Framestore - Freelance: Motion Graphics & Design - USA

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

Client: Framestore

Location: New York, NY

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

Job Description

Framestore Integrated Advertising are always on the look-out for exceptional design talent. If you are a freelancer interested in future freelancing opportunities in our US-based offices, please submit your details to us - we would love to hear from you! The work is predominantly executing animations (designed and art directed by senior members of the creative team) so strong 2D and/or 3D animation skills are essential. This role involves creating highly engaging and complex motion graphics animations for a diverse array of projects, conceptualizing and producing design projects with internal Art Directors and Creative Directors, and working independently or as part of a larger team.

Responsibilities

• Create highly engaging and complex motion graphics animations for a diverse array of projects.
• Conceptualize and produce design projects with internal Art Directors and Creative Directors.
• Create style frames, storyboards, motion tests, and assemble treatments for pitch presentations.
• Work independently on design projects, or as part of a larger team on the design-focused areas of some projects.
• Manage time effectively and provide accurate assessments of workload and time required to complete tasks.

Requirements

Strong 2D and/or 3D animation skills are essential. Additional skills that may be beneficial include drawing/storyboarding capabilities, character design development, and an interest in typography. Familiarity with Photoshop CC, Illustrator, After Effects, as well as knowledge of Cinema 4D, Houdini, or Maya is a plus, though not always essential.

Benefits

Payment for freelancers will vary based on experience:

• Juniors (<1 year - 3 years experience): $25 - $35 per hour
• Mids (4 - 6 years experience): $400 - $550 per day
• Seniors (6+ years of experience): $600 - $900 per day

The pay range describes the minimum to maximum for this job description in the states of New York and California, in accordance with the New York Pay Transparency Bill and the California Pay Transparency Law. Pay is dependent on the applicant’s relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

Additional Information

Our freelance opportunities will be advertised on our website, and we will contact individuals who have submitted their details as opportunities arise. There’s no need to apply more than once; once you submit, you will be on our radar for future opportunities.

If you want to freelance on some of the most exciting and challenging advertising work out there, please apply now!