Designer / Animator

Keywords Studios; Georgia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Keywords Studios is seeking a versatile Designer / Animator to concept and execute visually dynamic motion graphics, titles, and UI elements for a range of projects. This temporary role collaborates closely with Creative and Post-Production teams in a fast-paced, jack-of-all-trades environment, requiring hands-on 2D/3D animation, strong typography, and a keen eye for detail.

Proficiency in After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D is preferred; a passion for video games is highly

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Hands-on experience with Cinema 4D or other 3D software is a major plus.
• Exceptional communication with strong responsiveness and follow-through.
• Self-managed and able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Passion for video games is strongly preferred, though not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Motion Design & Animation: Design and animate high-quality 2D and 3D motion graphics.
• Core Design Execution: Apply image foundations in layout and typography across assets.
• Creative Collaboration: Work with creative and production teams to meet project objectives.
• Research & Innovation: Explore new design techniques for unique visual solutions.
• Conceptual Development: Create storyboards and style frames for early-stage projects.
• Creative Ideation: Contribute fresh design ideas in brainstorming sessions.
• Asset & Workflow Management: Maintain file organization and version control.

Skills

Motion design

2D/3D animation

Typography

Project management

Gaming culture

Tools

After Effects

Photoshop

Illustrator

Cinema 4D

Job description

The Designer / Animator is a temporary role working closely with our Creative and Post-Production teams to conceptualize and execute visually dynamic motion graphics, titles, and UI elements. We are seeking a versatile, agile creative—a true “jack-of-all-trades”—who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can seamlessly transition across diverse projects and visual styles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Motion Design & Animation: Design and animate high-quality 2D and 3D motion graphics.
• Core Design Execution: Apply strong foundational skills in visual concept development, layout, and typography across all assets.
• Creative Collaboration: Partner closely with creative and production teams to execute project objectives aligned with the creative vision.
• Research & Innovation: Explore, research, and apply cutting-edge design techniques to produce unique visual solutions.
• Conceptual Development: Support early-stage project phases by creating cohesive storyboards and style frames.
• Creative Ideation: Actively participate in brainstorming sessions, contributing fresh perspectives and innovative design ideas.
• Asset & Workflow Management: Adhere to team standards for file organization, naming conventions, and version control.

Requirements

• Technical Proficiency: Advanced expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator). Hands-on experience with Cinema 4D or other 3D software is a major plus.
• Communication: Exceptional communication skills with a track record of strong responsiveness, clarity, and follow-through.
• Self-Management: Highly proactive and adaptable, with proven success managing multiple competing priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Engagement & Ownership: Confident in pitching concepts, giving clear project updates, and actively contributing to design critiques.
• Gaming Culture: A personal passion for and deep familiarity with video games is strongly preferred, though not mandatory.