Sr. Motion Graphics Artist

Role Overview:

We're seeking a talented and self-motivated Senior Motion Graphics Artist to join our global marketing team as a contractor. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of hands-on experience designing and animating motion graphics, with expert-level proficiency in Adobe After Effects. This role requires a strong understanding of visual storytelling and the ability to transform complex ideas into clear, compelling, and aesthetically pleasing animated visuals for our marketing videos. While this is a remote position, the successful candidate must be based in either Bangalore or Hyderabad, India. This role offers flexible timings, but a willingness to overlap work hours with the US Central time zone is essential for effective collaboration. Excellent communication skills in English is a non-negotiable requirement.

Responsibilities:

• Design and animate high-quality motion graphics for a variety of corporate marketing videos, including, but not limited to, explainer videos, product/solution overviews and demos, customer success stories / case studies, thought leadership videos, brand story / about us videos, event promos and recaps, social media shorts and ads, internal communications and HR videos, animated infographics / data visualization, and animated logos and title sequences. (Examples of the types of videos you'd create can be found on our website, blueyonder.com/resources and our YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@BlueYonderAI).
• Work independently to manage projects from concept to completion, including storyboarding, design, animation, and integration into video edits.
• Collaborate effectively with video editors, content creators, marketing teams, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver visuals that meet strategic objectives.
• Translate complex data and concepts into engaging and easy-to-understand animated infographics and explainer elements.
• Ensure brand consistency and adherence to Blue Yonder's visual guidelines in all motion graphics productions.
• Incorporate feedback efficiently and iterate on designs and animations as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
• Stay up to date with industry best practices, animation techniques, and motion graphics software.
• Manage and organize motion graphics assets, ensuring efficient workflow and archiving.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 7-10 years of dedicated experience as a Motion Graphics Artist, with a strong portfolio showcasing corporate marketing motion graphics projects, especially those used in case studies and solution videos.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe After Effects is mandatory.
• Strong foundational knowledge of design principles, typography, colour theory, and visual composition.
• Proven experience in creating a wide range of motion graphics, including animated logos, lower thirds, explainer animations, data visualization, and character animation.
• Proficiency in other Adobe Creative Suite applications, particularly Adobe Premiere Pro, Illustrator and Photoshop, for asset creation.
• Understanding of video production workflows and how motion graphics integrate into a broader video project.
• Professional knowledge of audio editing and standards to create broadcast ready videos with narration, music, and sound effects when needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are non-negotiable.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive and resourceful with a keen eye for detail and a passion for creative problem-solving.
• Self-motivated and able to thrive in a remote work environment.