Senior Motion Graphic Production Artist (After Effects)

TL;DR

Senior Motion Graphic Production Artist (After Effects): Responsible for the production and post-production of animations for interactive spaces, ensuring high-quality deliverables and accurate file handoffs for localization. Focus on creating streamlined and organized files, providing production solutions through testing and research, and identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement.

Location: Hybrid in Sunnyvale, California, USA (3 days a week in office).

Salary: $60-$76 per hour

Company

hirify.global is a global content production company and part of WPP, partnering with major brands to deliver engaging content across all media channels.

What you will do

• Produce and post-produce animations using internal proprietary processes and industry-standard tools.
• Collaborate closely with Motion Graphic Production Team Leads, Interactive Developers, Design, Video, and Software teams.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting production deadlines and ensuring accurate file handoffs for localization.
• Create streamlined, organized files with anticipation of production pipelines and technological constraints.
• Review final deliverables with an exacting eye, ensuring all work meets client quality standards.
• Provide production solutions through testing, research, and prototyping.

Requirements

• 7+ years experience with Adobe After Effects.
• Expertise in Adobe After Effects compositing and animation.
• Strong Photoshop knowledge, including smart objects, resolution, and file export options.
• Illustrator knowledge pertaining to vector-based animations.
• Solid understanding of basic 3D principles and pipeline.
• Solid standards-based HTML, CSS, and general web publishing knowledge.
• Highly detail-oriented, with a drive for perfection down to the last pixel.

Nice to have

• After Effects scripting and expressions experience.
• Nuke and Maya to After Effects workflow understanding or experience.
• Batch production, Adobe, Javascript, and Mac-based scripting experience.
• Render farm setup and usage experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with teams in the office around 3 days a week.
• Values: Hands-on approach, honesty, passion, supportive team environment, and continuous learning.
• Competitive benefits package available for employees in the US.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging, and continuous learning.
• Inclusive and impact-driven work environment.