Motion Graphic Designer

JOB TITLE: Motion Graphic Designer (12 months FTC)

REPORTING TO: Global Design Manager

DEPARTMENT: Design

LOCATION: London, UK / Hybrid working

Company Overview:

STUDIOCANAL, a 100% affiliate of CANAL+ Group held by Vivendi, is Europe’s leader in production, distribution and international sales of feature films and series, operating in all four major European markets - France, United Kingdom, Germany, and Spain - as well as in Australia and New Zealand. It finances and produces around 30 films per year, distributes around 50 films per year and owns one of the largest film libraries in the world, boasting nearly 6,500 titles from 60 countries. STUDIOCANAL also produces more than 200 hours of TV series each year at an international level, either directly or through its award-winning network of European production companies (TANDEM Productions, RED Production Company, URBAN MYTH FILMS, BAMBÚ PRODUCCIONES, STUDIOCANAL ORIGINAL, SUNNYMARCH TV, SAM Productions).

STUDIOCANAL is an equal opportunity employer. Beyond our passion for Film and TV, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. STUDIOCANAL as a whole are invested in ensuring equality and inclusivity for all and offer many opportunities through our D&I Committee, Racial Equality Network and PRIDE group to allow all employees to bring their full selves to work, and to contribute to the company’s ethos and values.

We’re looking for a designer who:

• Is a creative person, passionate about motion, design & film.
• Has their finger on the pulse regarding social media platforms including current trends and social campaigns.
• Has a passion for learning and growing their skillset even further. i.e. AR lenses / 3D techniques (Cinema 4D/Blender etc).
• Can edit and grade footage from a range of video formats with an excellent understanding of video specs and formats for global roll out.
• Finds it effortless to communicate and collaborate with internal marketing teams to deliver first class film marketing materials for a global audience.
• Has the ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects in a fast paced environment while efficiently meeting deadlines.
• Can work creatively and technically to create high execution moving content across a range of media for digital to physical platforms.
• Has excellent design skills and layout execution across various asset types.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere etc)
• Motion graphic design experience
• Knowledge of video production, deliveries and execution
• Cinema 4D / Blender would be beneficial.
• Digital Design knowledge would be a plus.
• Working knowledge on AR projects preferable.
• In strong communication skills, both verbal & written.
• Organising, prioritising and problem-solving.
• Working in teams as well as independently.
• Identifying and working with current trends as well as Film, Music, Art and Fashion.
• Working for a film production or post production house, Design agency with entertainment / beauty/ retail/ fashion brands, or creative agency experience is a plus.
• Willingness to learn, grow within the company and mould the role into their own.
• Pushing boundaries and trying new things, open to new ideas and forever willing to adapt and evolve.