Your work days are brighter here.At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.About the TeamWorkday has a powerful studio and video production facility at our Pleasanton, CA headquarters. Join a diverse team of experienced professionals, crafting wonderful video experiences for one of the best places to work in the Bay Area!About the RoleWe are hiring for a Full-Time Senior Motion Graphics Artist who achieves projects to a high standard, demonstrating design and animation creativity, quality and consistency. You will work within the Workday Creative Services Team and report directly to the Creative Director of Motion Graphics. More about the role below.Work with our creative team to brainstorm concepts, ideate, design, and storyboard based on scripts, stakeholder/CD direction, and dedicated researchProduce strong conceptual and expressive animations and videos that are engaging and reflect Workday’s culture, values, and brand experienceWork closely with the creative directors, graphic designers, editors, and producers to meet the business objectives of projects and give value to the organization.Handle technical aspects of project workflow and deliverablesHave a positive personality; receptive to creative direction and design feedbackAbout YouYou are motivated, collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working with a small, but mighty, studio team. Working with the creative directors, art directors, producers, and a team of artists in creating promotional video elements for various marketing campaigns, initiatives, conferences, and events. Projects can range from shorter demo videos, social promos, and trade show assets, to longer in-depth product overviews and whole event- show packages. The ideal candidate is a conceptual thinker, visual storyteller, and thorough animator who can bring ideas to life in fun and inspiring ways. All the while maintaining quality control, cohesion of message, and the Workday brandAbility to follow creative direction and actively participate on any given project or team to which assignedGive and receive constructive feedback with the in-house team and vendorsMeet deadlines, prioritize work, and keep projects moving forwardDeliver final project files and production ready assetsMaintain knowledge of post-production toolsOccasional travel for high profile events (approx. 1-2 times per year.)Basic Qualifications6+ years of proven experience working expertly as a 2D animator, with skills in two or more subject areas: Graphic Design, Brand Design, Motion Design, Illustration, or Creative Technology6+ years of experience working in motion graphics and video editing with Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere.Experience in brand building and visual identitySophisticated knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and IllustratorExperience with color, composition, and typographyWorking knowledge of 2D character rigging, AE expressions, and AE MogrtsFamiliarity with Slack, Frame io, Figma, Gdrive, google sheets, google docs, and Box.Comfortable sharing and communicating ideas with team and stakeholdersOther QualificationsExcellent organizational, planning, and communication skillsExperience in design for conferences and live eventsWorking knowledge of Cinema 4D and/or CamtasiaAbility to multitask several tasks with minimal supervision, work independently and bounce seamlessly from one task to another. All the while sharing your progress, problems and pitfalls with the team alongside sharing your favorite foods.Perks:Flexible scheduleCasual studio/office environmentHybrid studio/home workflowSharp and fun (and sometimes funny) co-workersTop benefits package covering health, dental, vision and lifeAccess to learning classesPaid vacation and sick days (PTO)401(k) Plan w/ company matchWorkday Pay Transparency StatementThe annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton Primary Location Base Pay Range: $117,000 USD - $175,400 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $ USD - $175,400 USDOur Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!
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