Motion Graphics Supervisor

Motion Graphics Supervisor ABOUT THE POSITION The Motion Graphics Supervisor acts as the day-to-day project manager of freelance Motion Graphics & Design teams and vendors on a project-by-project basis. The Motion Graphics Supervisor helps facilitate all motion design and graphics from creative ideation through delivery throughout all phases of show production.

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This is a part-time hourly position at a rate of $81.25 per hour.

Responsibilities

• REPORTS TO Post Department - Creative Director, Post COLLABS WITH Creative Director, Static Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Supervisor RESPONSIBILITIES ● Run day-to-day project management of multiple freelance motion graphic 2D/3D artists, designers, animators, and/or vendors across various show projects. ● Help advise, build, and manage graphic schedules and budgets across assigned projects under the oversight of Head of Post-Production, Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Supervisor, & the Creative Directors, Static and Post to ensure asset deliveries correlate with final project delivery. ● Uphold motion graphics and design brand standards across projects. ● Able to create and produce motion graphic assets for projects on one’s own as needed in addition to management duties such as credit beds, MOGRT templates, etc. ● Collaborate with creative stakeholders to develop motion graphics when appropriate.
• This includes writing and/or translating creative project briefs along with providing actionable feedback to artists. ● Liaise and actively facilitate the flow of project relevant information across departments, outside vendors, creative stakeholders, etc. through professional and exemplary communication skills. ● Recruit, hire, and onboard freelance contractors/vendors as needed.
• Maintain a robust roster of skilled and diverse talent and be able to pair the right artists with the best suited projects. ● Lead a consistent review process with creative stakeholders with the ability to communicate, consolidate, and distill actionable notes to the freelance artists/vendors.
• This can include personally providing feedback, when appropriate. ● Address quality control issues with assets should they arise to maintain and uphold brand integrity.
• Includes troubleshooting technical bottlenecks as needed. ● Complete graphic metadata upon project wrap with accuracy along with ensuring proper licensing and naming conventions are adhered to across assets. ● Demonstrate a working knowledge of Post-Production codecs and be capable of spotting technical/rendering issues and knowledge of how to address them. ● Stay current with technical advances in the industry and new programs to help consult with improvements to the workflow.

Requirements

• ● 5-8 years of industry experience in motion graphics which must include senior level supervision of a team ● Expert level understanding of using the Adobe Suite: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D.
• Knowledge of Monday.com and Airtable for project and data management a plus ● Understanding of technical specifications, file formats, etc. ● Ability to work across multiple projects while staying organized and timely ● Superior ability to work, collaborate, and communicate on a team ● Work in a fast paced environment with ability to self motivate ● Good written and verbal communication skills