Design

Kyiv, Ukraine

For This Role

In this role, you will:

• Develop and implement ideas for creating animated characters for web resources, identity, illustrations with the focus on high-complexity projects and technology
• Validate client's request, plan and evaluate needed resources (team composition, tools, etc.) and lead the execution of the motion design project to ensure its success. Forecast needed budget and approve it with the PM
  
• Develop and implement comprehensive design and animation strategies, processes, and guidelines to ensure consistency, efficiency, and creativity in all motion design projects across the organization
  
• Participate in the initiatives of the company's design community by establishing communication, joint selection of tools, sharing experience, knowledge and feedback, initiating and coordinating additional projects in the are

Skills you’ll need to bring:

• Strong experience with motion design and character animation reflected in your portfolio
• Experience with Cinema 4d, Blender, Maya or similar tool
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and tight deadline
• High level of engagement and feedback skill
• Upper-Intermediate English

As a plus:

• Character creation skills

What We Offer

‎We are a Ukrainian company, and we stand with Ukraine against russian aggression

• We maintain workplaces for the mobilized Macpawians and provide financial support to colleagues or their families affected by the war.

We are committed to our veterans

• Our Veteran Career and Empowerment Program is designed to ensure our veterans and active military personnel receive the recognition, support, and opportunities they deserve.

Hybrid work model

• Whether to work remotely or at the hub is entirely up to you. If you decide to mix it, our Kyiv office, which works as a coworking space, is open around the clock. The office is supplied with UPS and Starlink for an uninterrupted work process. We also rent space in the Promprylad Coworking in Ivano-Frankivsk and reimburse the costs of renting a coworking space in any other city. If you decide to work at home, we cover the costs spent on your workspace organization: portable power stations, power banks, etc.

Your health always comes first

• We guarantee life insurance starting on your first working day. Besides, we cover 100% of your medical insurance costs and 50% for your dependents. We also cover dental and massages and offer a 50% refund for psychotherapy.

Flexible working hours

• You can choose a schedule that is comfortable for you. No one here tracks your clock in/clock out because Mac Paw is built on trust and cooperation.

Space to grow both professionally and personally

• Whatever your dreams and aspirations are, we got you. Education budget, annual development reviews, free English classes, and regular lectures. We also offer personal coaching with organizational coaches.

Teams we are proud of

• We build honest, transparent, and reliable relationships within teams. Every Macpawian can improve processes and implement their ideas. We encourage open and constructive feedback and provide training for Macpawians on giving and receiving feedback.

Office designed for people (and pets)

• Our office has it all. A spacious workplace with enough room for sitting up, lying down, and running around. A gym for recreation, fitness, and yoga. Cozy kitchens with coffee, snacks, and lunches. Sleeping/meditation rooms. A terrace with a view where we throw summer parties. Also, we have two cats living in the office, and you are welcome to bring your pets to the office (we have separate floors for cats and dogs).

Time-off policy that covers life’s needs

• 20 vacation days, unlimited paid sick leaves, x Days (2 days a month to work on side projects), days for personal time-off designed to help you take care of essential matters in your personal life, and parental leaves. On top of all that, sabbaticals are open after 5 years of being with Mac Paw.

Join social initiatives with Mac Paw Cares

• Mac Paw participates in numerous humanitarian aid and charity projects across many fields, and you are welcome to jump in and spend up to 24 working days per year making the world a better place.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. Here is a safe place for applicants of all backgrounds.

• We are hiring talented humans. Meaning with all our variety of backgrounds and identities, including service members and veterans, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals with disabilities, and other often underrepresented groups. Mac Paw does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.