Director of Animation

As Director of Animation, you will lead the in-house animation team to create engaging motion graphic experiences for live audiences as well as video and TV. You're a master at both 2D and 3D and can bring stories to life in both mediums. Your personal style shines through in your work as a way of pushing the client's brand in new and fresh directions. Strong collaboration skills allow you to work seamlessly with the post-production and project teams to execute gorgeous motion graphic experiences.

This is an ideal role for you if you love making impactful work with awesome people -- and want to see your work on both the big screen and small. We're a dynamic group of creative directors, video directors, animators, editors, composers, designers, producers, writers, and strategists all under one roof: our 70k square foot studio located in Norwood, MA.

Last year we won The Boston Globe's Top Places to Work in our category.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Motion Designer for broadcast, B2B, B2C, activations, social media and online campaigns
• Ability to execute large scale multi-screen event show opener videos/animations, and graphic packages.
• Work with creative directors, art directors, producers, and account leads to establish the scope of work, budget and production schedule for animation projects.

• Mentor and manage our growing in-house animation team
• Eagerness to experiment and participate in the production of projects based in our large sound stage with LED volume

• Exploring new tech to improve workflows and expand our capabilities
• Creative bridge between Animation and Project teams; Establishes and maintains workflow best practices for the Animation department.

Requirements

• Adobe After Effects
• Fluent in the Adobe Design suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Proficiency in at least one of the major 3D software programs:
  Autodesk 3D Studio Max, Cinema 4D (and Redshift), Maya
• Nice-to-haves include: Unreal Engine experience, AR/VR, projection mapping, motion tracking, Red Giant suite

• At least 10 years of experience as an animator; 5+ years as an animation/motion director, management experience a plus
• Strong communication and presentations skills; this is a client-facing role
• Must have a great design sensibility.
• Able to translate complex processes into clearly understood sequences

• Ability to push a client's brand into new and innovative ways
• Always staying current with design and technology trends.
• Cramer has a hybrid working environment, this role requires 3 - 4 days in-office in Norwood, MA

Benefits

Benefits • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) • Retirement Plan (401k) • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) • Paid Time Off • Family Leave • Short Term & Long Term Disability • Training & Development • Flexible Work • Wellness Resources