Freelance Motion Graphics Designer

This role offers a WFH setup for day-to-day operations; however, all team members are still expected to be flexible and report onsite based on business needs. Additionally, successful candidates are required to work UK hours (3 PM–12 AM or 4 PM–1 AM Manila time, depending on DST schedules).

Since 1998, we've been on a mission to reshape how players interact with their favorite games, growing into a global team of over 12,000 professionals spread across 70+ studios in 26 countries.

We are always there to lend a hand to video game developers and publishers by offering a wide range of solutions: from art and audio to testing, localization, and finally Player Engagement, which is one of the fastest-growing Service Lines at Keywords Studios. Player Engagement provides technical support, community management, and trust & safety services for a wide range of AAA and Indie studios in the gaming industry.

Join us in our mission to build engaging player communities and offer outstanding experiences! 🎮🔥

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. We're looking for a problem solver who uses their initiative to tackle tasks and challenges.

What are we looking for? Our Freelance Motion Graphics Designer has a knack for the following skills:

• 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

You'd be a great fit for this role if you have:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Motion Graphics
• Strong experience with Design & Editing
• Extended knowledge and technical ability of relevant software: Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Photoshop, etc.
• A strong understanding of capabilities and integrations with other software, such as Da Vinci Resolve, Cinema 4D, Maya, etc.
• A strong portfolio of Motion Graphics work and a keen eye for design and aesthetics
• Experience managing other Designers & Motion Artists
• High-level visual and conceptual skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Great organization skills and effectively prioritizing 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).