Creative Lead

A Career at HARMAN
As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you'll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

• Create motion graphics and produce/edit videos that adhere to briefs provided.
• Create original, fully, and harmonized motion graphics-based videos that incorporate animation, shoot footage, stock media, product UI representations, workflow visualizations and more.
• Create original motion graphics assets, such as lower-thirds, title cards, end cards, cinemographs, advertisements, customer education videos, experimental features, product and solution walkthroughs and more.
• Produce, direct and deliver marketing videos, from pre-production, production and post-production.
• Collaborate with content writers, marketing managers, and other internal stakeholders in the development of video content.
• Maintain and promote high standards for project and asset management.
• Ability to work within production budget and timeline parameters.
• Champion consistency to the brand visual identity and usage.
• Stay up to date on new trends in the motion graphic and video production communities. Suggest new ways to implement these trends/technologies.
• Develop storyboards and animatics based on outlines, concepts and scripts.
• Effectively communicate ongoing project status with the marketing team.
• Manage multiple projects in a detail-oriented, deadline-driven environment.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.
• Conceptualize and create visually appealing graphic designs for a wide range of digital and print materials, including brand identity, advertisements, brochures, facility branding, posters, social media content, events, and more.
• Maintain a consistent visual identity that aligns with the organization's branding guidelines.
• Create custom illustrations, infographics, and artwork to enhance content and storytelling.
• Develop original visual assets that communicate complex ideas effectively.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to share new design perspectives and ideas, keeping our creative output fresh and innovative.
• Create storyboards or visual representations of conceptual ideas.
• Work within project scopes to meet deadlines and expectations while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Collaborates with marketing team to share learning and experience and suggest ideas that will improve creative output.
• Timely deliver work, incorporating feedback from the art directors, clients, or team members.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards constructive criticism, using feedback as a tool for continuous improvement.
• Stay updated with the latest design trends.

Required Skills & Background

• Expertise in Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Comfortable working in a remote and on-site team environment, with the ability to give and take constructive criticism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to scope work to a deadline and do your best work within the time given.
• Ability to work completely independently when necessary.
• Clearly articulate creative process, thoughts, ideas and a point of view about the work.
• Solid understanding of the production and design process.
• Attention to detail and quality assurance is critical.
• An enthusiastic team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Bachelor's Degree in a video or design-related field (including but not limited to Communications, Fine Arts, Journalism, Marketing, Broadcasting, Animation, Film etc.), with at least 3-5 years of professional motion graphics and video editing experience.
• Proficient understanding of shot composition and lighting fundamentals.
• Creative agency experience preferred

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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