Designer / Animator

Keywords Studios; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Keywords Studios is seeking a Designer / Animator for a temporary assignment to work with Creative and Post-Production teams to create motion graphics, titles, and UI elements.

You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, bridging across diverse projects and visual styles, applying your versatility from concept to final deliverables. Proficiency in After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and exposure to Cinema 4D are highly valued, with strong collaboration and communication essential.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud with After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience with 3D software like Cinema 4D is a major plus.

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 across assets.
• Creative Collaboration: partner with creative and production teams to meet project objectives.
• Research & Innovation: explore and apply cutting-edge design techniques.
• Conceptual Development: create storyboards and style frames for early project phases.
• Creative Ideation: participate in brainstorming sessions with fresh design ideas.
• Asset & Workflow Management: follow file organization and version control standards.

Skills

After Effects

Photoshop

Illustrator

Tools

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.