Designer / Animator

Keywords Studios; Tennessee; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Keywords Studios in Tennessee seeks a Designer / Animator for a temporary role to concept and execute motion graphics, titles, and UI elements. You will work closely with Creative and Post-Production teams in a fast-paced environment, delivering visually dynamic work across styles.

The candidate is versatile and proactive, with strong After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator skills, plus Cinema 4D experience a major plus. You will contribute to ideation, storyboards, and asset management.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud apps; After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Experience with 3D software such as Cinema 4D.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design and animate high-quality 2D and 3D motion graphics.
• Collaborate with creative and post-production teams to meet objectives.
• Develop storyboards and style frames for concepts.
• Research and apply new design techniques to create unique visuals.
• Maintain file organization and version control.

Skills

Motion design

Communication

Self-management

Brainstorming

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.