Senior Motion Graphics Designer

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Looking to join a world-class blockchain development team? Ava Labs makes it simple to deploy high-performance solutions for Web3, led by innovations on Avalanche. The company was founded by Cornell computer scientists, who partnered with Wall Street veterans and early Web3 leaders to execute a promising vision for redefining the way people build permissionless networks. Ava Labs is redefining the way people create value with Web3. Join us as we empower people to easily and freely digitize all the world’s assets on one open, programmable blockchain platform.

What You Will Do

• Create Animations for Various Touchpoints: Develop compelling animations for social media, product marketing, event branding, on-stage graphics, and explainer videos. Ensure animations are consistent with the brand’s visual language and effectively communicate the desired message
• Collaborate with Marketers and Product Teams: Work closely with marketers and product personnel to translate complex ideas into engaging motion graphics. Distill technical and abstract concepts into clear, visually compelling animations
• Video Editing and Enhancement: Edit video content, including live-action footage. Add branded intros, lower thirds, and other motion elements to enhance video presentations and align them with brand guidelines
• Bring Static Designs to Life: Collaborate directly with graphic designers to animate static designs, infusing them with dynamic elements. Independently develop styleframes, storyboards, animatics, and final compositions to guide the motion design process
• Define Motion Design Principles: Establish and document motion design principles that align with the brand identity. Develop scalable and replicable motion systems for future marketing campaigns and product lines
  
  

What You Will Bring

• 5+ Years of Experience: A minimum of five years of experience in motion graphics design, with a portfolio that demonstrates a strong command of animation techniques and visual storytelling
• Educational Background: BA/BS in Graphic Design, Animation, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree is a plus
• Industry Experience: Experience in the Crypto/Web3 space is highly advantageous
• Software Mastery: Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Premiere. High-level skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, vector animation, and Lottie are essential. Experience with 3D tools like Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya, Houdini, and Redshift is a significant plus
• Familiarity with Advanced Tools: Knowledge of processing tools such as Cavalry and TouchDesigner is a bonus. Web animation experience, including Webflow, is also beneficial
• Strong Design Fundamentals: Deep understanding of fundamental design concepts, including motion theory, typography, color theory, and composition. Ability to articulate design thinking clearly
• Visual Narrative Skills: Ability to develop visual narratives and conceptual strategies that support design decisions. Translate scripts into high-end animations, elevating the original brief through creative insight
• Project Management Proficiency: Experience using project management tools such as Notion and Slack to manage projects efficiently and meet deadlines
• Effective Communication and Presentation Skills: Strong ability to present motion design work to non-creatives, articulating the rationale behind creative choices and gaining buy-in from stakeholders
• Collaboration and Feedback: Work directly with other designers, creative directors, and marketers to provide and receive constructive feedback. Foster a collaborative environment that enhances the creative process
  
  

Salary Range: $119,200 to $148,800

(**This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.)

WHY AVA LABS?

If you've ever thought about joining an early stage Web3 company - this is it! We're a global, world-class team of experts in computer science, economics, finance, marketing, and law with offices in New York City and Miami. We're highly passionate about Web3 and redefining the way people build and use finance and decentralized applications of all kinds. The company received early-stage funding from Andreessen Horowitz, Initialized Capital, and Polychain Capital, with angel investments from Balaji Srinivasan and Naval Ravikant. Join us and be a pioneer in a new technology that will have implications across a range of verticals such as finance, gaming, investing, collectibles, among many others.

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