10Pearls/studio - Freelance Motion Graphics Designer

Motion Graphic Designer is needed in New York, United States.

Client: 10Pearls/studio

Location: New York, NY

Contract: Contractor, Contractor, Contractor

Job Description

As a Motion Graphics Designer at 10Pearls Studio, you will spend your time collaborating with our creative team to plan, develop, and execute amazing content on behalf of our clients. You should have an eye for design and a keen sense of timing. Your canvas is your computer, executing the creation of beautiful visuals to articulate our client’s goals and our team’s vision. You should be incredibly creative, collaborative, and focused, and have what it takes to see a project through from concept to completion.

Social media is an ever-changing field, so your role will require you to adapt slightly every now and then. However, your day-to-day obligations will include:

• Collaborating with the Art Director/Copywriter to produce thoughtfully designed motion graphics; translating concepts into compelling stories optimized for social media.
• Creating motion graphics for a diverse array of media, including smartphones, tablets, and web.
• Incorporating feedback from various team members and clients gracefully.
• Seamlessly switching between a variety of brands and design types on a daily basis.
• Assisting in selecting appropriate audio, graphic and animation styles.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in design with a strong, diverse project portfolio.
• Professional experience in After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Media Encoder.
• Understanding of graphic design basics, typography, and movement.
• Experience designing storyboards for motion graphics.
• Willingness to learn new tools, plugins, and software as needed.
• Ability to own a motion graphics project from concept through layout, storyboard, and production, while also being able to create motion graphics from existing designs.
• Maintain and follow best practices for versioning control, naming convention, and organization of files.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.
• Video editing, illustration, and photo editing experience a plus.

Additional Information

If you’re available for freelance opportunities, please leave your information below, and we’ll be in touch when something arises. This pool is the first place we look whenever we need short-term help.