Designer / Animator

Keywords Studios; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Keywords Studios seeks a temporary Designer/ Animator to conceptualize and execute visually dynamic motion graphics, titles, and UI elements. You will collaborate with Creative and Post-Production teams in a fast-paced environment, contributing across diverse styles and projects.

The role requires advanced After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator skills, with Cinema 4D experience a major plus; strong communication and self-management are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience creating 2D/3D motion graphics for dynamic projects.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud; Cinema 4D a plus.
• Strong communication and ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and animate high-quality 2D and 3D motion graphics.
• Collaborate with creative and post-production teams to achieve project objectives.
• Develop storyboards and style frames for early project phases.
• Apply strong visual concepts, layout and typography across assets.
• Adhere to file organization and version control standards.

Skills

Motion design

Animation

Creative collaboration

Self-management

Communication

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.

• 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.