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A.O. Smith Motion Graphics Designer in United States
Motion Graphics Designer
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Date: May 14, 2024
Location: Ashland City, TN, US, 37015
Company: A. O. Smith Corporation
Company / Location Information
A. O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
Primary Function
The Motion Graphics Designer role is responsible for developing and animating in both 2D and 3D. This team member can create both photo-realistic or stylized materials, lighting, environments, and will render images and animations for marketing communications.
Scope of Responsibility
This position will report to the Digital Content Manager and will work closely with other members of the Digital Content, Engineering, Product Management, Marketing and Training teams on a daily basis in support of organizational goals.
Responsibilities
Design, edit & deliver high fidelity renders and animations
Work with others to create effective training and marketing materials
Collaborate with immediate team members, as well as marketing, product management, engineering and other departments
Collaborate with external vendors where necessary based on project scale
Active participation in the creative brief intake process in conjunction with key internal stakeholders
Management of internal or external CAD 3D formats (STEP, FBX, SLDPRT, etc...)
Management and use of 2D & 3D software & technology (C4D, Redshift, Adobe CC)
Ensuring outputs meet technical accuracy based on stakeholder direction
Organization & automation of project-related assets for multi-purpose marketing & training needs (ex. literature, video & web outputs)
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in animation, graphic design, fine arts, digital media, visual communications, or related field
5+ years of illustration & animation experience
Established knowledge of illustration & animation best practices, tools, and software
Experience with PBR material workflows, HDRI’s, Adobe CC, 3ds Max, V-Ray, CAD software, and production workflows with teams
Advanced experience with Cinema4D, Redshift, and After Effects
Strong computer skills with both PC and Mac
Well organized, detailed oriented, and self-motivated
Ability to work across multiple projects & tasks under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to develop expert product knowledge of A. O. Smith products; engineering design, construction and marketing go-to market strategy
Must be curious, resourceful, team-oriented, and have strong problem-solving skills
Strong communicator & collaborator with colleagues, superiors, and members of the organization outside of your team to accomplish & improve designs
Proactive – must be able to initiate contact and assemble information from various departments
Hybrid work – In Office 3 Days per week & Remote 2 Days per week
Flexibility and ability to travel
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Years of Experience
Minimum of 5 years related work experience
We Offer
Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.
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Nearest Major Market: Nashville