Motion Graphics Designer

Aquent; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented motion graphic designer to join their dynamic team in Calgary. This exciting hybrid role involves creating captivating motion graphic videos and static imagery that align with brand guidelines. You'll collaborate with creative teams to execute innovative marketing campaigns, ensuring all assets resonate with the target audience. If you're passionate about design and eager to contribute to a fast-paced retail environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a creative team that values innovation and collaboration, and take your design career to the next level!

Qualifications

• Skilled in motion graphic design with expertise in After Effects and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience working with brand guidelines and digital retail campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Create motion graphic videos and static imagery from product images.
• Conceptualize and design layouts while ensuring brand consistency.

Skills

After Effects

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

Brand Guidelines

Job description

Our large retail client is currently looking to add a motion graphic designer to the team. This role would be based in Calgary and hybrid 2-3 days in office.

Description:

1. Creating motion graphic videos and static imagery from product images and copy
2. Reviewing creative briefs and executing on a campaign
3. Working with creative governance to ensure all assets are on brand
4. Attending creative brief meetings to gather information and understand objectives for various marketing initiatives related to assigned project
5. Conceptualizing and designing page layouts to meet scheduled deadlines and technical standards and ensure ideas translate well into photography, copy and production needs
6. Searching various image databases for inspiration and reference material, including internal and external sources. Working closely with Producer and Art Director to discuss and resolve use of photography, backgrounds, and special treatments
7. Attending project reviews with various stakeholders and interacting with them to ensure all needs are met
8. Evaluating reusability of existing photography for the new layout and determining reasonable need for new photography.

Must haves/Experience:

1. Skilled in After Effects, Figma, & Adobe.
2. Photoshop and After Effects expertise, XD and Illustrator good to have.
3. Ability or experience to follow brand guidelines and work with supplied templates.
4. Experience working for a digital retailer, ability to handle campaigns with a large number of assets.