Motion Graphics Designer - Freelance

About this role

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 overviewAs 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:BusinessCreate 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.LeadershipLead 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 processAnalyticsTake 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.CommunicationCollaborate 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.