Pitchfork Seeks Motion Designer/Animator

Pitchfork’s award-winning video team seeks a creative and versatile Motion Designer/Animator, with between one and three years of professional experience. The Motion Designer/Animator will partner with Pitchfork producers, directors, and writers to create dynamic 2- and 3-D motion graphics for new and existing video series, documentaries, and branded content, including animated intros, typographic treatments, photo and live-action compositing, infographics, and more. In addition, this position will take a leading role in conceptualizing and creating short-form (motion design-based) video programming for multiple platforms.

To apply, send a resume and links to your reels to jobs-tv@pitchfork.com by February 26.

Primary Responsibilities

• Generate aesthetically diverse visual concepts based on direction from producers, directors, and writers
• Create multiple story-boards and style frames for approval
• Execute innovative, cinematic renderings of approved concept and style
• Work with editorial staff to create visual interpretations of written content for video and social platforms
• Generate graphically enhanced cut-downs, teasers, trailers, and loops of existing content for social platforms
• Assemble and maintain an archive of visual assets, media, and project files for all work

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• One to three years of professional experience as a motion designer / animator
• A well documented, demonstrated ability as both a designer and animator
• Drawing and illustration abilities are a major plus
• Expertise with Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign required (C4D experience desired)
• Proficiency with Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Premiere Pro
• Ability to manage timelines and execute multiple projects simultaneously is required
• Examples of work and a strong reel are an absolute must

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