About Us:

iGrad, a division of Aztec Software, is an award-winning financial literacy platform provider that empowers students, employees, and individuals to make informed financial decisions and achieve their financial goals. Through the iGrad and Enrich product lines, iGrad has helped millions of people improve their financial well-being through its engaging and interactive courses, personalized coaching, and comprehensive resources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Motion Design and Video Specialist is responsible for executing video and animation projects from start to finish, including filming, editing, animating, and coordinating with contractors as needed.

Edit Videos

• Import raw footage into Premiere or After Effects for Greenscreen Keyout and compositing
• Sync raw video and raw audio with Premiere
• Cut and edit video footage
• Review and select best takes after editing raw footage
• Gather video footage (b-roll) as needed
• Add music into the final composition as needed
• Source and add in voice-overs as needed

Animate Videos

• Develop a storyboard for each video script
• Gather vector assets from internal collection or via online resources as needed
• Prep vector assets for animation and change colors as needed
• Draw and vectorize images via Adobe Illustrator as needed
• Create digital 2D puppet rigging as needed
• Animate in 2D digital, 2.5D, and 3D

Finalize Videos for Publication

• Coordinate video review with the Director of Content
• Source closed captions and transcripts for each video
• Upload finalized and approved videos into the CDN and add them to the video inventory
• Transfer files from Dropbox to the local NAS server

Animate Videos

• Develop a storyboard for each video script
• Gather vector assets from internal collection or via online resources as needed
• Prep vector assets for animation and change colors as needed
• Draw and vectorize images via Adobe Illustrator as needed
• Create digital 2D puppet rigging as needed
• Animate in 2D digital, 2.5D, and 3D

Finalize Videos for Publication

• Coordinate video review with the Director of Content
• Source closed captions and transcripts for each video
• Upload finalized and approved videos into the CDN and add them to the video inventory
• Transfer files from Dropbox to the local NAS server

Coordinate Video Shoot

• Cast talent as needed
• Coordinate scheduling with the talent and studio
• Operate the camera and lighting or assist as needed
• Operate the teleprompter or assist as needed
• Organize video scripts and load them into the teleprompter app

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Excellent proficiency with motion graphics and editing software such as Adobe After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Understanding of animation principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Excellent computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite and Google equivalents (Docs, Sheets, etc.)
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred