Motion Designer (Temp)

Who we are:

MasterClass is transforming online education by enabling anyone in the world to learn from the very best.

We are deconstructing how the world’s greatest masters approach and execute their craft, whether it be a chess grandmaster, an Oscar-winning actress, or a national best-selling author.  Through our visually stunning, highly produced online video content, we are creating an extensive library of the world’s greatest minds to share with the world. 

We are a quickly growing VC-funded startup based in San Francisco, with additional offices in Los Angeles.  We have created online classes taught by famous masters—Gordon Ramsay, Martin Scorsese, Serena Williams, Helen Mirren, Margaret Atwood, Annie Leibovitz, Steph Curry, Carlos Santana, Timbaland and many more to come.

Since launching in 2015, we are growing our team.  Apply now to find out more about what we are doing behind the scenes.

What we are looking for:

MasterClass is looking for a temporary Motion Designer to join their Content team.

This position will be a part of creating and reformatting the motion graphics deliverables of a large multi-language video asset translation project.

This person in this position will need to be comfortable working in various design styles and aesthetics, and have a cohesive understanding of animation and how static design will translate into an animated piece. 

Skills and Responsibilities

  • Expert  in After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator (Proficiency in Premiere Pro and Cinema 4D is a plus)
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage their own time and work under tight deadlines.
  • Ability to distill feedback and execute revisions
  • Comfortable jumping between different phases of the process: design and animation
  • Strong storytelling skills: make complicated graphic concepts accessible and engaging 
  • Ability to think visually and communicate your thought process
  • Preferably experienced in designing and animating graphics across multiple mediums: documentaries, short-form, narrative, music videos, commercials a plus
  • Familiar and comfortable collaborating in a post production environment
  • Strong aesthetic sensibility demonstrated via a portfolio of design, animation, and storytelling etc.
  • Balance the creation of multiple class graphic assets at a time
  • Work with the Creative Directors, Project Managers, and Producers to craft graphic concepts
  • Work within MasterClass brand guidelines 
  • Maintain highest quality standards and organization from concept to delivery

Requirements:

  • 2-6 years as a motion designer in a professional post-production environment
  • Excited to work with a small (but growing) interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  • Experience working in a professional environment
  • Legally eligible to work in the United States

At MasterClass, we believe we put our best work forward when our employees bring together ideas that are diverse in thought.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

In addition, MasterClass will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you have a disability or special need, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.

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