Motion Graphic Designer

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for performing a full range of tasks in the development and design of the Lottery’s digital graphics and animations. Working closely with the Creative Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for creating a wide variety of eye-catching, dynamic motion graphics across our social, website, and paid channels as well as supporting branding efforts across all video production.

The Motion Graphics Designer must have a keen design eye and strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate must be advanced in post-production software such as After Effects, be able to come up with creative solutions quickly, and most of all are willing to work creatively with our entire Marketing Team.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Create high-quality 2D/3D motion graphics for a variety of projects, including but not limited to explainer videos, product videos, brand commercials, live shows, and social marketing materials.
• Collaborate with creative team to develop concepts and create storyboards and/or mood-boards that set the design and look for the project.
• Develop, design and create animated backends for commercials that are on brand, visually engaging, and bring our products to life.
• Create live show graphic packages, including show opens, outro, lower thirds, transitions, etc.
• Bring ideas and stories to life through strong visual design, typography, color, and animation.
• Design and animate branding packages and logos.
• Choose color schemes for characters and settings.
• Render and export assets to specific aspect ratios and file specifications.
• Provide VFX and Compositing work for creative productions.
• Stay up-to-date on animation trends and styles and consistently reinventing our motion graphics.
• Work Lottery’s daily live drawing or remote/studio productions as needed.
• Available to work on nights and weekends occasionally.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Animated Graphic Design or related area of study, or equivalent related work experience
• 3-5 years of motion design experience, preferably at an advertising agency
• Portfolio and/or demo reel demonstrating technical expertise and creative background is a must
• Proficient in Adobe CC; specifically, After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop and common motion graphic and design software
• You know your way around key frames, null objects, basic After Effects scripting, compositing, and 3D space
• Strong understanding of foundational design principles including composition, color theory, illustration, and typography
• Top-notch organizational skills, with the ability to multitask in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to collaborate with and motivate team members and clients and inspire creativity

• Willingness to take feedback when needed

   

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of 3D design tools such as Maya, Cinema 4D, or Blender
• Knowledge of Virtual environments
• Knowledge of editing and Premiere Pro 
• Production experience is a plus

 

Salary Range Information

 For external applicants who are not current employees of the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission (MSLC), the non-negotiable starting salary for this position is $85,772.36  (Job Grade 24/Step 1).

For current MSLC union employees, the starting salary for this position will be calculated using union promotional rules.

The Massachusetts State Lottery Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

 

 

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