Motion Graphics Artist I (Hybrid)

Job Title

Motion Graphics Artist I (Hybrid)

Job Description

For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best in class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

Our offices in India opened in Bengaluru in 2018. Since then, our team has fueled growth and innovation across the organization, impacting students worldwide. We are eager to grow and expand with skilled professionals like you who use their talent to build solutions, enable effective learning, and improve students’ lives.

The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

The motion graphics artist is responsible for basic animation and illustration efforts on video projects. The motion graphics artist works in a  visual style in concert with client, brand standards,  and learning best practices while collaborating with other specialists (producers, sound engineers, editors) to ensure that animations are well-incorporated into final videos. The motion graphics artist also frequently collaborates with subject matter experts to ensure accurate content and creative visualizations of educational concepts.

The motion graphics artist interprets and iterates new ideas into various draft forms, working with the media team and stakeholders to develop a new model of video that effectively achieves the project’s aims and provides clear updates to the team on progress, and excellent customer service to stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create informational animated graphics with the Adobe Creative Suite and other available tools 

• Collaborate with team members (producers and editors) to seamlessly integrate motion graphic designs into final video products. 

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure effective teaching in our media products.

• Use brand standards for educational motion graphics. 

• Deliver illustrated assets to team members and external stakeholders.  

• Assist with team pre-production and production needs for video shoots as needed.  

• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days remote / 2 days in office

• 30-day notification period preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Animation, Illustration, or other Art/Media fields
• 1+ years experience in Media Production
• Media production expertise, most predominantly fluency in animation/illustration softwares and Adobe Suite in particular.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, especially After Effects,Illustrator, and Premiere Pro.
• Ability to learn and responsibly apply AI-assisted creative tools (e.g., asset generation, visual ideation, automated cleanup or layout tools).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in structured digital pipelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with educational video, eLearning, or visual explanation design.

• Strong motion design, illustration, and video editing skills using Adobe Creative Cloud.

• Ability to work with AI-enhanced tools to speed up ideation, design, and production (image cleanup, concepting, templating, masking/rotoscoping assist, etc.).

• Understanding of digital asset management, file organization, version control, and collaborative production environments.

Beyond base salary, our comprehensive total rewards package includes:

Hybrid work model provides a flexible work/life balance
Voluntary Provident Fund is an additional voluntary contribution scheme associated with the statutory Employee Provident Fund (EPF)
Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment
Generous Paid Time Off includes National holidays(10), Earned leaves(15), sick leave(12), plus one (1) volunteer day to participate and give back to our local communities
Gratuity is applicable upon completion of 5 years as per the Gratuity Act

We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment where every employee can thrive. You can learn more about our full benefits package and total rewards philosophy here.
 

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Location

Bangalore, KA, India

Additional Locations

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area

Content/Material Creation

Business Unit

00091 Kaplan Higher ED

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.  There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.