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Job Req ID: 115368Motion Graphics ArtistJHU Carey Business School is seeking a qualified media professional for an on call/as needed casual role as Motion Graphics Video Editor. This role will work remotely and is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, developing, building, and delivering high quality, on brand animations and motion graphics as well as Edits video content for online courses. This role will produce standalone motion graphics or animations for T&L projects as well as editorial projects including but not limited to Documentaries, Course Lectures, Promotional Spots etc. Reporting to the Video Specialist Supervisor, you will also collaborate with other team members; video specialists and interactive developers to support the development of supplemental, short motion graphic elements for video projects or animations and edited standalone pieces for interactive projects.The successful incumbent must have a passion for animation and skills in typography, explainers, 2d character design and creatively tying visuals to a voice over script in creative and engaging ways. You must also be competent editing raw video footage into finished videos such as documentaries, course lectures, video promotional pieces using a script and shoot notes. An understanding of, or experience with c4d, green screen work, sound design, illustration and video editing are highly desired.Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesAnimation and Motion Graphics Development [45%]• Use the Adobe Suite along with Cinema 4D and plugins to generate visually compelling animated videos to deliver instructional content in engaging ways.• Work effectively with a multitude of departments and multimedia specialists (video editors, graphic designers, producers, etc.) to create compelling videos that help convey educational content in a visually engaging way.• Be able to record and edit audio associated with motion graphics or animation projects.• Find new and innovative opportunities to translate storyboards into engaging visual experiences.• Collaborate with video experts to elevate the quality of animation or motion graphics that are integrated into video projects.• Take ownership of projects by outlining the initial creative vision, creating storyboards, and executing design concepts.• Assist in the selection of audio, graphics, colors, and animation styles, that help to achieve the creative goals of projects.• Take part in the review and QA of other multimedia team projects.Video Editorial [45%]• Use the Adobe Suite to generate visually compelling edited videos to deliver instructional content in engaging ways.• Work effectively with a multitude of departments and multimedia specialists (video editors, graphic designers, producers, etc.) to create compelling videos that help convey educational content in a visually engaging way.• Be able to edit audio associated with live sound, motion graphics or animation projects.• Find new and innovative opportunities to translate storyboards into engaging visual experiences.• Collaborate with video experts to elevate the quality of animation or video edits that are integrated into projects.• Take ownership of projects by outlining the initial creative vision, creating storyboards, and executing design concepts and incorporating them into finished edited pieces.• Assist in the selection of audio, graphics, colors, and animation styles, that help to achieve the creative goals of projects.• Take part in the review and QA of other multimedia team projects.Quality assurance of finished work, revisions and final submission [10%]• Review 3rd party interactive content for quality and consistency as needed.Special Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities• Proven expertise with Adobe Creative Suite to produce completed projects.• Create, design and execute graphics and finished edited videos in Adobe Suite.• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After effects, Premiere, Audition with familiarity in Cinema 4D.• Strong understanding of graphic design software: After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop.• Thorough understanding of all phases of video production, with a focus on post-production editing and Motion Design.• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work well under tight deadlines.• Sense of visual rhythm and sense of composition and style.Minimum Qualifications• High School Diploma/GED required.• Four years related experience, including multimedia production with a specialized focus in motion graphics, animation and video production required.• Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.• Portfolio with relevant work experience and examples required.Preferred Qualifications• Bachelor’s Degree in art or comparable work experience.• Interest in design, conceptualization and execution of broadcast graphics for on air and off-air programing, digital design, image promotion and non-broadcast video projects.• Five to seven Years professional or broadcast experience in video editing, design, motion graphics and animation as well as incorporating those graphics into finished edits.• Skills in the development of 3D graphics.Classified Title: Animation ArtistJob Posting Title (Working Title): Motion Graphics ArtistRole/Level/Range: ATP/03/PBStarting Salary Range: $23.69 - $41.43 HRLY ($9,000.00 targeted; Commensurate with experience)Employee group: Casual / On CallSchedule: As neededExempt Status: ExemptLocation: RemoteDepartment name: Teaching and Learning @ CareyPersonnel area: Carey Business SchoolTotal RewardsThe referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.Education and Experience EquivalencyPlease refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.Applicants Completing StudiesApplicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.Background ChecksThe successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.Diversity and InclusionThe Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.EEO is the Lawhttps://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdfAccommodation InformationIf you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.Vaccine RequirementsJohns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.Remote