eight&four - 2D/3D Animator - Remote In-house role at Gaming Client

2D Animator is needed in London, United Kingdom.

Client: eight&four

Location: London, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-time, Contractor, Full-time

Job Description

We’re a social and end-to-end content production agency. Since 2008 we’ve been building an integrated, digital-first offering that combines content excellence with channel best practice to drive performance across our client base. As a values-driven agency, our people are our power. We stay ahead of the game by hiring smart thinkers and giving them back what they put in: through rapid progression, industry-leading benefits, and a culture which has been named in Campaign’s Best Places to Work for 5 years running.

We’re looking for a 2D/3D Animator to join a new in-house team at one of our top clients. Embedded within our client’s organisation, you’ll have the best of both worlds - access to learning from one of the biggest gaming companies in the World, with all the benefits and perks of eight&four agency culture. You’ll be a solid midweight 2D/3D Creative, who’s able to both work independently and with a range of different client stakeholders. You’re calm under pressure, mature in difficult situations, and a problem solver both in your work and when work isn’t going to plan. In short, you’re a professional grown-up - excellent at your craft and a solid team player for what will be an expansive team. This role is fully remote but limited to candidates based in the UK.

Requirements

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience in an animation studio, production company, or advertising environment
• Art theory basics is a requirement i.e.: composition and colour theory
• A strong portfolio, with examples of great 2D & 3D animation/motion graphic executions across a number of different channels
• Excellent skills in the Adobe package, with an emphasis on After Effects
• Excellent skills in storytelling and editing
• A love and understanding of mobile games, and gaming culture
• Experience leading and motivating small teams of creatives
• Great attention to detail - quality controlling content to ensure it is consistent in style, quality, and tone
• A standout creative who can adapt quickly to business needs
• Experience motivating creatives working alongside them

Bonus Skills:

• Experienced in typography and graphic design
• Good illustration skills
• Social media savvy
• Experience in the production of content for user acquisition

Attitude & Communication:

• Super organised and professional
• A good communicator
• Proactive - going the extra mile to get things done
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Impeccable attention to detail

Please ensure you include a link to your portfolio when applying for this position. You may have worked in the following capacities: Motion Editor, Motion Graphics Designer, Video Editor, Video Design, Animation.

Benefits

Named in Campaign Magazine’s Best Places to Work for 5 years running. Remote working predominantly. Private Healthcare & Life Insurance, 25 Days+ Holiday, Team Minibreaks, Regular Socials.

Culture

Open, Engaged & Inspirational Culture.