CG Motion Artist

Celsius•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Content Production Director, the CG Motion Artist is a motion-focused creative with a strong foundation in animation and an interest in expanding across 3D and CG content. You’ll collaborate closely with the CG Lead and broader creative team to develop compelling visual content for product launches, campaigns, social media, digital advertising, e-commerce, experiential, and other brand initiatives. You’ll bring an understanding of 3D workflows, a strong eye for motion and design, and the ability to take creative direction while independently driving projects forward from concept through execution. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing team in a role that provides professional and personal growth, we encourage you to apply to our CG Motion Artist opening. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. This is an ‘in office’, full time position at the Celsius Brand Studio office in Louisville, KY.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in motion design, animation or a related creative field.
Strong portfolio or reel demonstrating motion design and animation work.
Strong working knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Creative Cloud.
Working knowledge of Blender and 3D production workflows.
Understanding of animation, cameras, lighting, materials, rendering, and compositing.
Strong understanding of design fundamentals, including composition, typography, color, timing, and pacing.
Ability to take established creative direction and independently execute assignments.
Strong creative problem-solving skills.
Ability to receive feedback and quickly translate it into the work.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Collaborative mindset and willingness to work across different types of creative projects.

Responsibilities

Create motion design and CG content for product launches, campaigns, social media, digital advertising, e-commerce, and experiential.
Develop animations using a combination of After Effects, Blender, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
Animate products, typography, graphics, and other visual elements.
Translate creative direction, storyboards, style frames, and 2D designs into finished motion pieces.
Work within existing 3D scenes and assets, including cameras, lighting, materials, and product models.
Support the creation of 3D product animations and other CG-driven content.
Composite 3D renders with motion graphics, typography, and other design elements.
Collaborate with the CG Lead, Creative Directors, designers, editors, and other members of the creative team.
Take ownership of assigned projects and independently move work from creative direction through final delivery.
Respond to feedback and iterate quickly while maintaining a high level of creative quality.
Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced creative environment.
Maintain organized project files, assets, renders, and final deliverables.
Continue developing CG and 3D capabilities while bringing strong motion design thinking to the team.