Motion Designer

Noodle is higher education’s leading strategy, services, and technology partner. We develop infrastructure, provide life-changing learning experiences, and grow the awareness of and the enrollment in some of the best academic institutions in the world. Our vision is “to empower universities to change the world.” We achieve this vision by offering our university partners various products and services that help them be more resilient, responsive, efficient, and interconnected.

As a Mid-level Motion Designer at Noodle you will be part of a team that creates custom e-learning solutions that combine creative design, educational content and intuitive learning technology, for a sophisticated learner experience. We work with global brands, and our approach is grounded in service, creativity and premium value. This means it’s important for us to work with colleagues who are service-oriented, open-minded, and truly proud of the work they do.

As a Mid-Level Motion Designer, you will:

• Develop animated 2D motion graphic videos using After Effects, utilizing knowledge of movements, keyframes, timing, plugins, and effects.
• Source appropriate graphics and extensively tweak and layer pre-existing vector graphics.
• Rig characters and depict basic movements and gestures.
• Trim voiceover and music to fit videos, adjusting audio levels, pitch, and duration, and source suitable sound effects.
• Create clear storyboards and convert whiteboard storyboards into digital format with accompanying script, characters, objects, and actions.
• Set up and record clean voiceovers, and edit raw audio files to create a polished voiceover.
• Render and export assets from various programs using appropriate presets.
• Apply basic 3D production techniques.
• Apply basic design and animation theory.
• Conceptualize storyboards for motion graphic videos, proposing appropriate concepts for clients, projects, and target audiences.
• Identify and apply superior industry examples in storyboarding and development.
• Meet client expectations in work quality.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets).
• Work effectively in a dynamic, rapidly changing, team-based environment.

Required Education / Experience / Skills:

• 2-5 years’ relevant work experience.
• Strong portfolio displaying solid motion graphic design experience.
• Experience working in Adobe CC Suite. After Effects, Illustrator, Audition etc.
• Computer Literacy – Windows OS
• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in animation, graphic design, multimedia design, film production or similar. (Beneficial)
• Knowledge of 3D programs – 3D Max, Maya, Cinema 4D, etc. (Beneficial)
• Experience in Premiere Pro, AfterEffects, Character Animator and other Motion Animation Software. (Beneficial)

At Noodle, we hire people who will help us change the future of online education. Even if you don't think you check off every bullet point on this list, we still encourage you to apply! We value both current experience and future potential.

Noodle is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone. We value and celebrate our differences because those differences are what make our team shine. We hire great people from different backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger as a whole. Women, people of color, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Noodle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against candidates on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status.