<h3>JOB SUMMARY</h3><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14px;">Responsible for performing a full range of tasks in the development and design of the Lottery’s digital graphics and animations. Working closely with the Creative Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for creating a wide variety of eye-catching, dynamic motion graphics across our social, website, and paid channels as well as supporting branding efforts across all video production.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14px;">The Motion Graphics Designer must have a keen design eye and strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate must be advanced in post-production software such as After Effects, be able to come up with creative solutions quickly, and most of all are willing to work creatively with our entire Marketing Team.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:107%25;margin:0in;text-indent:0in;"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span></p><h3>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</h3><ul><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Create high-quality 2D/3D motion graphics for a variety of projects, including but not limited to explainer videos, product videos, brand commercials, live shows, and social marketing materials.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Collaborate with creative team to develop concepts and create storyboards and/or mood-boards that set the design and look for the project.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Develop, design and create animated backends for commercials that are on brand, visually engaging, and bring our products to life.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Create live show graphic packages, including show opens, outro, lower thirds, transitions, etc.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Bring ideas and stories to life through strong visual design, typography, color, and animation.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Design and animate branding packages and logos.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Choose color schemes for characters and settings.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Render and export assets to specific aspect ratios and file specifications.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Provide VFX and Compositing work for creative productions.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Stay up-to-date on animation trends and styles and consistently reinventing our motion graphics.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Work Lottery’s daily live drawing or remote/studio productions as needed.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Available to work on nights and weekends occasionally.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Other duties as assigned</span></li></ul><br><br><h3>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</h3><ul><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Bachelor’s degree in Animated Graphic Design or related area of study, or equivalent related work experience</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">3-5 years of motion design experience, preferably at an advertising agency</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Portfolio and/or demo reel demonstrating technical expertise and creative background is a must</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Proficient in Adobe CC; specifically, After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop and common motion graphic and design software</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">You know your way around key frames, null objects, basic After Effects scripting, compositing, and 3D space</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Strong understanding of foundational design principles including composition, color theory, illustration, and typography</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Top-notch organizational skills, with the ability to multitask in order to meet deadlines</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Ability to collaborate with and motivate team members and clients and inspire creativity</span></li><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;">Willingness to take feedback when needed</span></p><p> </p></li></ul><h3> </h3><h3>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h3><ul><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Knowledge of 3D design tools such as Maya, Cinema 4D, or Blender</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Knowledge of Virtual environments</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Knowledge of editing and Premiere Pro<span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Production experience is a plus</span></li></ul><h3> </h3><h3><i><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-font-kerning:1.0pt;"><strong><u>Salary Range Information</u></strong></span></i></h3><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14px;"><i><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-font-kerning:1.0pt;"><strong> For external applicants who are not current employees of the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission (MSLC), the non-negotiable starting salary for this position is $85,772.36</strong></span></i></span><span style="color:black;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:14px;"><i><span style="line-height:103%25;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;"><strong> </strong></span></i></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><i><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-font-kerning:1.0pt;"><strong> (Job Grade 24/Step 1).</strong></span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14px;"><i><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-font-kerning:1.0pt;"><strong>For current MSLC union employees, the starting salary for this position will be calculated using union promotional rules.</strong></span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-align:center;"><span style="color:black;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-font-kerning:1.0pt;"><strong>The Massachusetts State Lottery Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.</strong></span></span></p><p class="p2" style="line-height:13.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly;text-align:center;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:107%25;margin:0in;text-indent:0in;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span></span></p>
Application Requirements
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Animated Graphic Design or equivalent experience, along with 3-5 years of professional motion design experience. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically After Effects, is required, as is a strong portfolio demonstrating technical and creative expertise.