Motion Graphics Designer - Freelance

About the Position

Motion Graphics Designer - Freelance

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Asia Pacific

Philippines

Marketing

Engage

Hybrid

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 games 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! 🎮🔥

Responsibilities

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Business

  • 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

Core Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Motion Graphics
• Design
• Editing
• Leadership
• Communication

Secondary Skills

• After Effects
• Photoshop
• Da Vinci Resolve
• Cinema 4D
• Maya

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Motion Graphics
• Strong experience with Design & Editing
• Extended knowledge and technical ability of relevant software
• 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)

We Offer

• Flexibility and a nice work-life balance as a remote role
• Fun, friendly, diverse, and inclusive company culture
• Exciting projects with global brands
• Opportunities for freelance cooperation or employment contract within our global footprint

About the Company

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

Recruitment Process

1. Submit your application with your updated resume.
2. Online Interview via MS Teams with a Talent Acquisition Specialist.
3. Position-specific test (if applicable).
4. Interview with the hiring managers.
5. Potential offer and onboarding as a new Keywordian!

Our recruitment process is fully online and remote. We value each application and review every candidate individually. Our recruitment team will get back to you as soon as they can to inform you about the status of your candidacy. If you're interested in joining our team, we highly encourage you to apply.

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Location: Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines

Area of Work: Marketing

Employment Type: Freelance

Experience Required: 3-5 years

Work Location Type: Hybrid

Languages: None

Categories: Marketing

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