Motion Designer Job at Pinnacle Group, San Francisco, CA

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  • Pinnacle Group
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Our client, an American multinational technology conglomerate, is seeking a Motion Designer with VFX background to create animated graphics and visual effects for Edits tool.

Candidate Value Proposition:

  • Edits is a new stand-alone video editing app that features new creative tools with more options, features and controls.
  • The Client’s Design Studio is driving design and production for Edits’ creative tools libraries, including filters, fonts, text effects, text animations, transitions, and video effects.
  • The ideal candidate will be designing and working with a team of dedicated motion designers, engineers, and creative coder, collaborating to refine those designs as they are translated into code.
  • The candidate will be joining a unique and talented team of creative coders and designers, having the opportunity to work on Edits.

Role Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

  • Designing and producing text effects, video transitions (~30–50), and video effects (~30) under direction of Creative Director or Art Director
  • Collaborating with Creative Coder to refine designs in internal prototyping tools, and QA product integration. Prepare documentation and handoff materials for Engineers
  • SFX will need to work within technical limitations of the product (designer will be made aware of these constraints during onboarding)
  • Collaborate with Tech Artists to translate designs into client team’s internal prototyping tools
  • Building out creative inventory for filters, effects, and transitions
  • Create documentation as needed
  • Produce any other types of video renders, After Effects files, and documentation
  • Performance Measurement:
  • Performance is measured based on deliverables: video renders, AE files, Figma decks

Must-Have Skills:

  • 3 to 5 years designing and producing animated graphics and visual effects for real-time products and experiences
  • Experience working with technical artists or creative coders to translate designs into shaders and post-processing effects
  • Portfolio that demonstrates motion graphics and visual effect design
  • Proficiency with After Effects and Figma required

Nice-to-Have Skills:

  • Origami prototyping and 3D VFX software
  • Former client experience
  • Familiarity with more advance VFX software
  • Experience with filmmaking/editing and short-form video production is preferred
  • Experience with Origami and 3D VFX software, and familiarity with video LUTs is a plus but not required

Soft Skills:

  • Collaboration skills
  • Team player – designing with other creative coder and designers
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Educational Requirements:

  • Portfolio and experience preferred over degree in some type of visual art or design field
  • 3 to 5 plus years of experience in this field and working with technical artists

Logistics:

  • Start Date: April 14, 2025
  • Length of Contract: 3 months
  • Hours: 40 per week
  • Location: Remote
  • # of years of experience: 3+
  • Reason for Opening: New
  • Portfolio: Required
  • Work Authorization: Must be able to work in the US without any sponsorship. 
  • Pay Rate: $60-80 per hour - W2 Only

Pay Range: $60 - $80

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.

Job Tags

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