Technical Motion Designer

Newfangled Studios | Remote, Boston, Massachusetts The Role Newfangled Studios is a Creative Production Agency crafting social-first, digitally native campaigns for some of the world's most celebrated brands. We're searching for an enthusiastic Junior Motion Designer to help animate on big campaigns for even bigger brands. As a member of our animation team, you'll be working closely with our artists and directors to create world-class video and animation. Most importantly, you'll help us do work that delivers on the four points of the Newfangled North Star; Creativity and Innovation, Business Results, Respect & Inclusion, and Forward Progress. About You

• You have a solid understanding of After Effects, particularly for motion graphics animation.
• You're someone who wants to grow and learn, with a passion for their creative craft.
• You demonstrate an understanding of animation principles and have a strong sense of timing.
• You're an organized and detail-oriented artist.
• You can observe and replicate established animation styles with a director's assistance.
• You receive feedback through a lens of curiosity and constructive criticism.
• You are a creative collaborator, able to work in a team environment to achieve goals.
• You have a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• You are someone who has at least a year of working experience within the motion graphics industry.
• You're legally eligible for work in the United States or Canada.

What You'll Do

• Animate short-form content for larger campaigns, such as Instagram stories, or Snapchat ads.
• Retime, reformat, and version existing assets for various social media platforms.
• Work closely with designers and directors to bring storyboards to life through animation.
• Deliver work on time and according to schedule, meeting internal and external deadlines.
• Assist in larger animation projects as support for Senior Animators.
• Implement feedback from internal and external shareholders.
• Keep projects clean, organized, and easy to navigate for other animators. About Newfangled Studios
• We believe that Relationships > Everything else. This goes for the way we treat each other and our clients. We see ourselves as teammates and we tackle our challenges together with a fist bump and a smile.
• We're fun, inclusive, and respectful of your personal life. We put effort and action into our culture, with a committee dedicated to making sure everyone feels a sense of belonging within the team. We get together in-person twice a year to connect and have a good time. We try not to work late or weekends, and we acknowledge and compensate employees when it does happen. We close for a week in the winter and again in the summer.
• We're fully remote. Newfangled Studios flips the script on remote work. We're a tight-knit crew that thrives despite the distance. From hilarious Slack channels to unforgettable in-person retreats, we connect and celebrate on the regular. Here, you'll feel included and empowered to bring your best self - wherever you call home.
• We're always on top of it...Trends. Culture. Deadlines. Budget. Our fast and nimble team sweats the details and keeps our clients and teammates informed with clear communication every step of the way. Plus, the work is really, really f'n good.
• As a certified woman and LGBTQ+ owned agency, we prioritize respect, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our work and culture.

Compensation

• $55k based on experience
• Structured success sharing (bonus) program
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• SIMPLE IRA (eligible for company-matching after 2 years of employment)
• Vacation, personal and paid holidays
• Really cool swag and the opportunity to be on our TikTok ;) Apply To this Job