Motion Designer, Video & Media Team
Morningstar is looking for a multi-disciplinary designer with a passion for storytelling with motion. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our global video & media team that supports the creation of video content across a variety of channels. You'll be helping us promote our thought leadership, tell our brand story, and convey the unique value of our products through compelling video and animated content. Collaborating with other video producers, digital and UX designers, our editorial team, product marketing, and the brand team, you'll support impactful programs and campaigns that drive customer and employee engagement.
Job Responsibilities
- Considering all aspects of a delightful, enduring, brand experience
- Conducting conceptual explorations that drive thoughtful design solutions
- Creating visually appealing motion graphics and animations that tell a story in a comprehensive way
- Using type, imagery, iconography, and other visual elements in a creative, engaging, and imaginative way
- Following and enhancing current motion and animation standards
- Working in tandem with project teams to ensure effective delivery of final animated assets
Qualifications
- Able to master complex information, and can translate that information in a way that drives effective storytelling
- Able to take projects from start to finish, owning the creative concepting and production execution
- A curious self-starter who isn't afraid of ambiguity, or constraints
- Open to feedback and knows how to defend design decisions
- Continuously striving for better ways of communicating and learning
- Comfortable with a fast-paced work environment
- Able to bring energy to a team and keep things positive
- Able to manage multiple projects and remain flexible through multiple revisions, while maintaining attention to detail
- 3+ years working professionally as a motion designer or animator, or demonstration of equivalent skill level
- Advanced knowledge of After Effects
- Knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop and other design tools to aid in the creation of animated assets
- Storyboarding experience
- Good understanding of design and typography best practices
- Portfolio and/or demo reel of previous projects
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, video production or animation, or equivalent experience/training
- Photography, videography, and video editing skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
How to apply
Please include a portfolio of work that you're most proud of, so you can tell stories about your experience and the impact you've had.
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