Sr. Motion Designer (contract)

Company Description

Digitas is the Networked Experience Agency, built on the vision that we create magnetic experiences that earn the right for brands to exist in human networks. Today, and tomorrow. We deliver Networked Experiences by leveraging comprehensive data, technology, creative, media and strategy capabilities. Digitas delivers ambitious outcomes via unique solutions that include Creative Experiences, Integrated Media, Addressable Relationships, Social Marketing and Total Commerce. Celebrated by Ad Age as Data and Insights Agency of the Year, U.S Campaign’s Brand Experience Agency of the Year, Media Network of the Year and celebrated by Forrester and Gartner, Digitas serves the world’s leading brands through a global network comprised of more than 5,500 employees across over 65 offices in 43 countries.

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE:

• This is a contract role expected to require 40 hours/week and the total length of the engagement is estimated at 2-3 months.
• There is the potential for conversion to full-time following the contract period but that is NOT guaranteed.
• This is a hybrid role that will require onsite engagement an average of 3 days/week in Bentonville, Arkansas. All candidates must be local to the area and willing to come onsite on a regular basis.

As a Senior Motion Designer, you’ll be tasked with producing client billable and internal non-billable work.

Day-to-day, your role includes:

• Expert in Motion Graphics, design, audio and video post-production
• Attend creative briefings and provide guidance and creative solutions to all types of content production (web videos, broadcast spots, sales videos, new business pitches, case studies, etc)
• Execute motion graphics projects as needed
• Understand the goals of the production and bring the vision to reality
• Excellent understanding of technical limitations of different file formats and knowledge of standard requirements for different platforms
• Be creative and able to work well with limited creative direction and supervision
• Maintain brand’s visual standards while pushing the creative envelope

Qualifications

We’re looking for strong, impactful work experience, which typically includes:

• Four-year degree or equivalent post experience
• 5-7 years in a post-production environment, preferably in an agency environment
• Creativity and innovative problem solving skills required
• Must have reel and examples of work
• Very strong skills in in Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere & Final Cut Pro
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adaptive to rapidly changing schedules
• Strong knowledge of related technology and systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills and creative sensibility
• Candidate must be open to travel as needed

Got what it takes? We’d love to hear from you.

Additional Information

Digitas is an equal opportunity employer.

“Compensation Range: $49 - $64 hr. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. This role may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. This role may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met.” If your requirements fall outside of this range, you are still welcome to apply. The Company anticipates the application window for this job posting will end 11/7/2024.

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