Video Animator

<strong>We&rsquo;ve spent the past 20 years pushing the boundaries of traditional business. Though we&rsquo;ve evolved from an equipment dealership into an IT and managed services provider, our goal remains the same: to provide world-class customer experiences for the companies who are often ignored by big enterprises. To do this, we need top talent, skilled specialists, and the hardest of workers looking to build successful careers at Impact.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.impactmybiz.com/careers/">Our Mission, Core Values &amp; Benefits</a><br /><br /></strong>

Lake Forest, IL

Impact

<div class="about-us-description ng-binding"> <div class="fusion-text"> <h4 class="fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="padding-left: 30px;" data-fontsize="24" data-lineheight="31.92px"><strong>Building the people who build the business.<br /><br />We&rsquo;ve spent the past 20 years pushing the boundaries of traditional business. Though we&rsquo;ve evolved from an equipment dealership into an IT and managed services provider, our goal remains the same: to provide world-class customer experiences for the companies who are often ignored by big enterprises. To do this, we need top talent, skilled specialists and the hardest of workers looking to build successful careers at Impact.&nbsp;</strong></h4> </div> <div class="fusion-text"> <h4 style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Whether you&rsquo;re looking for a fresh start, a career change or the chance to use your experience to make a difference, you&rsquo;re welcome at Impact. With 700 employees and 18 locations spread across the Midwest and West Coast, we are committed to empowering each individual with education, training and the support needed to compete and succeed, and change the way our customers do business.</strong></h4> <h4 style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>The world of technology shows no signs of slowing down, and neither do we. Think you can keep up? Apply today!</strong></h4> </div> </div> https://vizi.vizirecruiter.com/Impact-2824/index.html

keywords: corporate marketing,motion graphics,story creation,2d & 3d animations,concepts,character animation,project planning,creative collaboration,key skills,education,experience

Regular Full-Time

N/A

Overview: Impact was founded in 1999 by B2B industry veterans with a strict focus on office equipment hardware. Over the past 20+ years Impact has grown to become a leader in the business process optimization space. Impact is a fierce driver of progress and technology in an otherwise in an antiquated industry. From managed IT/cloud services to document management to branding and design, Impact has utilized a unique blend of software and hardware to develop a turnkey solution for any business looking to streamline their operation and maximize efficiency. <br /> <br />Highlights&hellip; <br />Based in Chicago, Impact has a strong sense of pride in their hometown. They are long-time sponsors of the Chicago Blackhawks, Cubs and Bulls, among others. Impact even has a stadium named after them in an effort to support a local baseball team. As the company expanded to Los Angeles, Impact continued their support of local teams in a sponsorship of the Los Angeles Kings and a partnership with the STAPLES Center to create the Impact Sports Bar &amp; Grill Bar on the main Concourse. 350% increase in YOY hires. Rapid growth plans to expand to multiple offices throughout Southern California. <br /><br />THE OPPORTUNITY: ANIMATOR <br /><br />Impact is looking for a driven Animator for our Corporate Marketing / Video team. This person is required to possess both technical and creative abilities to be able to effectively create motion graphics and animations for multiple different types of marketing and video projects. This role will be responsible for developing motion graphics and bringing them to life with top notch quality for specific projects. As a member of our growing Corporate Marketing / Video team, the Animator will play a critical role in ensuring the team&rsquo;s success in completing creative marketing/video projects on a deadline.
Responsibilities: <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Make realistic 2D or 3D animations for a variety of uses (such as website motion graphics, videos, graphics, special effects)</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:330}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Use of storyboards to plan animations</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Create animations&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">and&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">illustrations</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">with 3D modeling software</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Manage time and meet deadlines</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Produce images that come to life on screen</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Stop frame or stop motion animation</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Create high-quality animations by utilizing both hand key animation and motion capture data</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Brainstorm and conceptualize ideas, with the ability to produce concept sketches and quick concept edits</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Comprehend and execute direction from the lead animator or animation supervisor</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Create expressive character animation portraying a wide range of emotions</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Work</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">closely</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;with the Video and Marketing team to create animations for projects&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul>
Requirements: The ideal candidate uses digital software and other techniques to create moving images that tell stories or provide information. An Animator is required to possess both technical and creative abilities to be able to effectively create the vision of a project. Individuals in this position usually have experience working with creative software and have a keen eye for creative digital design. <br /> <br /> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Qualifications, Skills &amp; Abilities: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">At least 3-5 years of experience in animation field</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:330}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in animation, computer graphics, fine arts, or related discipline preferred</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Ability to multitask and work toward several milestones on various projects simultaneously</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:330}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Ability to understand the desired outcome of a project when meeting with project leads and the ability to bring them to life</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:330}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Excellent communication skills are required to have a solid understanding of project scope and implementation</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:330}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Ability to collaborate well with other creative professionals to supply stakeholders and project leads with top-notch finalized products</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:330}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Creative and artistic</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:330}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Can work within multiple&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">different</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">illustration</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;and animation styles&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:330}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Drawing skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">IT skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Work well as part of a team and be able to take direction</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Take criticism well</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul>