Job description
We’ve experienced hyper-growth over the last year and have remained true to our culture of, the best idea wins. We’re future-focused and are looking for others with a growth mindset to join our evolving teams!
Get to know us: https://youtu.be/QRos4s-xAjs
The role of the Freelance Motion Graphics Designer is an incredible opportunity to work with Directive’s award-winning marketing team. You will be responsible for producing content for various client projects, and will work directly with the Associate Director of Video and our Director of Creative Services.
Our ideal candidate is knowledgeable and skilled at creating motion graphics content in After Effects, building engaging assets within brand guidelines, and producing appealing, sophisticated animations that will connect with target audiences and objectives.
We’re looking for someone who is not only great at producing multimedia content, but is also socially-intuitive, collaborative, and passionate about creating video content that will stand out from the noise. You're also deadline driven, a joy to work with, extremely organized and detail obsessed.
Only candidates residing in Canada will be considered for this role.
Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
Conceptualize and execute client vision:
- Work with clients and internal stakeholders to understand the brand, audience, and intended message to create a strategic, high-performing video product
- Create original designs that communicate the desired intentions in a visually creative, unified way to current and prospective clients
- Coordinate all production requirements, including VO and music, and provide final approval notifications
Responsibilities:
- Assist in designing and creating storyboards, mood boards, and design frames
- Research and analyze best design techniques and solutions to create motion graphics
- Create engaging animations that connect with the target audience and achieve the target objectives
- Produce video content and assets for use across a wide variety of media, including social media, mobile platforms, web, and emerging media
- Take initiative on projects to over-deliver new and innovative solutions
- Adhere to brand guidelines in ways that still push creative boundaries
What you offer:
- A robust portfolio of completed video projects required for consideration
- Bachelor's degree in Art, Graphic Design, or a related discipline is highly preferred (but not a deal breaker)
- Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Suite and additional industry-leading motion graphics design software (AfterEffects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, Cinema 4D, etc)
- Superb visual and conceptual skills to solve problems and create novel solutions
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to build your designs into a multi-channel strategy
- Ability to both fully own a project and also collaborate as a member of a team
Bonus Points:
- Strong character animation skills
- Proficiency in java for After Effects
- 3D motion graphics abilities
Additional Information
About Directive
CEO: Garrett Mehrguth
Revenue: $25 to $50 million (USD)
Size: 51 to 200 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: http://www.directiveconsulting.com/about/careers
Year Founded: 2014