Want to help make the world a safer, more sustainable and more creative place? It may sound like a lofty goal, but that’s exactly what we’re doing at Black Spectacles. Our platform attracts architects around the world who want to push the limits of their industry. Our content — which includes podcasts, design tutorials and exam prep — helps architects keep pace with emerging technologies and software so they can do their best work.

Black Spectacles is Chicago-based with a fully remote staff. We are a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company and ranked #11 in Education on the INC. 5000 America’s Fastest Growing Company List in 2019. To keep that momentum going strong, we’re expanding our team of enthusiastic go-getters. We’re on the hunt for a 2D/3D Motion Graphic Artist who is eager to enhance our video content with 2D and 3D motion graphics and animations.

The 2D/3D Motion Graphic Artist will create 2D and 3D graphics and animations for our learning videos and help bring the ideas we're teaching to life.

• Work within the video production team to create 2D and 3D motion graphics for our video content.
• Sketch and outline potential concepts for motion graphics in videos
• Design and animate objects such as buildings and objects. Character animation is not required
• Attend and participate in daily/weekly meetings to review progress and adjust work
• Revise motion graphics based on feedback from Art Director or Production Team
• Maintain up to date knowledge about motion graphics software and techniques

Requirements

• Well versed in using After Effects, Cinema 4D and other 3D rendering engines
• Expert in 2D and 3D modeling, animation and design
• Strong keyframing ability
• Solid understanding of timing and spatial design
• Ability to take constructive criticism and adjust design based on the feedback provided
• Must be able to travel to Chicago for quarterly team meetings

Benefits

• 'Work from wherever' policy
• Unlimited Vacation
• Blue Cross Blue Shield health, dental, vision, short-term / long-term disability and life insurance.
• Flexible Savings Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• 401k with Employer match
• Profit sharing program
• Employee referral program
• Free weekly team lunch
• Commuter pre-tax program
• Frequent team events & quarterly social gatherings

Black Spectacles is an equal opportunity employer.