Senior Motion Graphics Designer

Location: Sassy Elstree

Position: Full-Time (9am – 6pm Mon to Fri)

Salary Range: £40k dependant on experience

Starting: Immediately

ABOUT SASSY: 

SASSY is an award-winning production powerhouse of dynamic storytellers and skilled technology specialists, delivering magnetic content solutions to brands and businesses across the globe. Made up of a team of over 80 experts, we collaborate, ideate, and formulate a best-in-class approach to production, delivering everything from internal comms, product launches and social-first content, to TVCs, chart-topping podcasts and thought leadership. Built on over 30 years of experience in live streaming, hybrid events, branded content, photography, social storytelling and audio production, we’re set up to deliver on any comms challenge. Our unique in-house integrated model enables us to deliver seamless “no tears” solutions - powerful production, technical innovation, and meaningful creative that engages audiences and drives results.

ROLE SUMMARY:

• Sassy is looking for a strong creative and enthusiastic Motion Graphics Designer to join our growing team. Working alongside a full-time team of post-production professionals, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects from branded content, editorial & corporate films, to onsite red-carpet sizzles, social activations and PR launch assets.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with all members of the Sassy team to deliver work of the highest standard, as well as resolving technical and/or design issues in a timely manner.
• Provide creative input throughout the post-production process to help create industry-leading content.
• Create and develop 2D and 3D Motion Graphics for various media output including broadcast, digital & social channels and live events.
• Work closely with Producers and Editors, offering input and developing new ideas.
• Participate in creative sessions to share new design perspectives and ideas as well as maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the latest graphic design techniques.
• Work closely with our edit and sound teams to ensure a smooth synergy between all elements of a project.
• Ensure best-in-class processes are in place and followed, especially around the delivery of final assets.
• Continue to develop expertise in motion graphics techniques.
• Comply with all company and client brand guidelines, deadlines and design standards at all times.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Minimum of 3-4 years motion graphics experience working across a broad spectrum of clients, in a fast-paced agency or production environment.
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe After Effects & Photoshop.
• Creative flair, originality, and a strong visual sense, coupled with excellent design, animation and typography skills.
• Good knowledge of Illustrator & InDesign as well as experience of Cinema 4D.
• Strong attention to detail and established creative identity.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently under time pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong communication, organisation, administrative and time management skills, as well as an excellent attention to detail.
• Keen interest in the technical side of video production.
• A desire to take ownership and responsibility for Sassy project activity, delivery and the quality of editing work.
• Must have a willingness to work long hours as needed, often under pressure.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES:    

• Delivery of high-quality output for our projects and clients.
• Effective support on projects from concept to delivery of motion graphics, on time.
• Feedback on the handling of projects by senior team members at Sassy .
• Performance to be formally reviewed after three months and then once per year.