Based in Glasgow city centre, 55degrees is a dynamic, creative business delivering a broad spectrum of high quality film, design, web, software and interactive products. We have a large client base and focus on enabling organisations to tell their stories through a variety of media. We have a passionate, ambitious and highly energetic team and we are currently going through a period of growth to execute an exciting business plan. As a result we are looking for a number of ambitious, creative and determined people to join our fast expanding team.
In the role of Motion Designer / Director the successful candidate will become part of an exciting and creative design, film and interactive team working on a variety of projects spanning a wide range of sectors and creative briefs.
The successful applicant must be able to self-motivate and operate to a high degree of effectiveness with minimal oversight. They should be an effective communicator and able to converse with a variety of people in appropriate ways. They will also be organized and thorough with the ability to learn quickly.
We are looking for someone with a track record of great motion design and film making experience and a demonstrable passion for their craft. The right person will have all the practical and creative skills necessary to take on full creative responsibilities.
Required Skills
- Conceptual skills
- Proposal writing + pitching skills
- Excellent design skills
- Passion for motion design & post production techniques
- Script writing
- Live direction
- Interview technique
- Camera operation
- Sound recording
- Editing
- Good knowledge of encoding and DVD authouring
- Client management
Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years working experience and passion for taking full creative control of a project.
If you think you are a good fit for us and ready for a challenge then please send your CV, covering letter and any other relevant information by pressing the 'apply' button.
