Motion Graphics Supervisor
At a glance
Mid-level Video Production role at dropout. Burbank · part-time.
Pay not stated Video Production salary
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What you'll do
- Coordinate freelance motion graphics artists and vendors across several show projects, from creative planning through delivery
- Build and track project schedules and budgets so graphics arrive in time for final delivery
- Keep design work aligned with brand standards, and create motion assets yourself when needed
- Turn creative briefs and review notes into clear direction for artists, while coordinating information across teams
- Check assets for quality and technical issues, then complete project metadata and confirm licensing and naming conventions
What you bring
- You have five to eight years in motion graphics, including senior-level oversight of a team
- You can work expertly in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator and Cinema 4D
- You understand post-production technical specs and file formats, and can spot and address rendering problems
Who this fits
This part-time hourly role suits a motion graphics professional who can supervise freelancers while also producing assets hands-on. You’ll need to stay organized across multiple projects and communicate clearly with artists and creative stakeholders. The position is based in Burbank.
From the employer
Motion Graphics Supervisor
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Motion Graphics Supervisor acts as the day-to-day project manager of freelance Motion Graphics & Design teams and vendors on a project-by-project basis. The Motion Graphics Supervisor helps facilitate all motion design and graphics from creative ideation through delivery throughout all phases of show production. This is a part-time hourly position at a rate of $81.25 per hour.
REPORTS TO
Post Department - Creative Director, Post
COLLABS WITH
Creative Director, Static
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Supervisor
RESPONSIBILITIES
● Run day-to-day project management of multiple freelance motion graphic 2D/3D artists, designers, animators, and/or vendors across various show projects.
● Help advise, build, and manage graphic schedules and budgets across assigned projects under the oversight of Head of Post-Production, Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Supervisor, & the Creative Directors, Static and Post to ensure asset deliveries correlate with final project delivery.
● Uphold motion graphics and design brand standards across projects.
● Able to create and produce motion graphic assets for projects on one’s own as needed in addition to management duties such as credit beds, MOGRT templates, etc.
● Collaborate with creative stakeholders to develop motion graphics when appropriate. This includes writing and/or translating creative project briefs along with providing actionable
feedback to artists.
● Liaise and actively facilitate the flow of project relevant information across departments, outside vendors, creative stakeholders, etc. through professional and exemplary communication skills.
● Recruit, hire, and onboard freelance contractors/vendors as needed. Maintain a robust roster of skilled and diverse talent and be able to pair the right artists with the best suited projects.
● Lead a consistent review process with creative stakeholders with the ability to communicate, consolidate, and distill actionable notes to the freelance artists/vendors. This can include personally providing feedback, when appropriate.
● Address quality control issues with assets should they arise to maintain and uphold brand integrity. Includes troubleshooting technical bottlenecks as needed.
● Complete graphic metadata upon project wrap with accuracy along with ensuring proper licensing and naming conventions are adhered to across assets.
● Demonstrate a working knowledge of Post-Production codecs and be capable of spotting technical/rendering issues and knowledge of how to address them.
● Stay current with technical advances in the industry and new programs to help consult with improvements to the workflow.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
● 5-8 years of industry experience in motion graphics which must include senior level supervision of a team
● Expert level understanding of using the Adobe Suite: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D. Knowledge of Monday.com and Airtable for project and data management a plus
● Understanding of technical specifications, file formats, etc.
● Ability to work across multiple projects while staying organized and timely
● Superior ability to work, collaborate, and communicate on a team
● Work in a fast paced environment with ability to self motivate
● Good written and verbal communication skills