Motion Designer

This is an on-site role in Cupertino.Pay Range: $108/hr - $120/hr

Our client is seeking a Motion Designer to work on consumer software applications. The ideal candidate is a brilliant problem solver, quick study, self-starter, and excellent communicator with a passion for great design and the ability to achieve it.

From brainstorming through implementation, the Animator/Motion Designer will work with members of the Product & Design team, as well as our engineering, marketing, and QA groups. We are looking for a candidate who is ready to and capable of taking software design to the next level. The candidate possesses a blend of animation, UI motion design, and 3D design skills.

The Motion Designer's Key Qualifications:5+ years experience in animation, motion graphics, and 3D designExperience with Animation/Motion design in mobile UI and prototypingProficiency in After Effects, Maya, Cinema 4D, or other 3D software. Render engines such as Octane, Arnold, or RedShift is a big plusOutstanding written and verbal communication skillsExcellent collaborative skillsHighly professional, with the ability to deliver solid work on tight schedules and work independently with little directionsEffective time management with an ability to spearhead multiple projects and work independently

The target hiring compensation range for this role is the equivalent of $108 to $120 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match.Additional benefits offered may include: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits

About Aquent Talent:Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

You will want to read this fine print. Part of our mission is to take care of you, so we offer the best benefits. Unlike other staffing companies, we provide talent with the same benefits that our CEO gets.

This includes:A choice of three major medical plans (including vision coverage) plus dental insurancePaid sick leave for all hourly talent in the U.S. and Canada401(k) with a match and immediate vestingExclusive employee discounts through Promo Code: AquentAccess to hundreds of professional development courses through Aquent GymnasiumAnd much more

Client Description:Our client, a leader in consumer electronics, is one of the greatest, most innovative, world-changing companies ever created! More like a cluster of start-ups versus a large company, they are single-handedly credited with creating some of the most impactful products of this generation.Working alongside some of the brightest and most talented people, the work you do here will add up to something big that could not be done anywhere else. There is no doubt that your best work will be brought out achieving some hefty goals at a heroic pace.One thing we know is that you WILL NOT ever be bored.Here are some more things you can expect:Wi-fi equipped shuttle serviceFree parkingOnsite cafeteria

WORKING WITH AQUENT: long-term assignments with Aquent gets you access to some pretty cool things:- You're paid weekly- Subsidized health (including term life and LTD) and dental benefits after your first four weeks of work (averaging at least 20 hrs/wk)- Access to Fidelity 401(k)- Access to FSA Program- Direct deposit for your pay check- Access to our Talent Rewards Program (we reward for referrals!)- Access to free online courses via Aquent's Gymnasium, to help you develop your skills: http://gymnasium.aquent.com/- Access to free online courses via Lynda.com- Aquent support: your Aquent Agent checks in with you during the course of your contract to make sure you're happy and progressing according to your expectations (we're also there to be looking for new opportunities for you when you're close to wrapping up)