Designer / Animator

Keywords Studios; North Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Keywords Studios is seeking a Designer / Animator for a temporary role to work with Creative and Post-Production teams. You will conceptualize and execute dynamic motion graphics, titles, and UI elements across diverse projects.

A versatile, jack-of-all-trades mindset is essential in a fast-paced environment. You will design and animate high-quality 2D and 3D graphics, apply strong typography and layout skills, and collaborate closely with teams to realize the creative vision.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator) with Cinema 4D a major plus.
• Strong communication with responsiveness, clarity and follow-through.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for video games or familiarity with gaming culture is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Motion Design & Animation: Design and animate high-quality 2D and 3D motion graphics.
• Core Design Execution: Apply strong visual concept development, layout and typography.
• Creative Collaboration: Partner with creative and production teams to meet objectives.
• Research & Innovation: Explore cutting-edge design techniques for unique visuals.
• 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, naming conventions, and versions.

Skills

Communication

Self-Management

Engagement & Ownership

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.