Junior Motion Graphics Designer
Formula One
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Job summary
Formula 1 is seeking a Junior Motion Graphics Designer to join our Creative team. Reporting into the Head of Creative Studio and Senior Motion Graphics Designer, this role will assist with the design and build of creative motion graphics across broadcast, digital, and events.
The ideal candidate has at least one year of motion graphics experience, strong After Effects skills, and a solid understanding of design, typography and layout.
Qualifications
- At least one year of experience designing motion graphics.
- Good knowledge of Adobe After Effects.
- Experience in 2D animation, camera tracking and rotoscoping.
- Knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom.
- Ability to create scamps, storyboards and style frames.
- Proven ability of visualising creative concepts to an excellent standard.
- Solid understanding of design, layout and typography.
- Knowledge of Formula 1, both current and historical.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the design and creation of exciting, dynamic and engaging graphics and treatments.
- Create 2D still and motion graphics to the instructions of the Senior Motion Graphics Designer.
- Work across various deliverables and specifications including broadcast content, corporate videos, digital/social and AV Screen installations.
- Adapt our graphics for optimization across the full breadth of Creative Studio projects.
- Work with Producers and other graphic designers to create engaging content that is technically sound and fit-for-purpose.
- Keep fully aware of styles and developments in high-end video production helping to make sure that our content is innovative and industry-leading.
- Ensure that projects are fully compliant with F1's internal policies and procedures and brand guidelines.
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Job description
Are you ready to make your mark in the world of Formula 1?
At Formula 1, we are passionate about delivering the world's greatest sports and entertainment spectacle leaving a positive legacy wherever we race. Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do ever since our first Grand Prix in 1950. Now, more than 75 years on, the sport remains a pioneer, developing technologies that have made a significant impact on society beyond the track.
Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our passionate and dedicated people. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, or communications there is always a talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport.
We are looking for a Junior Motion Graphics Designer to join our Creative team. Reporting into our Head of Creative Studio and Senior Motion Graphics Design, this role will assist with the design and the build of creative motion graphics.
- Assist with the design and creation of exciting, dynamic and engaging graphics and treatments.
- Create 2D still and motion graphics to the instructions of the Senior Motion Graphics Designer.
- Work across various deliverables and specifications including broadcast content, corporate videos, digital/social and AV Screen installations.
- Adapt our graphics for optimization across the full breadth of Creative Studio projects.
- Work with Producers and other graphic designers to create engaging content that is technically sound and fit-for-purpose.
- Keep fully aware of styles and developments in high-end video production helping to make sure that our content is innovative and industry-leading.
- Ensure that projects are fully compliant with F1's internal policies and procedures and brand guidelines.
In this role it is essential that you are:
- Highly motivated and ambitious, keen to embrace new challenges
- Adaptable to a variety of tasks and projects on a day-to-day basis.
- Solid understanding of design principles, with ability to accept instruction
- Flexible - the role may require weekend, evening or night work
Prior to the role it would be essential that you have:
- At least one year of experience designing motion graphics
- Good knowledge of Adobe After Effects
- Experience in 2D animation, camera tracking and rotoscoping
- Knowledge of other Adobe software: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom
- Ability to create scamps, storyboards and style frames
- Proven ability of visualising creative concepts to an excellent standard
- Solid understanding of design, layout and typography
- Knowledge of Formula 1, both current and historical
- Experience in creating content for AV screens
Not essential to be successful in the role but you may also have the following qualifications:
- At least an HND or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design
From this position, your next step could be into the role of Motion Graphics Designer.
Joining F1 means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth. We offer a dynamic work environment where ideas are heard, and employee contributions truly make an impact. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people to play their role in accelerating the future of the sport. As a member of the F1 team, you will be able to access our amazing benefits:
- Private Healthcare scheme
- Dental Care
- 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies
- A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding trains stations near to Biggin Hill
- Free healthy snacks in our offices
- Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch
- 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure
- Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development team
- Discount on F1 merchandise
- Discount at F1's experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive
- Perkbox benefit portal and more
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