Compositor/Motion Graphics Artist

Blackbird Interactive is a creative-fueled, future-driven, independent game studio where the best talent in the industry can find long-term careers to help grow their abilities while working on a wide range of projects, which encompass world-class IPs as well as our own creations across multiple genres.In 2022, we announced that our studio is implementing afour-day work weekas well as supporting in-studio, remote within Canada, and hybrid work arrangements as permanent options to our employees.As a Compositor/Motion Graphics artist, you are assembling static assets for the purpose of animation.You're taking assets that, on their own, don't change or have much dynamism, and giving them dynamism by animating them together. You are a creative visionary with a magic wand! As a motion graphics artist, you keep up with current graphic trends and love collaborating with other talented individuals, then this position is for you!DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:Video editing and text animation up to video tracking and maskingDesign cutting-edge motion graphics using AE to videos to life - some may be integrated overlays with live action, and others may be full-scale animated videosProvide creative vision to the editing process, bringing your own style to create beautifully composed workCreate 2D and 3D animations from scratchBe a key part of the original creative vision at the start of each project, including pitching original concepts, and development of storyboards and/or treatment booksSKILLS:Experience creating and animating motion graphics(Adobe After Effects experience mandatory)Experience working directly with directors and clients to gather requirements, pitch design concepts, iterate on content and deliver the final productA strong sense of editorial timing and directionExperience editing video assetsColour correction experienceHistory of telling compelling stories through unique creative assets and visual interactionsCinema 4D experienceWorking knowledge of Photoshop and IllustratorDesigning and animating for 360 /immersive video contentQUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's Degree in Computer Animation, Graphic Design or related fieldExpert-level knowledge of After Effects and C4DProficiency in Adobe Creative CloudProficiency in 3D modelingAbility to work with a variety of video formatsSOFT SKILLS:Strong organizational and communication skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamExcellent time management and problem-solving skillsAbility to work under tight deadlinesA high degree of attention to detail**Please note: To be considered for this role, you must submit your demo reel with your resume**$100,000 - $140,000 a year #J-18808-Ljbffr