Freelance Motion Graphic Artist Jobs

Have a passion for visual storytelling with strong conceptual and creative thinking skills.

Deliver your content to multiple destinations, be familiar with various digital platforms and metadata requirements that are crucial for digital success

Have strong communication skills and collaborate across the newsroom with producers, assignment desk editors, journalists and other content creators.

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

3+ years of newsroom experience

Design and produce graphic elements that include: Animations, Data-Visualization, Charts, and Maps

Minimum of five (5) years' experience in graphic arts for television preferred

Must have knowledge of Photoshop

Knowledge of VIZrt, After Effects, and Premiere is a plus

A strong knowledge of local communities, issues and newsmakers is a plus

Create opening graphics, promotional elements, weather graphics and other visual needs across platforms

Assist with set design and the creation of materials for marketing and sales.

Excellent attention to detail and time management

5+ years of professional working experience creating motion graphics.

Previous agency experience is a huge plus, but not required

Motion Graphics Designers specializing in 2D animation

Room for growth and full-time opportunities!

A compelling portfolio, beautifully showcasing previous work.

Experience with live event / experiential design

Experience prepping all files for print production

Strong understanding and portfolio showcasing development of branding identities and design systems

A clean, minimal and refined design aesthetic

Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite

QC all assets to ensure they are within brand guidelines prior to print preparation

4+ years experience working in a post-production facility and/or advertising agency

Advanced working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Media Encoder

Strong working knowledge of compositing, motion tracking,rotoscoping and text animation

Meticulous attention to detail with strong organizational and archival skills

Advanced working knowledge of technical video information like codecs, frame rates, resolutions, proxies and offline/online workflows

Must have strong working knowledge of preparing assets for broadcast deliverables

4+ years experience working in a post-production facility and/or advertising agency

Advanced working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Media Encoder

Strong working knowledge of compositing, motion tracking,rotoscoping and text animation

Meticulous attention to detail with strong organizational and archival skills

Advanced working knowledge of technical video information like codecs, frame rates, resolutions, proxies and offline/online workflows

Must have strong working knowledge of preparing assets for broadcast deliverables

• Strong communication skills to effectively convey ideas, collaborate with team members, and present storyboards.

• Knowledge in character animation is Preferred

• Knowledge in 3D software like Cinema 4D is a bonus

• Knowledge in Sketch is a bonus

• Previous experience working in motion graphic design or animation studio is highly recommended.

• Able to function independently in a team environment, with excellent collaboration skills.

Knowledge in post-production workflows, including cutdowns, versioning, video codecs, transcoding, and media management.

Strong verbal and written skills with the ability to compose outlines and/or treatments for trailers during pre-production.

1+ years of capture experience in video game industry or external agency

Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere CC in conjunction with other Creative Suite applications (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Media Encoder, etc.)

College degree in the requisite field or equivalent work experience preferred

Experience in game content production

You have experience working directly with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ship working software.

Worked closely with Product Management, Engineering, and other stakeholders to meld customer desires with business needs.

LOCATION: Remote - United States only (TimeZone: PST/CIST | Full day overlap)

You’ve shipped several real-life products—and seen to their growth. This usually means you’ve had at least 1-3 years of experience.

JOB TYPE: Freelance, Contract Position (no agencies/C2C - see notes below)

HOURLY RANGE: Our client is looking to pay $45 – $75/hr

Manage projects from start to finish, including creating project timelines and communicating project status updates to relevant stakeholders.

Effectively communicate concepts and ideas to the Manager and production team, collaborating closely with team members.

At least 3 years of professional experience in motion graphics, print design, and social media assets.

Strong conceptual and creative thinking skills.

Create original concepts, designs, and logos for show and clients we service.

Design and produce dynamic, high-quality motion graphics for broadcast, digital, and social media platforms using Adobe After Effects.

At least five years of professional experience producing high-end creative animations and motion graphics.

Expert knowledge of Adobe CC - After Effects, PhotoShop, Illustrator and Premiere

Knowledge of compositing, motion tracking and rotoscoping.

Design experience working with rapid conceptualization and delivery times

Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

At least five years of motion graphics experience is required.

3+ years of experience working as a Motion Graphics Artist

Excellent creative and technical skills

Create motion graphics such as photo and video montages for clients in the furniture industry

Work closely with team members to develop and execute creative concepts

Use After Effects and other motion graphics software to create high-quality animations

Meet deadlines and adhere to project specifications

Knowledge of social media platforms and their respective design requirements for promotional materials.

Create engaging and dynamic animated videos, trailers, and gifs that effectively showcase the characters and experiences of our games.

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including game developers, marketing managers, and copywriters, to ensure cohesive and effective communication through visual elements.

Proven experience as a Graphic Designer, preferably with a focus on motion graphics and typography.

Strong portfolio showcasing your motion graphics and graphic skills, with a keen eye for composition, color theory, typography, and visual storytelling.

Experience creating engaging and visually appealing animated videos, trailers, and gifs.

Work constructively with art directorial, editorial, account management, producers or other team members, as applicable

Demonstrate knowledge and usage of a wide variety of typography

You will execute motion graphic designs or elements with oversight from the senior motion graphics design staff

Deliver an expected level of ideas and/or different executions for any given project as assigned

Understand and use appropriate templates, toolkits, and other standard motion graphic design projects either internally created or provided by clients

Advanced level proficiency in After Effects

Work constructively with art directorial, editorial, account management, producers or other team members, as applicable

Demonstrate knowledge and usage of a wide variety of typography

3+ years Motion Graphics Design experience, preferably in the entertainment industry

Intermediate to advanced 2D/3D skills

You will execute motion graphic designs or elements with oversight from the senior motion graphics design staff

Deliver an expected level of ideas and/or different executions for any given project as assigned

You have a great portfolio already that showcases your amazing knowledge of After Effects.

• Thinking strategically about the role of animation and its impact on user experience

• Bringing expertise in communicating information in order to design effective static and interactive content experiences

• 4-6+ years of relevant, professional experience in content and information design

• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Suite and common motion graphics design software (AfterEffects, Illustrator, Photoshop)

• Experience designing engaging content