Motion Designer

We are currently seeking a creative and detail-oriented Visual Storyboard Specialist to join our production team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between written scripts and final video production. You will be responsible for visualizing complex corporate training scripts (in Business, Finance, Compliance, Safety, and Tech) by selecting high-quality stock footage (B-roll), generating AI-based visuals, and designing vector assets. You will act as the visual architect of the course, creating detailed storyboards and selecting all necessary media assets to be handed over to our Motion Graphics team for final compositing. You must understand the video production process to provide usable, relevant assets that match the concept of the script. Key Responsibilities: - Script Analysis & Visualization: Deeply understand technical and corporate scripts to translate abstract concepts into engaging visual narratives suitable for a B2B audience. - Stock Media Curation: Search for and select highly relevant stock video footage (B-rolls) and imagery from platforms like Adobe Stock that precisely match the context and timing of the Voiceover. - AI-Enhanced Visualization: Utilize Generative AI tools (e.g., Midjourney, Adobe Firefly) to create unique visual concepts or images when specific stock media is unavailable. - Storyboarding: Create comprehensive storyboards that map out the visual flow of the lesson, indicating which stock footage, vector graphics, or AI image appears with each section of the audio. - Asset Preparation: Design and modify vector illustrations/typography using Adobe Illustrator when stock footage is not applicable, ensuring they are ready for animation. - Collaboration & Handover: Organize and package all selected assets (Video, Images, Vectors) effectively for the Motion Graphics Designers to ensure a smooth compositing process. - Process Understanding: Utilize basic knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro or After Effects to visualize timing or create rough cuts (if needed) to ensure the selected media flows well with the audio before final production. - Quality Control: Ensure all selected visual assets adhere to KnowledgeCity's brand guidelines and maintain a professional corporate tone. Qualifications: - Experience: 3 years of experience in multimedia design, video editing, or visual storytelling. - Script Comprehension: Exceptional command of the English language with the ability to understand and visualize complex corporate topics (Finance, Compliance, IT). - Stock Media Proficiency: Expert skill in searching and curating "hard-to-find" stock footage that metaphorically or literally represents business concepts. Technical Skills: - Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop (Essential). - Experience with Generative AI tools for image creation (Essential). - Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects (Strongly Preferred for understanding timeline and composition). - Design Sense: Strong eye for composition, color, and visual consistency suitable for corporate education. - Communication: Ability to write clear notes/instructions for Motion Graphics Animators regarding how the selected scenes should behave. - Time Management: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple course projects simultaneously.