Known - Sr. Designer/Animator (Temp-To-Perm)

Animator is needed in New York, United States.

Client: Known

Location: New York, NY

Contract: Full-time, Full-time, Full-time

Job Description

Known is looking for a talented and multidisciplinary Sr. Designer/Animator who will serve as a key member of the Design team. The Sr. Designer/Animator will collaborate with the VP, Head of Design to conceive innovative design and animation executions across digital, print, social, UX/UI, visual identity systems, and video, as well as develop designs for presentations, templates, and PR/talent/internal assets. This role requires a passionate, pixel-perfect designer & animator with a keen eye for brand, type, layout, composition, and color design.

Candidates must be based in either NYC or LA and be available to work from the office 2+ days/week. This temporary position may transition into a full-time benefited role for the right candidate.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• BA in design or related field.
• 5-7+ years of professional experience in design at an advertising agency, design firm, and/or in-house creative team.
• Experience in brand design and animation across a wide range of projects.
• Strong understanding of best practices in social, web design, and visual identity systems.
• Superior design eye with knowledge of design disciplines, trends, brand design, type, layout, image composition, and infographic design.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Keynote, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Figma, and Google Suite.
• Able to work quickly while maintaining attention to detail across multiple projects/deadlines.
• Possess a strong work ethic, adaptability to changing demands, and ability to refocus quickly on project changes.
• Self-driven, eager, and passionate about design and advertising.

Responsibilities

The Sr. Designer/Animator will:

• Create pixel-perfect designs and animations for various formats, including video, digital, print, and presentations.
• Collaborate with the VP, Head of Design to develop conceptual designs that enhance client brands.
• Work with and develop brand guidelines to maintain design consistency.
• Design and animate innovative assets for social and video, including moving illustrations and mixed media motion graphics.
• Keep current with design trends and technology, sharing insights with the team.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects with changing deadlines.
• Communicate regularly with project owners about project status and challenges.
• Provide technical input and advice to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Brainstorm conceptual directions both independently and as part of a team.
• Manage creative request workflow by prioritizing projects.

Additional Information

The base rate for this position is $600/day. Known is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants based on various protected categories.

Known believes in the power of collaboration between art and science, and seeks to create a legacy filled with talented individuals who contribute to a diverse culture.