Motion Graphics Designer

Gartner research and insights help business leaders make more effective decisions every day. Our Corporate Marketing team strives to understand the needs of the customers and communities we serve and designing the most effective programs to profitability meet those needs. This team accelerates sales activity by attracting, engaging and converting leaders and their teams through the delivery of compelling Gartner insights and experiences throughout the buyer journey.

Demand for high-quality, visually-compelling video and motion graphics has never been higher at Gartner. More and more, our internal business partners are choosing video as a way to communicate to their teams and reach our external clients. The Motion Graphic Designer is critical to meeting the needs of our internal business partners - Human Resources, Sales, Conferences, Product, Marketing, etc. This essential role will translate internal business-partner objectives into compelling, creative motion graphic solutions, including concepts, designs, storyboards and animations. The Motion Graphic Designer role will be hands-on, working closely with other teams - design, content, marcom - within our 50+ person Creative Center of Excellence, and will report to the Motion Graphics Director.

What You Will Do:

• Contribute to all stages of creative development, from concept and storyboarding to animation/production and final delivery
• Collaborate with the Project Manager, Art Director, and Creative Director to meet creative and production goals
• Understand best practices for short-form content on platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Collaborate with Copywriters, Producer/Editors, and the Project Manager team to develop on-brand strategic video solutions for our business needs
• Maintain the highest creative, conceptual, and production standards, while constantly ensuring brand integrity and consistency
• Stay current and up-to-date with current design trends, techniques, and processes
• Understanding efficient workflows and the ability to work from and expand on existing templates and work within brand guidelines
• Prioritize work and be able to balance multiple projects with competing timelines

What You Will Need:

• Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in either motion studio, in-house, or at an agency
• Strong portfolio with relevant examples of previous client work along with w/a solid reel with a strong sense of typography, design, animation, and style frames
• Demonstrate well-executed designs in motion for social platforms
• Competency in After Effects and a basic understanding of a diverse range of motion design software, plugins, techniques, and approach
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative spirit and the desire for constant improvement
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Working with Cinema 4D is a huge plus
• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-based, constantly evolving environment while remaining organized and detail-oriented
• Positive attitude towards problem-solving and attention to detail
• Ability to quickly adjust to new situations and maintain focus to meet tight deadlines

What We Offer:

• Growth and learning opportunities - Our team strives to continually learn and grow together
• A collaborative and positive culture - Your team will be as smart and driven as you
• Outstanding compensation - Plus competitive benefits and generous time off
• A chance to make an impact - Your work will contribute directly to our strategy and results

Who are we?

Gartner delivers actionable, objective insight to executives and their teams. Our expert guidance and tools enable faster, smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization's mission-critical priorities. We've grown exponentially since our founding in 1979 and we're proud to have over 19,500 associates globally that support over 15,000 client enterprises in more than 100 countries.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our teams are composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We believe that a diversity of experiences makes us stronger-as individuals, as communities and as an organization. That's why we're recognized worldwide as a great place to work year after year. We've been recognized by Fortune as one of the World's Most Admired Companies, named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index and a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the Disability Equality Index. Looking for a place to turn your big ideas into reality? Join #LifeAtGartner

What we offer:

Our people are our most valuable asset, so we invest in them from Day 1. When you join our team, you'll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well. These resources are designed to support your physical, financial and emotional well-being. We encourage continued personal and professional growth through ongoing learning and development opportunities. Our employee resource groups, charity match and volunteer programs keep you connected to your internal Gartner community and causes that matter to you.

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