Motion Graphics Designer

Motion Graphics Designer

Location: Remote, any state, US

Location Designation: Remote

When you join New York Life, you’re joining a company that values career development, collaboration, innovation, and inclusiveness. We want employees to feel proud about being part of a company that is committed to doing the right thing. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career while developing personally and professionally through various resources and programs. New York Life is a relationship-based company and appreciates how both virtual and in-person interactions support our culture.

This position primarily involves a remote work schedule.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the New York Life Group Benefits Solutions (NYL GBS) Creative Director, this role is responsible for the delivery of timely, relevant, modern, and impactful content and design that supports business and marketing strategies. The right candidate will integrate the latest technology and trends to create visually compelling and impactful content that is simple to understand and always on brand.

To be effective in this role, the candidate must be an exceptional creative thinker with a strategic and tactical mindset and the ability to plan, coordinate and execute programs in collaboration with teammates and partners. The right candidate must be a problem solver that is results-driven, organized, efficient and can thrive in a dynamic, sometimes ambiguous, and fast paced environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and execute exceptional content that surprises and delights while solving for the identified business need. This includes B2B and B2C for a variety of media – including video animation, motion graphics, brochures, flyers, landing pages, social media, and newsletters.
• Create compelling and dynamic short video animations that explain our products to our customers using simple concepts to explain abstract ideas.
• Present storyboards that can be executed into full animations in After Effects and make recommendations on plug-ins and video styles that are fun and engaging.
• Have a strong understanding of digital tools and technology, as well as a commitment to staying informed on trends and new developments in digital media and content creation.
• Consult with internal client partners on tactics and strategic objectives to inform clear design direction while identifying meaningful opportunities to innovate.
• Produce concepts that push past the expected while remaining true to the strategic direction and the brand.
• Partner with brand and other key stakeholders to ensure programs are delivered in compliance with all applicable policies and guidelines.
• Bring concepts to life through flawless execution and escalate potential risks or barriers to program managers and help support resolutions.
• Ensure consistency of voice and design across deliverables.
• Become a subject matter expert on all things Group Insurance.
• Demonstrate New York Life values, including teamwork and enterprise view, and drive a high-performance culture

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of storytelling/narrative structure, pacing, music and shot selection.
• Technically skilled with motion graphics and visual effects techniques using Adobe After Effects and relevant plugins (3D/VFX/color).
• Proficiency in video editing and industry-standard production workflows using Adobe Premiere.
• Minimum of 5 years in creative advertising with specific experience developing and executing video motion graphics, digital communications, and general advertising material.
• Previous experience working in Group Insurance preferred.
• Proficiency using design and industry tools and applications to produce marketing material (Adobe CC: After Effect, Premiere, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, Microsoft Office Suite)
• General understanding of website development. CMS/HTML/CSS/ UI/UX a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment while juggling multiple, sometimes competing priorities, and cutting through the clutter to deliver impactful results.
• Driven, passionate and curious with superior creative instincts and strong design and layout aesthetics while following brand standards.
• Highly organized, collaborative, innovative, creative, excellent communicator that seeks ‘out of box’ solutions.
• An excellent communicator with a positive attitude and stellar listening, analytical problem-solving and storytelling skills.
• Ability to influence direction and action.
• Goal oriented and personally accountable, resourceful, self-directed, and motivated.
• Must have a strong online portfolio that demonstrates high-caliber video animation and motion graphics.

Salary range: $82,500-$122,500

Overtime eligible: Exempt

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes

Sales bonus eligible: No

This position is eligible for health and wellness benefits including but not limited to paid vacation, health care insurance and flexible spending accounts, 401K match, and tuition assistance/student loan repayment program.

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We’re proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. We invite you to bring your talents to New York Life, so we can continue to help families and businesses “Be Good At Life.”

Job Requisition ID: 87621