Motion Graphics Producer

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Motion Graphics Producer, you will be responsible for leading the creative development and execution of a wide range of 2D animation projects across the SpaceX organization with the ultimate goal of inspiring and educating the public. In this role, you'll interface directly with both engineering and creative teams to ensure all projects meet or exceed SpaceX's high standards for both quality and accuracy. As a Motion Graphics Producer, you will also manage outside resources as necessary to achieve the end goal and be directly responsible for delivering high quality pieces on time and on budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
3+ years of professional experience creating 2D motion graphics in After Effects
Online portfolio or any supplemental samples of work with examples of 2D animation work is required for consideration
Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends to accommodate prototyping and product launch campaigns
This is not a remote position and will require relocation if not already local to Hawthorne, CA

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience creating 2D motion graphics
Experience with client management and full-cycle production of original content
Expertise in other Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro)
Experience with creating Lottie files
Experience in other design and animation tools (Figma, Cavalry, Jitter, etc.)
Experience creating 2D digital assets/iconography
Experience with 3D animation
Experience with data processing tools (QGIS, ParaViewer, etc.)
Experience with scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, etc.)
Strong visual and conceptual skills to solve problems and create novel solutions
Resourcefulness and ability to locate and archive assets independently
Able to multi-task on animation projects with a tireless work ethic
Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams
Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Ability to maintain composure and articulate directives in an open, ever changing, fast paced environment
Ability to stay organized, meet deadlines, and prioritize projects based on the business calendar

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, conceptualize, edit, and create animation pieces for external and internal use from concept to completion
Interface directly with engineering, creative, and communication teams to identify priority projects and ensure the most innovative and effective creative is produced
Actively monitor and track significant milestones for the company and initiate plans to create supporting content
Push the creative envelope while adhering to key quality and accuracy requirements
Contribute to the strategic vision and have ownership of the final product's quality
Be passionate about delivering the best, most talked about creative in a timely fashion
Provide clear communication of project statuses (milestones, financial performance, etc.) to internal teams and any third-party vendors
Source and evaluate quality vendors as needed to enhance creative output and support capabilities of internal teams

Benefits

long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
potential discretionary bonuses
ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
access to a 401(k) retirement plan
short and long-term disability insurance
life insurance
paid parental leave
various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
paid sick leave