Motion Designer

At Cliff Design, we focus on design! We are working with project based commitments in our own studio and as design consultants on site at our clients design departments. We constantly need to be challenged and are always interested in connecting with dedicated creative souls. Currently we are searching for a experienced Motion Designer

Job Description
We are looking for a Motion Designer with a strong portfolio demonstrating creative 2D and/or 3D work, post-production work, VFX, and outstanding visual aesthetics, skills in technical integration, VR experience, and ability to art direct.

You will be responsible for designing market-leading visuals (2D/3D), motion graphics, and animations for user interfaces in cars. Considering the whole scope of UX/UI you are to challenge old conventions without sacrificing clarity, readability or safety in the cars. After the creation phase you will be creating deliverables from your concepts towards suppliers making it a reality in our clients products.

In addition to Interface animations, you also will support other creative teams by creating videos, animations and material for VR that will strengthen proposed stories and design concepts for internal reviews. As part of the Motion Design specialist team, you will also help driving the definition of tool chain and workflow for animation/motion/3D within a team.

Responsibilities and tasks
Creating world class 2D/3D visuals, animations and motion graphics
Exploring new ways of aligning graphics and and animations for UI in cars
Conceptualise your ideas in deliverable material with exceptional attention to details
Make sure Visuals/Motion Design are aligned with all technical constraints
Delivering specifications of Visual/Motion to suppliers
Interface with all stakeholders connected to your developments
Act as a role model for less experienced Visual Designers
Help defining tool chain and workflow for Motion Design in 2D/3D
Help making the HMI departments vision as clear and tangible as possible
Help merge the HMI Design process with Interior, Exterior and Color & Material Design process

Requirements
MFA/BFA in Motion/Visual/Graphic Design or equivalent education
Several years of relevant experience within the field (experience from the Gaming industry is a strong plus)
Adobe suite and very strong knowledge of After Effect + Plugins
Knowledge in 3D modelling, animation and rendering softwares (Such as Alias / Vred / Blender / Maya / 3Ds or C4d / Unity or Unreal Engine)
English, spoken and written
Driver’s license
Automotive experience is an advantage but not a requirement.

Personal attributes
Ability to drive, motivate and convince, oneself as well as others
Persistency to pursue targets and take decisions
Communicative with good verbal and visual presentation skills.
Independent, self-driven and confident as well as a good team player
Structured, methodical, and analytical with good planning skills.
Highly motivated, flexible, and able to work under constrained time schedules
Cultural awareness, especially Asian and European culture
High level of responsibility and mandate, and able to work autonomously

Additional information
In addition to CV we will only consider applications with a portfolio

Deadline for application
Selection and interviews will take place continuously. We will primarily focus on applicants with work permit for Sweden (or EU citizenship). The positions may be filled anytime, so please apply as soon as possible.