Motion Animation & Video Designer

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enables clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

The creative team, within the Marketing Department, is a group of communication and creative professionals operating as the company's internal agency to serve clients throughout the entire organization. The Video & Motion Graphics Artist / Graphic Designer will work closely with fellow designers, internal clients, and Manager to ensure effective project completion for video, web-based, and sometimes print needs. This designer will be a visual problem solver who can work in a fast-paced work environment while creating collateral for use on a range of media platforms.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of creative experience, effective video, animation, motion graphics, print and web design knowledge, and an understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud (in particular After Effects and premiere).

Job Responsibilities:

• Video planning, storyboarding and editing for a variety of pieces such as video podcasts, department specific videos, themed corporate videos, etc.
• Motion graphic design and animation to complement company communications and data visualization
• Image, sound and stock video sourcing & handling
• Design of additional elements • Promotional Graphics 
• Charts / Graphics to be contained in thought leadership 
• Infographics 
• PDFs
• Design to support thought leadership initiatives 

• PPT Optimization 
• Ensure designs are in alignment to brand standards and maintain brand consistency
• Consistently meet project deadlines and maintain high level of work while managing multiple projects
• Collaborate with the marketing team to support and/or develop new concepts and initiatives
• Interact with internal clients and external vendors

*If you are interested in applying for this position, we ask that you please submit your resume in English*

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent training (3+ year of experience of video editing / graphic design in a creative environment)
• Fluent in English and Spanish (CEFR at least C1 level)
• Understanding of design principles in both print and digital formats
• A strong portfolio demonstrating a range of work in a variety of media
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Working knowledge of PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Strong Proofreader
• Ability to maintain exceptional attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize projects and communicate progress
• Optimistic, self-motivated, and able to take initiative
• Able to take direction and to work independently with minimal supervision
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow within fast-paced working environment
• Writing and/or editing skills a plus

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.

EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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