Dubai, London and more!
- You best believe we know how to celebrate our wins. And our losses (it's how we learn).
- From carbon offsets to community kitchens, we're passionate about making a difference.
- A person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly and proactively
- Not interested in just following trends - you want to create them
- A self-starter, who'll take ideas from concept to execution, navigating feedback like a pro
What You'll Do
- CREATIVE: Motion design for clients and agency new business efforts, working within brand guidelines while pushing for design excellence.
- SOCIAL LITERACY Identifying trends and opportunities as they emerge in social that stay true to our brands. Design to specific social platforms.
- CONTENT CREATION: From photography to videography, design, and platform native tools, you'll create a wide range of content that suits the client, the moment and the idea. From quick social posts to lo-fi shoots, you have range and the ability to switch between styles while still experimenting and looking for unique opportunities to make work ownable and talked about.
- STORYTELLING: You're able to ideate, build, shoot, and edit effective stories that match the quality of each social platform.
- Design visually engaging presentations, create mockups & do light retouching as needed that help sell creative ideas to top clients in the industry.
- COLLABORATION: Work collaboratively with a large team of creatives from ideation to execution - helping to ensure ideas are created and brought to life faithfully while taking direction & feedback from leads.
- WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT: Manage multiple priorities and assignments. Execute with quick turnaround times for real time moments, capture trending moments, editing quickly and efficiently to deliver high quality work, on-time and with accuracy.
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia or related discipline from an accredited college or university
- 2 years working at an agency, studio, or comparable experience
- Strong portfolio showcasing an understanding of short-form content best practices and channels
- Proficiency across Adobe Design suite, including After Effects and Premiere
- Comfortable working in fast paced environment with high volume of deliverables
- Excellent organization and attention to detail
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- A deep knowledge of current trends and changes in social platforms
At We Are Social, we celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences. We welcome unique voices and talents, especially those not traditionally embraced by advertising. Discover more about our culture and our work.
Let's make great things together.
We Are Social is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For California applicants, you may view We Are Social's Privacy Notice for California Employees and Job Applicants at https://wearesocial.com/us/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/CA-Employee-and-Job-Applicant-CPRA-Notice.pdf
