Animator/Motion Designer

Location: Cupertino, CA- hybrid schedule
Duration: 12 month contract- 40 hours/weekly
Pay Rate: $90.75-$100.75/hour

Our client is seeking an Animator/Motion Designer to work on consumer software applications for Platform services. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in all of the classic principles of animation and is a brilliant problem solver, quick study, self-starter, and excellent communicator with a passion for great design and the ability to achieve it.

From brainstorming through implementation, the Animator/Motion Designer will work with members of the team, as well as engineering, marketing, and QA groups. We are looking for a candidate who is ready to and capable of taking software design to the next level. The candidate possesses strong animation, motion design, compositing and 3D skills.

Key Qualifications:
• 7+ years experience in animation, motion graphics, compositing and 3D.
• Strong foundation and understanding of all classic animation principles.
• Proficiency in After Effects, Nuke, Maya, Cinema 4D. Octane, Arnold, RedShift render engines.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly professional, with the ability to deliver solid work on tight schedules and work independently with little directions.
• Effective time management with an ability to spearhead multiple projects and work independently.