Production Designer, Motion Graphics (Broadcast)

Los Angeles, CA
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Job Description

LA Managed Services is looking for an exceptional Production Designer, Motion Graphics. This is a 12-month contract. This role is embedded within one of our largest clients. In this role you will be creating a variety of digital assets used to engage and attract consumers on a high profile streaming platform. You must have a passion for storytelling, with a blend of creative and technical production skills, and a strong understanding of Broadcast. You will be working alongside teams of designers, editors, and producers to scale artwork for use in the streaming app. The ideal candidate for the role relishes in the details of the production design process and understands how to navigate daily art production at a high volume.

What You’ll Do:

You will be responsible for creating and processing large volumes of consumer-facing graphics for use across a television platform. Creating these graphics include composing, animating and leading vendors in daily art reviews of both motion and still graphics—you must be comfortable working in an iterative process. The graphics will need localization so sensitivity to topography and composition is essential. Communication on an individual and group setting is one of the biggest components of this role.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Experience creating and delivering broadcast graphics;
  • Knowledge of insert graphic systems, creation, execution & deployment;
  • A strong understanding of motion and animation, design & typography principles;
  • An extreme attention to detail and ability to adhere to design guidelines and specifications for a given project;
  • Experienced in developing and executing campaigns, and has an advanced understanding of what makes content engaging and successful across digital channels and audiences;
  • Stylistic breadth and fluent in digital design & broadcast design;
  • Clear and concise communication and organizational skills;
  • Experience working cross-functionally to build artwork scale solutions;
  • Strong understanding of template usage and batching processes for image exports;
  • Experience delivering designs across many screen sizes and formats;
  • Diligence in file-naming structures and file organization;
  • Ability to work quickly and with multiple points of feedback and changes;
  • Experience with Localization on static and motion graphics;
  • Prior experience in a time-sensitive production environment;
  • Ability to work independently to troubleshoot technical and process related issues;
  • Possesses knowledge of sports and its place in popular culture.

Additional Requirements:

  • Portfolio demonstrating motion reel and design work;
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in a creative and production environment;
  • Highly skilled in After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator and comfortable with Keynote & Sketch;
  • Experience in making expressions in After Effects;
  • Experience working with 3D design tools / Cinema 4D is a plus;
  • Knowledge of scripting is a plus;
  • Experience working with live production teams;
  • All resumes must be accompanied by a portfolio and/or website link.

Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Animation, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design or similar.

The Perks:
We want to make sure you’re taken care of while we build the future of entertainment together.
LA Managed Services is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our team alongside competitive compensation.

  • The hourly compensation range for this position in the selected city is $50-$65 hourly. Compensation may vary depending on a number of factors, including but not limited to the individual experience, expertise, location, and education.
  • Work is remote
  • Work with world-class talent in an environment that promotes creative freedom on projects you’ll be proud to tell your family and friends about.
  • This role is a 12-month contract'

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Extended periods of desk work:

The role necessitates prolonged periods of sitting, engaging in tasks such as conceptualization, design development, and project oversight.

Communication:

Effective communication is pivotal in this position, requiring regular verbal exchanges during team meetings, client interactions, and while providing guidance to creative teams.

Presentation activities:

Capable of crafting and refining presentations, as well as confidently delivering them. This may involve standing for short durations and engaging in public speaking.

Visual acuity:

Sharp visual acuity is essential for scrutinizing creative assets, ensuring quality control, and maintaining a keen eye for detail in design work. Ability to accurately discern and differentiate between a wide range of colors. A keen eye for detail and the capability to interpret color variations correctly are essential.

Utilization of technology:

Proficiency with various computer software and tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, and project management platforms (e.g., Wrike), is indispensable. This entails precise manual dexterity and adept eye-hand coordination.

Multi-tasking:

The role demands adept management of multiple projects concurrently, necessitating the ability to prioritize effectively and seamlessly transition between tasks while upholding meticulous attention to detail.

LA is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to making LA as inclusive and diverse as the audience we engage daily. LA is dedicated to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact careers@lassociates.com.

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