Motion Graphics Supervisor

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