Freelance Graphic Designer - Title Treatment Localization

Wordbank LLC; City of Westminster; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A multimedia design company in the UK is seeking experienced Graphic Designers for an ongoing project with a renowned international streaming service. You will recreate English titles into your native language and design culturally relevant logos for TV shows and movies, ensuring visual appeal and compliance. Candidates must have at least 3 years of graphic design experience and proficiency in tools like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. This freelance position offers $105 per title designed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in graphic design and typography.
• Proficiency in designing with 3D modeling software.
• Strong understanding of cultural nuances in design.

Responsibilities

• Recreate English title images in the target language.
• Design using 2D and 3D graphics based on provided specs.
• Consult on effective designs for target markets.

Skills

Native language expertise

Graphic design

Typography

3D modeling

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe After Effects

Blender

Maya

Job description

Wordbank is seeking experienced Graphic Designers for an ongoing project with a renowned international streaming service. This project focuses on localizing title image content for various global markets. As part of the team, you will be responsible for recreating English title images (logos) in your native language. While translations will be provided, your role will involve designing visually compelling and culturally appropriate localized titles and logos for TV shows and movies.

Overview

This is an ongoing freelance engagement. Designers are expected to be available to design at least 2 titles per week with a standard turnaround time of 8 hours per title.

Responsibilities

• Recreate English title images (logos) in the target language, ensuring visual appeal and cultural relevance for TV shows and movies.
• Design with 2D and 3D graphics from scratch based on detailed specs and a brief.
• Provide consultation on what designs will work for the target market, in a deadline-driven virtual team environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Language & Cultural Expertise
  • Must be a native speaker of the target market's language
  • Strong understanding of cultural nuances and design preferences
  • Experience adapting designs to ensure cultural relevance and avoid offensive imagery
• Graphic Design & Typography
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in graphic design and typography
  • Expertise handling different language scripts (e.g., CJK, Cyrillic, Arabic) and their layout challenges
  • Awareness of text expansion/contraction and its impact on spacing and readability
  • Familiarity with right-to-left (RTL) and vertical text layouts for languages such as Arabic, Hebrew, and Japanese
• Software Proficiency
  • Required: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and JIRA (access provided)
  • An internet connection with a minimum speed of 2 Mbps up and down (4 Mbps preferred)
• 3D Design & Typography
  • Proficiency in 3D modeling and texturing using Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, or Cinema 4D
  • Experience with localized fonts and scripts in a 3D space
  • Knowledge of rendering engines such as V-Ray, Arnold, Redshift, or Eevee
  • Strong understanding of UV mapping and texturing workflows for localized title assets
  • Ability to handle 3D file formats including FBX, OBJ, and GLTF
• Additional Skills
  • Ability to adapt and redesign iconography to suit different cultural contexts
  • Strong attention to detail in maintaining brand consistency across localized assets

Additional Information

• All candidates must complete and pass a design test before being hired
• We have a set flat rate of $105 offered per working title

Payment

We settle invoices via Wise at the end of month following the month of the invoice. We do not use payment methods like PayPal or Moneybookers.

About Wordbank

Wordbank helps brands scale global growth with innovative marketing, creative, and tech solutions. We partner with the world’s leading streaming and entertainment brands to deliver custom solutions to their hardest problems.

We’re a values-led, people-first community. We operate with integrity, balancing people, planet, and profit, and we’re passionate about making a difference for our clients, our team, and our global community.

• Culture of Transparency & Growth: Open communication, feedback, and accountability are key to our success. We prioritize mentorship and professional development to help you grow.
• A Force for Good: We take action on impact. Our Denver office is a certified B Corp, and our London office holds an Investors in People Gold certification.
• Inclusive & Supportive Environment: We embrace diversity and provide accommodations as needed.

To get to know us better, visit wordbank.com. We look forward to hearing from you!