Makematic - Freelance Animator/Motion GFX Designer

Animator is needed in Belfast, United Kingdom.

Client: Makematic

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-time, Contractor, Contractor

Job Description

Makematic are on the lookout for FREELANCE ANIMATORS/MOTION GRAPHICS DESIGNERS to work on exciting upcoming projects. We develop short-form educational content that combines live action with overlaid graphics, full-frame 2D animation, and motion graphics. You’ll be joining a growing team of creatives, both staff and freelance, to create engaging animated educational content. This position is remote-hybrid, allowing flexibility to work from our Belfast city centre office or remotely, provided you have sufficient internet speed.

Requirements

Skills and Qualities:

• Motion graphics/2D animation competence
• Illustration skills
• Comfortable working with live action video
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to follow the in-house style guide and maintain clients’ brand guidelines
• Flexible and receptive to feedback
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Time management and multi-tasking skills

Essential Skills:

• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Premiere Pro

Desirable Skills:

• Basic video editing skills
• Experience in educational or explainer videos

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years industry experience in video production, design, and animation
• Strong portfolio showcasing high-end digital design skills (Link to reel/portfolio required)
• Remote office/home internet connection must have a minimum of 25 Mbps download speed and 30 Mbps upload speed

Additional Information

This position offers the flexibility of a remote-hybrid work environment, allowing candidates to leverage a cloud-based workflow while meeting project deadlines.