Lead Motion Graphics Specialist

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Do title sequences excite you? Do VFX breakdowns consistently show up in your YouTube recommendations? If so, We want to hear from you! We’re looking for a detail-oriented and agile Lead Motion Graphics Specialist to join our team of talented artists that excels at producing creative assets of all kinds, someone that loves to support others and help them develop, while keeping the team on top of their deadlines

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mentor and coach your Technical Design team
• Ensure employees work productively and develop professionally
• Work with Associate Producer and Principal in resource allocations and work assignments to ensure timely project completions
• Collaborate with our in-house Video and Editorial teams to create supporting motion graphics elements from script to screen in all of our internally produced video assets, including: text and end cards, branded overlays, stylized transitions, corporate promotional materials, event branding and more.
• Participate in brainstorm sessions across multiple disciplines to maintain stylistic and narrative consistency in assets created.
• Multitask effectively and actively work on multiple campaigns in tandem, while keeping track of their deliverables and deadlines
• Ability to repurpose (and bring to life with motion design) existing static pieces (such as update Key Art) for promotional advertising.
• Oversee recruitment and training of new employees
• Other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience managing and leading a team
• 1-3+ years of experience creating Motion Graphics and Static Image designs, with a portfolio that demonstrates excellent motion design and layout techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop, with additional competency in the rest of the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge of video formats and different platform requirements
• An eye for typography, layout, composition, contrast and colour, and the animation thereof to drive compelling logo, end card, and title sequences.
• High levels of creativity with a demonstrated ability to generate innovative designs.
• Goal-oriented and competitive, with excellent follow-through on commitments.
• A team player with excellent communication skills.
  Have a genuine enthusiasm and interest in video games.
• Experience achieving strategic objectives/creative strategy within video assets.

PREFERRED EXTRAS

• Bonus if familiar with game engines (like Unreal or Unity)
• Prior experience with the game industry or in a video game studio

ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One™, Xbox Series X/S™, Nintendo Switch™, and iOS™. The studio's most recently announced project is the much anticipated Soulframe®, an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.

Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, achieving this recognition for the last ten years in a row.

For more information and exciting news related to Digital Extremes, please visit www.digitalextremes.com.

WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Our culture is centered on providing great opportunities to our employees so that everyone feels they are making a meaningful impact. Developing new and existing talent is our long-term focus. We are honored that our work environment has been consistently recognized as one of “Canada’s Top 100 Employers”. We summon you to join our elite team!

The rewards of a career with Digital Extremes include:

• Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities
• Excellent benefits and paid time off
• Matching RRSP or Simple IRA 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Virtual access to Dialogue or Magellan, our mental wellness and healthcare services app
• Professional development and career support
• Work-life balance wellness subsidies
• Be part of “Giving Back” through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE
• Employee events and team building exercises

Please note, some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.

JOIN US

Digital Extremes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted.