The Refinery - Senior Motion Graphics Artist

Motion Graphic Designer is needed in Los Angeles, United States.

Client: The Refinery

Location: Remote

Contract: Contract

Job Description

The Refinery is an award-winning entertainment advertising agency in Los Angeles, CA, looking for a freelance Senior Motion Graphics Artist to join our digital team as a remote independent contractor. This role will work closely with our creative teams, specifically in the Digital/Social sector, collaborating daily on high-profile entertainment campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Create animated motion posters from key art for Digital, Social, and OOH.
• Bring an elevated and polished animation that goes beyond the basics as a senior designer.
• Collaborate with the existing motion design team with oversight from senior staff.
• Work constructively with producers, account managers, or other team members as applicable.
• Utilize appropriate templates, toolkits, PSDs, fonts, and other AE projects provided internally or by clients.
• Occasionally ideate motion storyboards and concepts.

Requirements

• Experience in motion graphics, VFX, compositing, and animating still assets.
• Advanced proficiency with After Effects and native 3D, cameras, and lights.
• Experience with common plugins (Maxon, Optical Flares, etc.).
• Understanding of digital video formats and export settings.
• Proven cinematic design sensibility and ability to make a visual connection to the project narrative.
• A fast, reliable internet connection for downloading/uploading large files.
• Highly reliable, self-disciplined, and comfortable working independently with tight turnarounds.
• Experience in the entertainment industry is a plus.

Rate

The pay for this position ranges from $300 to $750 USD per day. Applicants will be asked to provide their freelance rate during the application process, with final rates being determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, and skill set. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if their rates fall outside the stated range.

Additional Details

Official working hours are 9:30 am – 6:30 pm PST, with hours potentially fluctuating based on client needs and delivery timelines. This position is fully remote and applicants must be available to work on PST.