MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

FIRST is a leading global events agency with teams in New York, Los Angeles, London, Dublin, Singapore and Hong Kong. Some of the world’s most recognized companies trust us to develop strategies, and design, plan and produce engaging events. FIRST clients span many industries including financial services, aerospace, technology, consumer electronics, medical and healthcare, automotive, media and the non-profit sector. We are on Event Marketer’s “Top 100 Event Agencies'' and “Best Places to Work in Events” lists. We’ve also been recognized by Crain’s New York Business as one of the Top 100 “Best Places to Work in NYC”.

For more information please visit: www.firstagency.com.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Multimedia Designer will represent the FIRST brand and will add their talents to an award-winning Creative & Design team supporting one of the most recognized Fortune 500 technology companies. This individual will be highly creative, motivated, and able to turn concepts into full motion animation and videos to play across 50+ screens in a coordinated and effective storytelling canvas. The Multimedia Designer will be consistently on the lookout for new presentation trends, always taking on new skills, and a skilled storyteller. A successful candidate will have strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and adapt to ever-changing demands and work closely with executive level clients. 

 

Along with other FIRST team members, the Multimedia Designer will represent the FIRST Solutions brand on-site within a well-known tech company. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop videos, animations and overall video modules for deployment site wide in over 50 screens

• Participate in creative brainstorm sessions and visual explorations for creative development for marquee events and be able to translate an event host’s vision to life on-time and on-budget

• Work with production & creative teams to understand project scope and objectives

• Liaise with technical directors & producers to bridge the gap between screen creative and any in-venue content

• Conceptualize designs in collaboration with producers and other designers

• Communicate with internal departments and external resources to deliver projects on time and within budget

• Provide show-ready outputs to accurate specifications which can range up to ten (10) different aspect ratios and pixel dimensions

• Proactively communicate issues, opportunities, and insights to the team

• Complete ad-hoc requests as required

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient experience in motion effects, animation, editorial, video production and rendering/mastering using Adobe Suite, Divinci Resolve, Motion or other

• Experience in live or digital events and/or experiential marketing is preferred but not required

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• Motion graphics experience required. Light video editing is required.

• Ability to develop style frames and storyboard concepts

• Excellent time management, multi-tasking and follow-through skills

• Efficient project management skills with the ability to adhere to critical project timelines

• Approachable with a collaborative/team-player attitude

• Adaptability to situations, personalities and ever-changing demands

• Highly motivated and organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks and apply judgment to prioritize

• Ambitious, proactive and resourceful with a calm and flexible approach to handling pressure and stress

 

ADMINISTRATION & GENERAL:

• Assume responsibility for own environment, ensuring adherence to health and safety policies while having clean smart surroundings

• Work intelligently and ensure management is aware of problems or issues which negatively affect productivity

• Build excellent relationship with team through positive communications

• Ensure knowledge is shared within the team to enable them to work smarter and more efficiently

• Work on ad hoc requests from clients as required

 

APPLICATIONS

• Must include a Video Design Reel/Portfolio and Graphic Design Portfolio in the form of a link or attachment and be able to share your work experience during the interview process

• During the process, FIRST reserves the right to ask for a short spec assignment to clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to execute custom content on demand