Story Co is seeking a Motion Designer to join their in-office team in San Francisco. The role involves designing and animating motion graphics across various formats and collaborating closely with editors and VFX teams to enhance project quality.

Responsibilities

• Design and animate motion graphics across a range of formats and styles
• Work from briefs developed by directors and producers, adding your own flare when applicable
• Collaborate closely with editors and VFX teams to integrate motion elements seamlessly into the final cut
• Manage your own files, organization, and delivery pipeline
• Occasionally interface with clients alongside producers and other team members

Skills

• Strong portfolio showcasing motion design work across multiple styles
• Proficiency in After Effects; Cinema 4D, Blender, and/or compositing experience a strong plus
• Ability to complete a paid test project as part of the hiring process
• Based in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate
• Strong design sensibility across multiple styles (brand, docu, narrative, commercial)
• Highly iterative mindset. We refine until it's right and are looking for people who embrace that process
• Fast turnarounds without sacrificing quality
• Self-motivated and organized with a solid work ethic
• Open to feedback and able to implement notes quickly and effectively
• Willing to push back on ideas that aren't hitting the mark
• Good communicator who works well in a collaborative team environment
• Eagerness to grow — compositing and VFX skills are a big plus, and we'll invest in developing them further!

Benefits

• Health care & dental
• Work in a beautiful San Francisco office with a view alongside a small team of exceptional creatives
• Free lunch

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