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 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! 🎮🔥

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. Waste no time and hit apply!

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

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.