Satcon:
Vacancy: Motion Graphics Artist
Date of Posting: June 14, 2016
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Term
Date of Advert Closing: June 24, 2016

Job Duties
• Create highly engaging complex animations for a diverse array of multimedia, including for broadcast titles, web ads, movie trailers, branding content/channel videos, platform video signage, and event packaging.
• Work with illustrators, designers and instructional designers to understand the project scope and objectives of the platform.
• Assist in the creation of animation storyboards.
• Prepare conceptual layouts for the motion graphic project.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to share new design perspectives and ideas.
• Provide accurate time estimates for each part of the process.
• Assist in selecting appropriate audio, graphic and animation styles for the project.
• Shoot and produce digital video both in-studio and on-site.
• Encoding, converting and editing videos and adding effects/elements to enhance motion graphics.
• Support the graphic design and illustration team with photo editing, bespoke illustration and icon design.
• Responsible for training and developing others in the use of animation software.
• Keeping abreast of advancements in animation as well as new technologies/ techniques, contemporary trends in production design and popular music sound to deliver cutting edge work.
• Creating good visual still graphic design for the platform.
• Engage and manage events and other similar activities based on directives.
• Ensure complete documentation of the departmental toolkits transactions.
• Carry out other responsibilities based on management’s directives.

Competence Requirements

Core Skills

• Adobe After-Effects in creating trendy visual style.
• Illustrator
• Photoshop
• Cinema 4D
• Premiere
• Final Cut Pro
• Flash

Generic Skills
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Originality
• Active listening
• Passion for TV and content production
• Self-Motivation
• Result Oriented
• Creativity/Innovation
• Resilience
• Pro-active

Minimum Specification/Qualification:
•Degree in Arts and design or its equivalent.

Work Experience:
• Minimum of one (1) year experience preferably in a media house, an advertising agency or in similar position.

Professional Membership:
•Member of a Professional body will be an added advantage

Suitable candidates should forward their Show-reel and CVs to hr@consat.tv

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.