Graphic Designer / Animator Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Graphic Designer / Animator to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Work alongside printers, copywriters, photographers, designers, account executives, website designers or marketing specialists;
- Determine the font style and size combinations for the content;
- Use technical software packages, such as Flash, 3D studio max, Maya, Lightwave, Softimage and Cinema 4D;
- Creating sketches, artwork or illustrations in 2D;
- Develop concepts, graphics for product illustrations, logos and websites;
- Sequence frames together to create animation;
- Draw storyboards;
- Design a variety of characters with different personalities;
- Create images that identify a product or convey a message;
- Develop concepts for characters and pitch ideas to clients;
- Time characters’ movements to soundtracks or voice overs;
- Determine the size and arrangement of illustrative materials;
- Work with editors to bring together the layers of animation, including backgrounds and graphics;
- Work with media visualisers to create story lines involving the subject matter;
- Liaise with external printers on a regular basis to ensure deadlines are met and material is printed to the highest quality.
Requirements:
- Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design, computer animation, 3D/graphic design, fine arts or equivalent;
- Strong skills in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office;
- Have good communication skills and able to work as part of a team;
- Fresh grads are highly encouraged to apply;
- Knowledge of 2D/3D, stop motion and computer-generated animation;
- Experience with DTP(Desktop Publishing) is a plus;
- Project Management Experience;
- Proficient in CGI software and posses creative presentation abilities;
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
- Imagination and creativity.