Motion Graphics Designer Jobs

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.
We are seeking a talented Motion Graphic Designer to join the Communications and Community Relations social media team. The ideal candidate is a creative storyteller who enjoys working collaboratively on projects ranging from documentary-style production to TikTok videos. You have experience working with animation, motion graphics, video editing, 2D/3D graphics and animated gifs to enhance digital presence across various channels including social media and the web. The successful candidate will be a critical part of our team who works collaboratively with video producers and social creators to produce complex motion graphic design and layouts that reflect innovative thought while adhering to established branding guidelines. If you are a talented designer with a passion for innovation and a proven track record of delivering high-quality results, you are encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity.
What will I be doing?

• Ensure all communication materials adhere to the Metrolinx brand identity and style guidelines
• Design and produce 2D/3D graphic elements for various forms of media including video and social media
• Design templates to ensure consistent brand and accessibility standards
• Provide art direction for video productions that aligns with the intended audience and aesthetic objectives
• Develop project schedules outlining key milestones, critical path, timelines, and deliverables
• Execute design processes with meticulous attention to detail

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Experience working in a complex organization
• Detail-oriented and able to maintain brand consistencies
• Experience designing complex motion graphics, animation, animated gifs and live video content for a diverse array of media, including social media, interactive media, smartphones, screens and the web among others
• Minimum 6 years professional experience in motion design, animation and graphic design in an advertising or in-house environment
• Knowledge of UX and accessibility principles and best practices and how they can be applied to design
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects concurrently and often competing priorities
• Extensive experience with motion graphic, animation and video-editing software including Cinema 4D, After Effects, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Animate, InDesign, Photoshop and illustrator
• Superior communications skills both oral and written
• Extensive experience with design for social media and digital platforms
• College Diploma in Graphic Design, Creative Arts, Media Arts or other disciplines relevant to the position, or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Ability to conceptualize and create original creative concepts and animation sequences, and create animation storyboards that fully reflect the key moments and movements of an animation sequence
• Self-starter with the ability to work well independently, and collaborate well with creative direction.
• Experience in corporate brand adherence, development, and execution
• Well versed in the latest graphic design methods, best practices, techniques and associated principles
• Demonstrated ability to build complex design packages and presentations as well as experience with branding

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?
If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.
Accommodation
We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email [email protected].
Application Process
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.