Freelance Motion Graphics Artist Jobs

Effective leadership and team management capabilities, with a knack for fostering a positive and collaborative team environment

Strong organization skills for file management and project structure

Experience working in a creative, team-based environment

Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, ensuring projects stay on track, and any roadblocks are dealt with in a timely manner

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for providing clear direction and feedback to team members and clients

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interpret client feedback into actionable tasks

Collaborate with internal teams to understand project requirements and create concepts for motion graphics

Edit and modify existing motion graphics to fit specific project requirements

Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Create high-quality motion graphics and animations for a variety of projects, including videos, presentations, social media content, and more.

Develop storyboards and animatics to visualize the design and motion of graphics

Competency in the Adobe Suite; experience/proficiency in After Effects required, experience in Premier a plus

Effective, Professional Communication Skills over email, in-person, and on Teams

Ability to always provide Outstanding Client Service, including under tight deadlines

Ability to travel on-site (available to 21+ candidates only)

General support to our team of Motion Graphics Artists on a variety of internal and client projects

Creating motion assets in After Effects; create motion elements to support other teams, like video production

Strong working knowledge of all department technologies relating to file transfer from studio to remote production units

Fundamental understanding of time management technique

Work with Graphics Technology group within department for all elements (including style guides) needed to complete remote and studio deliveries

Maintain working knowledge of all production relating to graphics at all times

Strong working knowledge of all digital graphic file formats and their appropriate applications

Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects

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

Knowledge of learning management systems (LMS)

Entry level instructional design and/or graphics skills/experience

Ability to learn new systems and tech and implement learned skills quickly

Experience with Adobe Suite, Canva, and/or other similar graphics systems

Effective communication, organization & professionalism

Ability to accept and complete projects unsupervised timely and accurately

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 time and resource management skills.

Ability to follow directions relayed through project management software and understand project goals, deadlines, and final deliverables.

At least three (3) years of experience in motion graphics.

Experience with Cinema 4D, Red Giant plug-ins, and other AE scripts.

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the flexibility to work within a rapidly changing environment.

Assist with keying and other composting of video footage.

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.

General 2D/3D skillset including some knowledge of Maya and Unreal Engine

Collaborate with members of the design team to envision future concepts for the total vehicle user experience, including in-vehicle HMI

Strong motion graphics abilities with a good sense of typography

Strong creative abilities – be able to independently conceptualize ideas based on each project’s given specifications

Great interpersonal skills and a collaborative mentality

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

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.

Work with Senior Creatives and Project Managers to estimate job time requirements and optimize workflows

Minimum two (2) years’ experience working at a network or broadcast design agency

Knowledge of Adobe PS & AI, After Effects and Cinema 4D, including modelling texturing and animating

Passion for show packaging and knowledge of current trends in graphic design

Implement graphic and animated elements for The NBC Sports Group including Network graphics, show packages, event insert graphics and titles

Track time expenditures per property with Scheduling

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