About the role
Role Overview
As a Freelance Motion Graphics Designer, you'll create video content and design assets for various media, including designing, editing, and motion graphic animation. You'll collaborate with a team of Creatives, Designers, and Motion Artists, supporting our goals, and you may also lead a team of designers and motion artists. Our ideal candidate has advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant software, is self-critical, able to address feedback constructively, and learns from each project.
Responsibilities
Business
- Create and deliver visually stunning motion graphics for various media, aligning with client needs.
- Perform basic edit tasks and create rough sound beds for edit projects when required.
- Create graphical templates for use by other Artists and for delivery to Clients.
Leadership
- Lead a team of designers and motion artists, ensuring successful project execution based on project size.
- Support the strategic development of the Motion team, providing guidance and expertise.
- Advise on design, edit, and motion elements during the ideation process.
Analytics
- Take initiative on projects to deliver new and innovative solutions, staying up to date on software advancements and the latest motion graphics techniques.
- Collect and compile project files efficiently upon delivery to ensure organized and accessible project documentation.
Communication
- Collaborate closely with Creatives and other Artists to bring concepts, scripts, and storyboards to life.
- Adhere to brief guidelines while pushing creative boundaries to meet client expectations.
- Support Quality Control checks on design and motion projects to maintain high standards.
Requirements
- 3 to 5 years of experience in Motion Graphics.
- Strong experience with Design and Editing.
- Extended knowledge and technical ability of relevant software, including Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, and Photoshop.
- Strong understanding of capabilities and integrations with other software, such as Da Vinci Resolve, Cinema 4D, and Maya.
- Strong portfolio of Motion Graphics work and a keen eye for design and aesthetics.
- Experience managing other Designers and Motion Artists.
- High level visual and conceptual skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Great organization skills and ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
- Strong collaborative skills to engage effectively with team members and stakeholders at multiple seniority levels.
- A continuous desire to learn new techniques and technology.
- Willing to work in the mid-shift (UK time zone).
Working Conditions
- WFH setup for day-to-day operations with flexibility required to report onsite based on business needs (company events, client visits, etc.).
- Required to work UK hours (3 PM–12 AM or 4 PM–1 AM Manila time, depending on DST schedules).
- Role is based in Pasig, Philippines.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Potential for freelance cooperation or employment contract depending on location and project needs.
Benefits and Culture
- Keywords Studios follows an Equal Opportunities Policy.
- Offers flexibility and work-life balance.
- Fun, friendly, diverse, and inclusive company culture.
- Work on exciting projects with global brands and AAA/Indie studios in the gaming industry.
Recruitment Process
- Application submission with updated resume.
- Online Interview via MS Teams with a Talent Acquisition Specialist.
- Potential position-specific test.
- Final interview with hiring managers.
- Recruitment process is fully online and remote.