Motion Graphics Artist I (Hybrid)

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For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

Our offices in India opened in Bengaluru in 2018. Since then, our team has fueled growth and innovation across the organization, impacting students worldwide. We are eager to grow and expand with skilled professionals like you who use their talent to build solutions, enable effective learning, and improve students’ lives.

The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

The motion graphics artist is responsible for leading animation and illustration efforts on video projects. The motion graphics artist creates visual style in concert with client, brand and learning best practices and animates, while collaborating with other specialists (producers, sound engineers, editors) to ensure that animations are well-incorporated into final videos. The motion graphics artist also frequently collaborates with subject matter experts to ensure accurate content and creative visualizations of educational concepts.

The motion artist interprets and iterates new ideas into various draft forms, working with the media team and stakeholders to develop a new model of video that effectively achieves the project’s aims and provides clear updates to the team on progress, and excellent customer service to stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create informational animated graphics with the Adobe Creative Suite.  
• Collaborate with team members (producers and editors) to seamlessly integrate motion graphic designs into final video products. 
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure effective teaching in our media products.
• Develop and iterate brand standards for educational motion graphics. 
• Deliver illustrated assets to team members and external stakeholders. 
• Review teammates’ work to make suggestions for improving the presentation of content.
• Assist with team pre-production and production needs for video shoots.
• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days remote / 2 days in office
• 30-day notification period preferred 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Animation, Illustration, or other Art/Media fields
• 1+ years experience in Media Production
• Media production expertise, most predominantly fluency in animation/illustration softwares and Adobe Suite in particular.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written communication skills, creative confidence/imagination, & growth mindset
• Experience developing educational video (or otherwise delivering educational experiences)
• Experience in studio production
• Working knowledge of digital asset management systems
• Deep knowledge of the Kaplan brand standards  

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At Kaplan, we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market. Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience, education, and skills that our employees bring to the organization, taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards.  All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible.   And we have a comprehensive benefits package, learn more about our benefits here.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   Our employees’ diverse range of perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds give Kaplan a competitive edge in anticipating and surpassing the needs of our students in today's global marketplace. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We strongly believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our capacity to effectively serve our customers and communities.  Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.  There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.

Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.