Senior Animator / Motion Graphics Artist

Job Description
We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity for a new Senior Animator / Motion Graphics Artist to join our team. We’re looking for someone who is a self-stater, super creative, and has the skills to switch between corporate and illustrative animation design.
You must have an impressive portfolio showcasing your best work on various projects, from corporate motion graphics to hand-drawn illustration and animation. In evidence of the above, we want an outstanding CV with a complete education, work history and references and a portfolio showcasing your best work. We want to find someone who creatively responds to client briefs and is comfortable and accomplished in client liaison, presenting your own and others' storyboards, style boards and edits. We seek strong attention to detail, excellent typesetting skills, and pride in your work. Your working day will include attending client briefings and presentations, working collaboratively on projects, noting and accounting time expenditures against project deadlines, and liaising with printers and other suppliers to maintain production quality standards.
In return, we offer a great working environment where you will be encouraged, mentored, and supported. We also provide the opportunity to work on significant projects with local, regional, and international reach across print, online, and broadcast. As a leader in workplace wellbeing, Whitenoise pioneered the four-day working week in April 2022, which offers even more flexibility and work-life balance opportunities.
Responsibilities
Attending client briefings and presentations
Working independently and collaboratively on projects
Creating concept style frames and storyboards based on supplied project briefs and client brand guidelines
Producing animated short films combining 2D/3D animation, music overlays and voice-over audio
Producing GFX and branding ident toolkits for video projects
Noting and accounting for time expenditure against project deadlines and flagging slippage early
Requirements
At least four years of studio / agency experience
A strong portfolio demonstrating a passion for animation/motion design with excellent skills and capabilities
Be highly proficient in Adobe CC (After Effects, Premiere, Audition, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Attention to detail with good verbal and written skills
Confidence in presenting concepts to clients and maintaining client relationships
Be a good team player but also self-motivated
Have the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while maintaining standards.
Manage projects from the concept stage through to the final artwork
Have an awareness of how brands extend into digital platforms
Benefits
Competitive salary with annual review
Convenient office location with free parking
NEST pension
Monthly team social allowance
Tickets to relevant industry events (IDI Awards, design mixer events and more)
Please note: To be considered for this position, please send in your CV and portfolio or portfolio link with your submission. Unfortunately, we won't consider submissions from applicants with no studio experience. Broken or non-functioning links to portfolio sites will likewise disqualify your application.
How to apply:
Please respond with a full CV, portfolio and cover letter
Closing date for applications: 10th June #####, 5 pm