digital media designer

CurlyCoder Inc; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital media company located in Kitchener, Canada is seeking a skilled individual for a permanent position focusing on animation and interactive technology. Responsibilities include developing storyboards, producing animated content, and consulting with clients. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience. A strong creative background and proficiency in various digital tools are essential for this role.

Benefits

Parking available

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in related field.
• Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong understanding of animation and interactive technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing storyboards for electronic productions.
• Produce 2-D and 3-D animated drawings and illustrations.
• Consult with clients to establish the look and content of materials.

Skills

Animation and visual effects

Project management

Marketing strategies

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Suite

Autodesk Maya

Final Cut Pro

MS Office

Job description

Job Overview

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 hours per week
• Education : Bachelor's degree
• Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years
• Animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects
• Design and visual communications, general

Work Site Environment

• Business
• Urban area
• Private company, corporation or industry
• Consulting firm
• Internet / Web services company

Tasks

• Assist in developing storyboards for electronic productions such as multimedia, interactive and digital products and television advertising and productions
• Produce 2-D and 3-D animated drawings or computer illustrations
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Co-ordinate all aspects of production for print, audio-visual or electronic materials
• Consult with clients to establish the overall look, graphic elements and content of communications materials
• Develop the graphic elements that meet the clients' objectives
• Advise clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies
• Train staff
• Supervise staff
• Supervise professional and support staff and students
• Project management
• Perform administrative tasks
• Maintain and manage digital database
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• Conduct comparative research on marketing strategies for industrial and commercial products
• Develop marketing strategies
• Conduct online marketing, E-commerce and Website promotions
• Develop portfolio of marketing materials
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
• Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, website content
• Evaluate communication strategies and programs
• Develop communication strategies

Supervision

1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Google AdWords Certification

Computer and technology knowledge

• Autodesk 3ds Max
• NUKE
• iOS
• Adobe Suite
• Autodesk Maya
• MS Office
• Social Media
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• MS Windows
• Mac OS
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• MS PowerPoint
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Lightroom
• Figma
• Keynote
• MailChimp
• Unreal Engine
• MS Excel
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Final Cut Pro
• Google Drive
• LinkedIn

Industrial processes and biological studies

• Product development

Type of production art

• Animation
• Visual effects

Area of work experience

• Marketing

Area of specialization

• Interactive / new media
• Audio / audio-visual
• Strategy
• Brand management
• Digital media

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting
• Large workload
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Team player
• Creativity
• Flexibility
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Organized
• Quick learner
• Due diligence

Other benefits

• Parking available

Support for persons with disabilities

• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth