Join MONOGRID's Creative Studio Team
We're looking for a talented Houdini Motion Designer to play a key role in crafting visually compelling animations and dynamic visuals across various digital platforms.
You'll bring expertise in motion principles, procedural workflows, and animation techniques specific to Houdini, alongside proficiency in Blender/Cinema4D and comfort with comprehensive 3D workflows.
Your innovative eye and passion for visual storytelling will help translate initial concepts into immersive motion experiences, collaborating closely with senior team members.
Responsibilities:
* Conceptualize and execute motion graphics and animations using Houdini, Blender/Cinema, and Adobe After Effects.
* Collaborate with design leads, directors, creative directors, and senior team members to achieve project goals.
* Create style frames and imagery for treatments to guide the creative direction.
* Maintain high-quality standards with rigorous quality control.
* Stay up-to-date with the latest motion design trends and animation techniques, contributing fresh ideas and innovative approaches.
* Contribute knowledge and expertise to project quoting and planning.
* Continuously improve skills through collaboration, feedback, and learning.
Requirements:
* At least 3 years of professional experience in motion design and animation, either freelance or within a motion-design studio, with completed commercial projects.
* Proficiency in Houdini, Blender/Cinema4D, Adobe After Effects, and comfort within 3D workflows.
* Knowledge of render engines such as RedShift.
* Strong understanding of animation principles, graphic design theory, layout, and visual storytelling.
* Excellent aesthetic taste.
* Exceptional creative thinking, with the ability to push artistic boundaries and contribute conceptually to projects.
* Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills, keen to take direction.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience working in an agency or creative studio environment.
* Familiarity with real-time graphics engines (Unity, Unreal Engine) or WebGL frameworks.
* Working knowledge of Python scripting for workflow automation in Houdini.
* Strong problem-solving skills with the capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.