Vox Media, LLC - Animator / Motion Designer, Unexplainable (Part time, Temporary)

Animator is needed in United States.

Client: Vox Media, LLC

Location: Remote

Contract: Temporary, Part-time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Vox is looking for an innovative animator and motion designer to join Unexplainable, to help conceptualize and create a fresh visual look for Vox’s Unexplainable video podcast. Currently an audio-only podcast, this person will work closely with the Unexplainable team and Vox’s Art Director to develop a playful visual look and graphics package for the video version of the show, creating graphics and animations for each week’s episode.

This is a part-time, benefits-eligible role, working 20 hours/week, on a one-year contract.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Design visuals for Unexplainable weekly video podcast episodes, working closely with show production teams to deliver weekly episodes by deadline.
• Collaborate with the Unexplainable team and Vox’s Art Director to develop a visual look and graphics package for the show.
• Create original assets and templates for videos and video podcasts.
• Collaborate closely with editorial leadership, Vox’s other art director, and video producers.
• Provide art direction and graphic supervision for video packages for visual clarity and adherence to the Vox style guide.
• Adhere to all journalistic and legal standards at all times.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

WHO YOU ARE

• 3-4 years of graphic design and animation experience with a portfolio demonstrating strong, relevant work.
• A passion for Vox’s mission of helping audiences understand what really matters.
• Deep familiarity with Vox’s video voice and style.
• Superb design taste and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience and comfort with providing visual feedback.
• Experience in video editing.
• Experience in finding and collecting relevant archival footage and material.
• Creative drive to explore new approaches to visual storytelling.
• Awareness of what media competitors are doing in this space.
• Strong communication, organizational and time-management skills.
• Collaborative team player who will enjoy working across the organization.
• Fluent in Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator with a familiarity in Premiere Pro.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This is a US only Remote position.

WHY VOX MEDIA?

WHAT WE OFFER

This is a temporary, one-year, part-time position. This job is benefits-eligible. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life.

This role is a part of the Vox Media Union, represented by the Writers Guild of America, East.

OUR DEI+ COMMITMENT

Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products, and services come from people with all manner of backgrounds and experiences. We keep our diversity data public for the sake of accountability, transparency, and communication. Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants without regard to various statuses protected by applicable laws.

WHAT COMES NEXT

Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @voxmedia.com email addresses, never via text message.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The hourly range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay for this position at the time of this posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills and experience.

Pay Range: $37 - $45 USD