DeptStudio Artist (Motion Graphics/UI)
WHY DEPT®?
We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.
We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.
At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.
THE ROLE:
As a Studio Artist (Motion Graphics/UI), you will be responsible for collaborating with the creative team on the execution of creative assets, from initial concept to final delivery. You have a precise eye for detail and are obsessed with organization and consistency across all deliverables. You have a firm understanding of the creative and technical aspects of motion design and static files. You are an ace at managing multiple projects and competing initiatives, even under the tightest of deadlines. A highly collaborative spirit, you have great communication skills and feel confident to speak up when you or anyone on your team needs support. You are highly accountable, responsive, and able to effectively and efficiently work on your own and within the team. Your insatiable hunger for knowledge and professional growth enables you to effortlessly absorb feedback, and you excel at delivering constructive criticism in a calm, assertive, and solution-oriented manner.
You have a unique ability to quickly ingest and understand complex project files from internal and external sources, in order to make updates or necessary changes for efficiency within our workflow. You consistently look for ways to optimize overall workflows and processes, as well as recommend tools/plugins to be more efficient. You have a solid understanding of how to translate projects into multiple languages.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Building, resizing, and applying localization to 2D animations and static banners at scale for digital platforms
- Organizing, editing, and color grading video footage from various production shoots
- Light VFX work (object replacement, rotoscoping, matchmoving, etc.)
- Heeding guidance and constructive feedback from all members of the creative team
- Maintaining ownership and responsibility, including self-QA, throughout each project
- Keeping close communication with PMs to ensure all deliverables are on track
- Ensuring all final deliverables adhere to brand standards and production guidelines
- Keeping up to date on and adhering to digital best practices across different platforms
WHAT YOU BRING:
- 2+ years of production experience, preferably in an agency environment
- A portfolio showcasing production work on large campaigns
- Exceptional knowledge in 2D animation, primarily with Adobe After Effects
- Ample experience with editing, color grading, motion graphics, and animation, as well as production design at scale
- A knack for finding new solutions and efficiencies with initial builds in AE, aimed at resizing assets both static and video
- Strong written and verbal communication in both one-on-one and group settings
- An ability to understand layout challenges of individual projects and work quickly and independently to provide creative/technical solutions to problems
- The ability to easily adopt a new team’s tools, communications, and processes; it's a plus if you are familiar with using AI to speed up processes
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our benefits package:
- Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401k plan, plus matching
- PTO
- Paid Company Holidays
- Parental Leave
WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU:
DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.
DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.
DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Coach, eBay, and OpenAI.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.
Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.
We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.
Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.
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The anticipated salary range for this position is listed below. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we’re flexible.
US Remote Range
$53,900—$75,000 USD