Motion Graphics Designer/Video Editor (Mid-Level)
Permanent Position
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Competitive salary & company bonus scheme
Pension scheme and 25 days holiday on top of bank holidays
About us:
CH Video is a full service, creative production company in Reading, Berkshire.
We're a talented and creative group of video producers, directors, editors and motion graphics designers. All-round production specialists who love what we do and care about the stories we tell. For over 17 years, we’ve been working with international brands and businesses to produce everything from short-form internal videos to large scale campaigns for social and TV. Our client list proudly spans some of the most recognised brands and businesses in the world, including PepsiCo, Royal Caribbean, Krispy Kreme, King’s College London, Lindt and Thames Water.
People are the most important part of CH, and we place a strong emphasis on personal development and job progression. Most importantly we make sure we enjoy ourselves with quarterly team days and epic activities.
We’re looking for a talented Motion Graphics Designer who loves nothing better than creating ‘work that wows’ to join our growing team of 12 video experts at our Reading office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Creating high quality motion graphics and animation projects that deliver against client expectations, comfortably working across a wide range of video styles e.g., adverts, documentaries, graphics-based explainer videos
- Contributing to client proposals and brainstorms with your own fresh creative ideas
- Following storyboards with ease and add creativity and sparkle to every job
- Creating static concepts and design style frames, animations, or other visual elements from initial idea through to delivery, working within client brand guidelines when necessary
- Maintaining and promoting high standards of visual and audio quality, file organisation and colour correction within every project
- Collaborating closely with other creatives both internally and freelance to share and manage projects
- Multitasking and communicating proactively to ensure workload is managed efficiently across the team
- Being actively aware of new video production styles and techniques to share across the team
- Being a problem-solver and eager to develop, learning new skills to continually improve the way you work
- Advising on motion design solutions and creative approaches to solve client briefs
- Managing realistic time scales for a variety of work and handling the expectations of the team
Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Personal Qualities:
Essential
- Degree educated or equivalent
- 4+ years industry experience
- Advanced working knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop and Premiere Pro
- An in-depth knowledge of animation techniques and processes
- Good graphic design skills including a strong focus on typography, colour theory and composition
- An interest in trending design styles
- Experience with 3D, in particular Cinema 4D
- Knowledge of tracking and screen replacement using Mocha
- Proficient user of MacOS
- Great at problem-solving and fixing technical issues
- Highly organised with an exceptional attention to detail
- Team-player with excellent communication skills
- Ability to multitask, follow direction and work effectively in a fast-paced environment under pressure with a positive, flexible and creative attitude
- Full UK driving licence and car ownership / access
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience with 3rd party plug-ins (ie; Limber, Rubber Hose, Duik Bassel)
- Working knowledge of Da Vinci Resolve and MS Office 365
- Good sound design skills
If this sounds like you, get in touch.
Please apply with a cover letter/ CV and a link to your showreel/ latest work/website showcasing your talents in relation to our job role explaining why you want to work at CH as our video editor/ motion graphics editor to
jobs@ch-video.com
