Versatile Motion Designer & Animator (2D/3D)

Keywords Studios; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Keywords Studios is seeking a versatile Designer / Animator to join our Creative and Post-Production teams on a temporary basis. You will concept, storyboard, and execute visually dynamic motion graphics, titles, and UI elements.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, collaborates across disciplines, and brings strong After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator skills along with 3D experience (Cinema 4D is a major plus). A passion for gaming culture is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud with After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Experience with 3D software such as 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 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.

Skills

Motion design

Conceptual development

Creative collaboration

Self-management

Engagement & ownership

Gaming culture

Tools

After Effects

Photoshop

Illustrator

Cinema 4D

Job description

Keywords Studios is seeking a versatile Designer / Animator to join our Creative and Post-Production teams on a temporary basis. You will concept, storyboard, and execute visually dynamic motion graphics, titles, and UI elements.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, collaborates across disciplines, and brings strong After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator skills along with 3D experience (Cinema 4D is a major plus). A passion for gaming culture is preferred.