General Summary

The Photography Department at the Mass General Hospital is searching for a versatile motion graphics designer responsible for the development and creation of design concepts and implementation of various video projects to include storyboard design, 3D animation, 2D animation, graphic design and video production . This hands-on role sits in the MGH Photography Department offering a unique view into daily life at Mass General Brigham and mission focused storytelling. Primarily a video editor and motion graphics designer, the person will also support areas of graphic design and production as needed.

The Motion Graphics Designer supports numerous departments, committees and individuals throughout the hospital and designs for a wide range of media formats including video, signage and print. The scope of clients, audience, subject matter and creative solutions is broad, encompassing patient care, research, education and community. Designer should be comfortable leading the full creative cycle from brainstorm to strategy to implementation to production across a wide variety of projects with different stakeholders.

The designer reports to the Photography Department Manager who manages the video, photography and printing operations and oversees creative within the department. The designer should be confident in their creative visions, be an effective collaborator, and be comfortable working independently on projects.

Application must include a link to design portfolio that includes motion graphics examples.

Duties

Use/s the Mass General Brigham values to govern decisions, actions and behaviors. These values guide how we get our work done: Patients, Affordability, Accountability & Service Commitment, Decisiveness, Innovation & Thoughtful Risk; and how we treat each other: Diversity & Inclusion, Integrity & Respect, Learning, Continuous Improvement & Personal Growth, Teamwork & Collaboration
Collaborates with the MGH Photography Department team and other departments on video animation and storytelling about the Mass General Brigham and its mission, people, programs, work, processes and policies in a visually creative and accessible way
Translate creative concepts into compelling motion graphics
Create short videos, animations and motion graphics using After Effects
Own and complete design requests from clients and departments across the hospital - including one-time projects, annual events and ongoing initiatives. Maintain file and folder organization for clients.
Curate and maintain vendor relationships for printers, illustrators and artists as resources.
Understand the brand policies to guide and consult with internal clients across the system
Be a resourceful, collaborative team player with a proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Bring innovative and fresh perspective in our workflow processes consistent with Mass General Brigham’s dedication to innovation in patient care and medical discovery
Other duties as needed or required
Bachelor’s degree; in design, integrated media or related discipline preferred
Strong working portfolio in motion graphics, design and video
Excellent visual and verbal communications skills
A keen aesthetic eye and strong video or animation portfolio
Ability to develop designs consistent with the brand look and feel
Exceptional graphic design skills
Strong understanding of designing for a variety of different formats – web, mobile, video, audio, and print
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Experience delivering for clients and making deadlines
Impressive portfolio of communications projects
Collaborative and effective

Skills Required

Ability to apply brand identity systems, typography, photography, color and other visual elements to create innovative solutions that meet marketing and business needs
After Effects skills and general storyboard and animation experience
Expert knowledge of Adobe CC including After Effects, Illustrator and Premiere as well as Office 365
Ability to apply critical design thinking to various creative tasks
Ability to develop compelling creative design and user experiences for all channels including websites, print, emails, mobile, video, etc.
Experience creating animations, motion graphics, and other digital media assets is preferred
Ability to understand and follow directions
Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and multiple deadlines
Ability to manage and effectively utilize a wide variety of vendor relationships

Primary Location

MA-Boston-MGH Main Campus

Work Locations

MGH Main Campus

Job

Other

Organization

Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Schedule

Full-time

Standard Hours

40

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Recruiting Department

MGH Police and Security

Job Posting

Feb 22, 2024