Graphic and Motion Designer

Ventana Productions, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ventana Productions, Inc. is seeking a Graphic and Motion Designer to create compelling visual content for corporate and government video projects.

This onsite role in Washington, DC focuses on motion graphics, animations, and post-production deliverables, working closely with producers and teammates. You will develop typography, visual effects, and storyboard concepts while maintaining project organization and adhering to branding guidelines.

Qualifications

• 3 years in motion graphics required.
• Proficiency in 2D/3D animation workflows.
• Strong post-production and color grading understanding.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D and 3D animations and motion graphics.
• Develop typography and visual effects that match project themes and branding guidelines.
• Handle post-production tasks such as video editing, color correction, compositing, and rendering.
• Collaborate on concept development, storyboarding, and visual planning.
• Maintain organized project files for efficient production and handoff.
• Keep skills current by tracking industry trends in digital art and computer graphics.

Skills

2D/3D animation

Motion graphics

Creative problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Typography

Tools

Cinema 4D

Maya

Blender

3ds Max

ZBrush

Mudbox

Unreal Engine

After Effects

Photoshop

Illustrator

Premiere

Job description

Ventana Productions, Inc. is hiring a Graphic and Motion Designer to support the creation of compelling visual content for corporate and government video projects. This onsite role in Washington, DC focuses on producing motion graphics and animations, partnering with producers and teammates through the creative process, and finishing deliverables through post-production.

What you’ll do

• Create high-quality 2D and 3D animations and motion graphics using tools including Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Maya, Blender, and 3ds Max.
• Develop typography and visual effects that match each project’s themes and adhere to established branding guidelines.
• Handle post-production tasks such as video editing, color correction, compositing, and rendering to deliver finalized animation projects.
• Collaborate on concept development, storyboarding, and visual planning for multimedia initiatives.
• Maintain organized project files for efficient production and handoff.
• Keep skills current by tracking industry trends across digital art, computer graphics, Unreal Engine, and other emerging technologies.

What you bring

• Proficiency with animation, motion graphics, and 3D modeling software including Cinema 4D, Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, ZBrush, and Mudbox.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere.
• Expertise in 2D/3D animation techniques.
• Creative problem-solving abilities.
• Solid foundation in color theory, typography, and graphic design fundamentals, along with digital art creation and illustration skills.
• Understanding of computer graphics workflows, including post-production processes like video editing and color grading.
• Comfort working collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple projects efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills to clearly explain creative ideas.

Technologies

• Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Maya, Blender, 3ds Max
• Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere
• ZBrush, Mudbox
• Unreal Engine

Compensation and benefits

• $75,000 - $95,000 per year
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Job type: Full-time. Experience: 3 years in motion graphics (required). Work location: Onsite in Washington, DC. Ability to commute: Washington, DC 20036 (required).