Motion Graphics Designer

at Keeper Security, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Keeper Security is hiring a talented and dedicated Motion Graphics Designer to join the Keeper marketing team. This is a 100% remote position with an opportunity to work a hybrid schedule for candidates who live near our global headquarters in Chicago.

Keeper’s cybersecurity software is trusted by millions of people and thousands of organizations, globally. Join one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies and be responsible for creating video content to support SEO and marketing.

About Keeper

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our zero-trust privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance. Trusted by millions of individuals and thousands of organizations, Keeper is the leader for best-in-class password management, secrets management, privileged access, secure remote access and encrypted messaging. Learn more at KeeperSecurity.com.

About the Role

The Motion Graphics Designer will report to the Director of SEO and be responsible for conceptualizing, designing and developing a high volume of quality, creative animated compositions based on provided SEO-optimized video scripts. This position will work closely with the entire marketing and design team.

+ You will be responsible for drafting storyboard concepts, layouts for all motion graphic projects and directly collaborate with stakeholders.

+ You will be responsible for producing multimedia deliverables containing high quality video and audio tracks for all SEO video projects

Responsibilities

+ Manage all aspects of SEO-related video content globally

+ Create a high volume of compelling educational videos that elevate the Keeper brand

+ Design and create storyboard concepts; layout and design enticing motion graphics videos for various media platforms such as YouTube and TikTok

+ Edit raw video footage and add effects/elements (audio, video, colors, animation) to enhance motion graphics

+ Maintain and follow best practices for version control, naming conventions and organization of graphic files

+ Collaborate with the design team to ensure videos meet brand standards and guidelines

+ Evaluate new opportunities including expansion onto additional platforms

+ Bring/present new ideas to the marketing and design teams for how to best use video across the changing online media landscape

+ Prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively

Requirements

+ At least 3 years of video and animation experience

+ Bachelor’s degree in Visual Effects and Motion Graphics or equivalent

+ A strong work ethic, ability to take ownership and to proof-check your own work with high accuracy.

+ Team-oriented, coachable, open to input, fanatical about detail and persistent in your pursuit of excellence

+ Creative thinker exhibiting a range of varied styles and techniques. Have the ability to visualize and bring early-stage ideas to life

+ Strong design sense, and ability to effectively communicate complex concepts into digestible videos for consumers and IT professionals alike

+ Working knowledge of sound mixing and color correction

+ Strong understanding of post-production workflow and the latest production technology.

+ Solid understanding of video formats and compression techniques

+ Knowledge of typography and appropriate use of brand colors, images and fonts, allowing for effective legibility and functionality

+ Efficiently communicate their ideas and solutions to problems

+ Collaborative with high stakeholders and design team members

+ Some knowledge/experience in 3D animation

+ Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite; After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe XD and Premiere Pro and other tools such as Figma (Experience in Cavalry, Fable, Lottie and Blender is a bonus.)

+ Experienced crafting animations for web (Video, SVG, JSON, webM and CSS)

+ An online portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual thinking and impeccable craft across a variety of projects

Benefits

+ Medical, Dental & Vision (inclusive of domestic partnerships)

+ Employer Paid Life Insurance & Employee/Spouse/Child Supplemental life

+ Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

+ 401K (Roth/Traditional)

+ A generous PTO plan that celebrates your commitment and seniority (including paid Bereavement/Jury Duty, etc)

+ Above market annual bonuses

Keeper Security, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Classification: Exempt