Designer / Animator

Keywords Studios; Georgia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Keywords Studios in Georgia seeks a versatile Designer / Animator for a temporary role, working with Creative and Post-Production teams to produce dynamic motion graphics, titles, and UI elements.

You will design and animate in 2D and 3D, collaborate across departments, and explore innovative techniques while maintaining asset organization and deadlines.

Experience with After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D is highly valued; a passion for games is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience creating motion graphics for video, web, or games.
• Strong visual storytelling and typography skills.
• Proficiency with After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator; 3D software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and animate high-quality 2D and 3D motion graphics.
• Apply foundations of visual concept development, layout, and typography across assets.
• Collaborate with creative and production teams to meet project goals.

Skills

Motion design

Animation

2D/3D

After Effects

Cinema 4D

Adobe CC

Typography

Storyboarding

Time management

Creative collaboration

Asset management

Gaming culture

Tools

Cinema 4D

After Effects

Photoshop

Illustrator

Adobe Creative Cloud

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.

• 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.