Motion Designer

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Motion Designer 2 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for concepting, designing, and producing compelling motion graphics for use online, in-store, in-house, and in television broadcast.

• Work in conjunction with other Motion Graphic Designers to accomplish larger initiatives
• Work with the Creative Team to concept marketing materials that engage and educate customers about Garmin features and benefits
• Storyboard, design, and produce animations which clearly explain the features and benefits of new and emerging technologies/devices
• Work with Communications, Marketing, and Engineering staff to plan, manage, and complete requested projects
• Work with project managers to hit critical project due dates
• Remain current on new motion graphics trends and traditional design disciplines
• Stay abreast of new tools/techniques as related to motion graphics and video production
• Develop as a Motion Designer by leveraging the expertise of fellow team members, tutorials, and targeted education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Motion Graphic Design/Animation or related degree AND a minimum of 1 year of experience OR an equivalent combination of education and years of experience
• Must possess a willingness to adapt to new tasks each day
• Must possess experience presenting concepts/projects to clients in a way they can understand visual concepts
• Must possess demonstrated ability to plan projects breadth – balancing quality, deadline and need
• Must possess a portfolio or reel demonstrating exceptional understanding and use of motion, imagery, layout, color, and typography
• Must possess experience with Adobe After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop
• Must possess experience in visual effects such as motion tracking, rotoscoping and compositing
• Demonstrated proficiency with PC and Mac operating systems
• Demonstrated effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, work well with others, and be flexible/able to work accurately in a fast pace environment
• Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work proactively/independently with minimal supervision, possess strong organizational skills, and have the ability to prioritize multiple tasks

• Cinema 4D, 3DS Max or equivalent experience
• Mocha Pro experience
• Adobe Premiere Pro experience
• Previous experience in Visual Communications, Graphic Design, Advertising, or Marketing

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here:
Garmin Benefits