Motion Graphic Artist

Austin, Texas

Req ID: 201241

At SolarWinds, we’re a people-first company. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of the people we serve—including our employees, customers, shareholders, Partners, and communities. Join us in our mission to help customers accelerate business transformation with simple, powerful, and secure solutions.

The ideal candidate thrives in an innovative, fast-paced environment and is collaborative, accountable, ready, and empathetic. We’re looking for individuals who believe they can accomplish more as a team and create lasting growth for themselves and others. We hire based on attitude, competency, and commitment. Solarians are ready to advance our world-class solutions in a fast-paced environment and accept the challenge to lead with purpose. If you’re looking to build your career with an exceptional team, you’ve come to the right place. Join SolarWinds and grow with us!

Your Role:

We are looking for a video producer with a background in motion graphic animation to join our Multimedia Team. As part of the Creative Group, this role will work closely with other video producers, designers, and animators to create high-quality animations and video edits that reflect branding priorities. Our group assists with requests from the entire company, and the video types range from product overviews, product demos, customer testimonials, social media promotion, YouTube ads, virtual events, and tradeshow events.

Your Impact:

Animate motion graphic actions that align with brand guidelines and are exciting, emotional, and compelling
Read scripts and storylines to understand animation requirements
Prepare presentations with raw designs to stakeholders
Develop storyboards for the initial stages of production
Join images with background graphics and special effects
Ensure synchronization of frames and audio
Participate in the editing process
Collaborate with production crew (designers, directors etc.)
Create scene layouts using a library of assets
Work closely with the brand and design team to ensure consistency across campaign assets
Work under the guidance of the Multimedia Team Manager to manage large projects, and coordinate the visual effects output and quality control
Work with team lead animators to ensure timely completion of motion graphics
Serve as an active participant in team art discussions, brainstorms, critiques, and reviews

Your Experience:

Proven experience as an animator, please provide a reel and portfolio of best work
Bachelor’s degree in animation or computer graphics or 3 years of experience working as an animator at a specific job
1-3 years of motion graphic animation experience with a creative team, design studio, post-production house, or broadcast television station
Proficiency with Adobe After Effects
Knowledge and understanding of how to use Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere. Other software and plug-ins such as Cinema 4D, DaVinci Resolve, etc. a bonus
Understanding of the Visual Effects and associated pipelines
Adaptable and open to feedback
Attention to detail and collaborative mindset

SolarWinds is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. SolarWinds will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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