Montage Marketing Group · 15 hours ago
Animator/Motion Graphic Designer
Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $84K/yr
3+ years expMontage Marketing Group is seeking an Animator/Motion Graphics Designer to join our team and provide onsite support to a federal government agency located in the Washington, DC area. The role involves creating compelling visual stories from complex scientific research to enhance communication with various audiences.
AdvertisingAugmented RealityEventsMarket ResearchProject ManagementPublic Relations
Responsibilities
Understand strategic communication objectives and conceive and recommend appropriate productions
Provide advice on effective media use for communicating messages to intended audiences
Ensure all products for internal and external use follow all Agency branding guidelines and are reviewed by Agency branding team
Work with Agency teams to plan and develop video programs by transforming communications campaigns/ideas and complex science into production ideas requiring the concepts, determining format, approach, content, and presentation level
Use digital asset management systems to maintain and archive images/multimedia and permission documents
Apply creative problem‑solving skills to develop high‑quality multimedia products, presenting scientific content through innovative and visually compelling methods
Demonstrate a solid understanding of visualization best practices and digital storytelling techniques to support branded communications and public affairs content
Interpret complex research and translate sophisticated scientific concepts into clear, engaging, and visually accessible narratives
Collaborate effectively with producers, editors, and researchers to ensure cohesive and accurate content development
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 3 years' experience in motion graphic design
Extensive experience creating 2D and 3D animations, motion graphics, and visual effects using industry‑standard tools such as Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya, or comparable software
Demonstrated mastery of Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop for high‑quality animation and design work
Strong creative problem‑solving abilities applied to visually driven communication challenges
Proven ability to interpret, simplify, and visualize complex scientific concepts through clear and engaging animated content
Preferred
Prior experience working with federal agencies or government clients is a strong asset
Bachelor's degree in Animation, Design, Visual Communication, or a related field, preferred
Background in producing scientific, technical, or educational animations for diverse audiences, preferred
A robust portfolio showcasing technical or science‑focused animations and other highly detailed, precise visual work
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K Retirement with match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave for Birthing & Non-Birthing Parents
Paid Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Cancer Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Company
Montage Marketing Group
Montage Marketing Group specializes in market analysis, communications planning, PR, project management, AR, VR, and influencer marketing.
2-10 employees
Funding
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