Motion Graphics Designer/Video Editor

McDill is seeking a highly-motivated Motion Graphics Designer/Video Editor. You will be responsible for creating and developing on-brand and engaging video content for our clients’ digital marketing efforts.

Description:

McDill seeks a Motion Graphics Designer/Video Editor. This is an opportunity to join a growing organization that places high value on innovation and creativity in the digital content we produce. The Designer/Editor conceptualizes, designs and executes the production of video content and other digital features. The Designer/Editor designs and produces high-quality motion graphics to be used in videos, websites, presentations and digital products. S/he edits together original footage, and/or stock photos/video for videos, websites, presentations and digital products. S/he delivers final animations and video optimized in the format chosen for their dissemination (web, social media, large presentation screen). 

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborates closely with McDill creative team, account executives and clients on developing video and other digital concepts and projects.
• Ensures that products meet program goals and budgets.
• Assists in designing and creating storyboards.
• Designs and delivers high-quality motion graphics optimized for video/web/social media dissemination.
• Selects, edits, and incorporates content (stills, footage, music, graphics, etc.) as needed.
• Retouches, corrects, and color-grades video and photo content.
• Ensures all produced material is correctly optimized for chosen dissemination (web, social media, large presentation screen).
• Tracks new content trends and technologies to ensure that McDill’s output remains on the cutting edge.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (fine arts, multimedia production, journalism, or social sciences) with relevant technical training in video and digital design and production.
• At least 5 years’ experience in video and digital content development, with strong capabilities in graphic design and video production.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator required.
• Experience and/or knowledge in data visualization a plus.
• Ability to synthesize and present concepts and data for a general audience using multiple forms of media (video, animation, stills, graphics, etc.).
• Experience in short-form storytelling through various editorial techniques including cuts, transitions, timing and the effective use of sound and visuals to communicate.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Experience guiding video and multimedia projects from conception through completion.
• Strong time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

We offer a competitive compensation plan and benefits, including health, dental, section 125 plan, 401k, vacation and paid holidays, as well as a hybrid in-office/remote work schedule.