DigitalCity Innovation & Growth

As part of its Industry Placement Scheme, DigitalCity Innovation is supporting Kuro Dragon to recruit the post below. If you wish to be considered please apply in writing with your CV to Cheryl Evans, Project Manager,

The closing date is Friday 17th May 2013.

Kuro Dragon, Northern Design Centre, Gateshead

Kuro Dragon is pleased to announce that an opening has arisen for a new Storyboard / Motion Designer. The role presents an exciting and challenging opportunity to work in an award winning studio. Kuro Dragon creates exceptional animated content, character animation and technical animation for clients in a variety of sectors. Animations are used in commercials, mobile apps, websites, exhibitions, presentations and games.

  • Job title: Storyboard Artist / Motion Designer
  • Salary: TBD
  • Location and hours: Gateshead/Full time
  • Start Date: 1st August 2013

The job is full time and would involve relocation to Newcastle/Gateshead, UK. All applicants must be holders of UK or EU passports as unfortunately sponsorship for a work permit is not available at this time.

Company Benefits; Generous holidays; Potential bonus; Share options within the company available; Desk view overlooking Newcastle skyline; Free beer fridge Friday.

Role Overview This role will be diverse and require someone with a range of skills. You will be responsible for creating concepts in a broad range of styles in accordance to the requirements of each project/client. The role involves visualising characters, environments and creating detailed storyboards for a range of clients. Candidates must demonstrate a broad range of styles and be able work from an initial idea to a finished concept. The ideal candidate would be proficient in After Effects, Photoshop & Illustrator and will also be able to produce high quality motion graphics work.

Functional Responsibilities

  • Creating high detail storyboards
  • Creating concept designs and characters
  • Produce motion graphic work
  • Attend meetings on-site and potentially on client location
  • Idea generation

Skills Required

  • Professional Photoshop & Illustrator skills
  • Professional After Effects skills
  • Strong background in traditional art skills
  • Good time management
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Have the ability to work on multiple projects with varying deadlines
  • Show the ability to generate new ideas

Skills Considered a Bonus

  • 3D's Max Experience/Skills
  • 2D Animation Experience/Skills
  • Character Animation Experience/Skills
  • General graphic design skills

Education & Experience

  • A portfolio that demonstrates a variety of styles and skill sets both digital & sketchbook
  • Examples of Animation / Motion Graphics work

Person Specification In addition to having a strong foundation of artistic ability and creative talent, the role requires working as part of a small team so enthusiasm and very good communication skills are essential.

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