Video Motion Graphics Designer

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Clear understanding of financial graphics and ability to handle and translate datasets into graphics
• •Experience designing for online, social media and animation graphics for promotional purposes
• •Can confidently conceive and create high-end, visually clean and stimulating motion graphics
• •Extensive experience using Adobe Creative Cloud with a strong emphasis on After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator
• •Confident using at least one 3D animation application such as Cinema 4D or Blender
• •Knowledge of QGIS and/ or able to demonstrate skill in creating maps for video output using other applications eg GeoLayers, DEM Earth or similar systems
• •Ready to acquire new skills using broadcast style on-air graphics, in particular RT Software tOG AR
• •Solid knowledge of design principles
• •Can demonstrate expertise in layout and typography
• •Able to export and deliver projects with required specifications for FT.com, YouTube and other online destinations
• •Able to think creatively
• •A team player able to collaborate with colleagues across the world
• •Can demonstrate a clear commitment to accuracy and quality
• •Able to manage multiple projects, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines
• •Self-motivated, championing digital and social media platforms to team colleagues
• •Aware of new design trends and approaches to storytelling
• •Have a portfolio of production work available to view
• •FT Newsroom staff are expected to work onsite a minimum of three days per week

Desired Qualifications

• •Storyboarding and illustrating skills would be desirable