Motion Graphic Designer

Our mission at Zynga is to connect the world through games by building games around core social experiences to deliver deep player engagement, organic acquisition and long term retention. Our portfolio of games include – CSR Racing 2, FarmVille, Hit it Rich! Slots, Words With Friends and Zynga Poker.

This role will be based out of our NaturalMotion Games studio, based in Central London. At NaturalMotion, we embrace a hybrid work environment. Within this role, you would work 2 days per week in our London office and the remaining days at home. We can also consider this role to work remotely from anywhere in the UK. For the past six years NaturalMotion Studios have been named one of the Best Places to Work in the UK games industry by gamesindustry.biz.

JOB PURPOSE

The vision for our global, Performance Marketing Creative Team at Zynga is informed by the pursuit of new and different ideas, rapid creative development, and efficient production. We develop creative executions across digital channels that invite and encourage millions of players worldwide to take part in our games. Our creative and production processes prioritize achieving both performance objectives and execution excellence while we foster a collaborative culture that embraces and drives creative trends in the mobile marketing & acquisition space.

As a Motion Graphics Designer, you will execute video/motion graphics advertising content for game titles across the Zynga portfolio. The ideal candidate is comfortable creating a high volume of diverse creative content and can also contribute ideas & concepts inspired by value propositions or selling points that catch the audience’s attention.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to a super-efficient, high-volume pipeline of User Acquisition (UA) advertising content

• Work with the Art Lead, Art Director, Producer and stakeholders to execute video advertising that engages our audiences and perform against KPIs

• Work self-sufficiently to develop 10-30s ad creatives usually within a 2-3-day timeframe

• Suggest process improvements or best practices that can help optimize creative pipeline and the quality of our work

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• At least 6 years of professional experience developing and executing video creative

• Expert knowledge of Adobe After Effects (+advanced plug-ins; Red Giant, Trapcode), Adobe Premiere

• Advanced knowledge of animation principles and a good eye for exciting and creative effects

• Strong conceptual and visual design skills leading to thoughtful creative executions

• Proven exceptional design skills in composition, color theory, typography, visual hierarchy. A keen eye for detail and commitment to quality. You are an artist first and foremost!

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and quick turnarounds

• Exceptional communication skills and a team-first attitude

DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 3D skills and understanding of 3D pipeline as it relates to generating creative assets; Unreal Engine experience is highly regarded

• Photoshop & Graphic Design skills are a big plus

• Understanding of UA as well as consumer-facing ad experiences on social ad platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) and partner ad networks

• Ability to mentor more junior designers and provide relevant feedback to improve quality against KPIs

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus scheme

• Create next-gen games that will be played and loved by millions of players around the world

• Work in a family-oriented, collaborative team that invests in your development and growth on-the-job

• A diverse team of friendly, fun and supportive co-workers

• Flexible working hours & crunch-free working culture

• Communal music and laid-back atmosphere

• Summer/Christmas parties and Happy Hour in the studio each Friday

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays, 2 paid personal days

• 6 months of fully paid maternity/adoption leave or 16 weeks of fully paid paternity leave (eligibility criteria apply)

• Pension plan with a double matching employer contribution (capped at 8%)

• Private medical insurance, dental insurance and healthcare cash plan

• Life insurance, accident insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Company Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) (eligibility criteria apply)

• Fitness Reimbursement plan worth £600 per annum

• Charitable Giving Platform to which the Company contributes a 2:1

• Annual season ticket advance and cycle to work scheme

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome job-seekers, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds to join us!

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