Motion Graphics Designer at Hogarth

The role 

As a Motion Graphics Designer, you will be responsible for creating high quality motion graphics sequences for a variety of clients. We will look to you for creative input and involvement in the design and development of projects. You will be expected to be highly skilled in 3D, with a particular focus on modelling, and an interest in producing both photoreal and graphical output. You will work often closely with our compositing team to provide 3D elements, typically products, with a view to them being integrated into existing commercials. 

You will work to tight deadlines on a wide variety of jobs including TV commercials, digital campaigns, and in-house productions, building and adapting both live action and motion graphics sequences to fulfill client briefs, as well as matching and amending existing masters. 

You will also be involved in the re-versioning of existing work for global markets and will be expected to adhere to  workflow processes so that projects can be reassessed and re-versioned quickly and effectively. 

The ideal candidate will take an active interest in staying abreast of changing trends in design, VFX, software and will be committed to always producing the highest standard of work. 

Skills and Experience Required 

• At least 4 years of professional experience of Motion Graphics design in both After Effects and Cinema4D  
• Experience of building CG models to match real-life objects 
• Good Working Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator 
• Excellent design, typographical and conceptual skills 
• Positive attitude towards problem solving and strong attention to detail 
• Ability to take direction and contribute to the creative development of projects 
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and maintain focus in pressured situations 
• Ability to critically assess your own work so as to complete VFX and motion graphics jobs to a standard that meets the approval of producers and clients 
• Excellent organisational, time management and communication skills 
• Methodical approach to work and ability to multi-task 
• Experience producing photoreal CG would be a plus 
• Knowledge of 3rd party render software, e.g. Arnold & V-Ray, a plus 
• Experience of 2D/3D character animation would be a plus 
• Knowledge of tracking software, e.g. PFtrack & Mocha, a plus 
• Knowledge of any other 3D software (e.g. Maya) a plus 
• Knowledge of any modelling software (e.g. Modo & Z-Brush) a plus