10Pearls - Freelance Motion Graphics Designer

Motion Graphic Designer is needed in New York, United States.

Client: 10Pearls

Location: New York, NY

Contract: Contractor, Full-time, Full-time

Job Description

As a Motion Graphics Designer at 10Pearls Studio, you will collaborate with our creative team to plan, develop, and execute amazing content on behalf of our clients. With an eye for design and a keen sense of timing, you will create beautiful visuals that articulate our client’s goals and our team’s vision. Your role requires creativity, collaboration, and focus, enabling you to see projects through from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Art Director/Copywriter to produce thoughtfully designed motion graphics; translate concepts into compelling stories optimized for social media.
• Create motion graphics for various media platforms, including smartphones, tablets, and web.
• Incorporate feedback from team members and clients gracefully.
• Seamlessly switch between different brands and design types daily.
• Assist in selecting appropriate audio, graphic, and animation styles.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in design with a strong, diverse project portfolio.
• Professional experience in After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Media Encoder.
• Understanding of graphic design basics, typography, and movement.
• Experience designing storyboards for motion graphics.
• Willingness to learn new tools, plugins, and software as needed.
• Ability to own a motion graphics project from concept through layout, storyboard, and production, while creating motion graphics from existing designs.
• Maintain and follow best practices for versioning control, naming conventions, and file organization.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.
• Video editing, illustration, and photo editing experience is a plus.

Additional Information

You should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, driven, and a team player. A clear understanding and passion for both traditional and new media, guerilla marketing, and ‘word of mouth’ are crucial for this position. Knowledge of social media beyond just Facebook and Twitter, and its benefits for brands of all sizes is essential. You must thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

If you’re available for freelance work, please leave your information below, and we’ll be in touch when opportunities arise. This is the first pool we consult whenever short-term help is needed.