Freelance Motion Graphic Artist Jobs in California

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

• 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.

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

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