Animator

3D and 2D animation, motion graphics and post, from storyboard to final render: the video work that carries a launch. Remote, negotiable hourly rate.

Duties & expectations

• 3D animations based on detailed storyboards.
• 2D animations and motion graphics, including typography and character animation.
• Create engaging scripts and storyboards to establish the creative vision for video projects.
• Post-production, editing, color grading and rendering, with creative input throughout.
• Translate layered designs (AI and PSD) into animated sequences.
• Motion graphics: lower-thirds, IDs and full-screen motion design.
• Audio editing, mixing and processing for music and sound design.
• Reframe and render videos for multiple different mediums.
• Continually discover new motion design trends and technologies.
• Develop efficient project templates to limit task redundancy.
• Use a variety of creative applications for video editing and motion design.
• Clearly communicate project requirements and progress to project managers.
• Stay open to feedback and iteration with the creative director and clients.
• Test and optimize processes as part of a larger team workflow.
• Help discover scalable solutions for quick, high-quality renders.
• Time tracking and task management.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of work experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Adobe Media Encoder.
• Experience with Blender compositing, lighting, texturing and keyframing.
• Operational understanding of 2D and 3D motion design principles.
• Experience with team workflows.
• Understanding of applications for different render settings.
• Understanding of basic filmmaking principles (camera settings, exposure, aperture).
• Understanding of broadcast audio standards for popular mediums.
• Ability to provide insight for time estimates.
• Strong self-management skills with the ability to stay on timelines.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Dropbox and cloud-based file-share systems.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Bonus qualifications

• Familiarity with Vimeo and YouTube video hosting platforms.
• Adobe Substance, Cinema 4D (with Octane or Redshift), or Archviz systems.
• After Effects plugins: Video Copilot (Optical Flares, Orb, Element 3D), Red Giant (Trapcode Particular), Crate’s Godrays, Mobar, BodyMovin, Duik Angela, Shadow Studio, Deep Glow 2, FX Console, Void, BOA.
• Claude AI or similar AI tools for writing custom add-ons, equations and plugins.
• DaVinci Resolve and Moho Pro.
• Setting up Mograph templates in After Effects for use in Premiere Pro.
• Template systems like Motion Array.
• Web integrations and codecs (Lottie, LottieLabs for Figma, or Bodymovin for AE).
• Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Dimension CC.
• 3D rigging or the Mixamo animation library.
• Chat systems like Slack.
• High-performance, macOS-compatible hardware is a plus.

Perks

• Flexible work schedule
• Safe-Harbor 401(k) match
• Paid time off + select holidays
• Other bonuses and incentives available

To apply, email your resume and examples of your work to Bryce Walter at bryce@brethren.co and Matthew Weits at matthew@brethren.co.

About We Make Treasure

We're the studio that makes the valuable things that make people want a game, toy, book or brand. Born making campaign teasers, now a full launch partner, backed by our agency, Brethren, in Tampa, FL.