Freelance 2D/3D Motion Designer & Animator

framestore; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Framestore Integrated Advertising is seeking freelance design talent for our US offices, with strong 2D/3D animation skills and proficiency in Photoshop CC, Illustrator, and After Effects. Experience with Cinema 4D, Houdini, or Maya is a bonus.

Responsibilities include creating engaging motion graphics, storyboards, and treatments for pitches, either independently or with a team, while effectively managing workload and timelines.

Qualifications

• Strong 2D and/or 3D animation skills are essential.
• Experience with Photoshop CC, Illustrator and After Effects is expected.
• Cinema 4D, Houdini or Maya are a bonus.
• Ability to draw, storyboard, or develop character designs may be required.

Responsibilities

• Create highly engaging and complex motion graphics animations for a diverse array of projects.
• Conceptualize and produce design projects with internal Art Directors and Creative Directors.
• Create style frames, storyboards, motion tests, and assemble treatments for pitch presentations.
• Work independently on design projects, or as part of a larger team on design-focused areas of projects.
• Able to manage time effectively and give accurate assessments of workload and time required.

Skills

2D animation

3D animation

Drawing/Storyboard

Time management

Tools

Photoshop CC

Illustrator

After Effects (AE)

Cinema 4D

Houdini

Maya

Job description

Framestore Integrated Advertising is seeking freelance design talent for our US offices, with strong 2D/3D animation skills and proficiency in Photoshop CC, Illustrator, and After Effects. Experience with Cinema 4D, Houdini, or Maya is a bonus.

Responsibilities include creating engaging motion graphics, storyboards, and treatments for pitches, either independently or with a team, while effectively managing workload and timelines.