Freelance Animator & GFX Artist

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Freelance Animator & GFX Artist based in the United States.** As a Freelance Animator & GFX Artist, you’ll create engaging motion graphics and visual effects for a wide range of professional video content. You’ll bring ideas to life across explainer, promotional, and interview-style videos, from individual graphic elements to complete animated sequences. The role combines strong visual design skills with technical expertise in motion graphics and animation. You’ll have the opportunity to work on varied projects, collaborate with clients and creative teams, and contribute directly to the quality of final video productions. Success in this role requires creativity, attention to detail, strong aesthetics, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. This is a fully remote opportunity offering flexibility to work from home. ### Accountabilities: - Conceptualize, visualize, and design special effects, animations, motion graphics, and other visual elements for explainer, promotional, and interview-style videos. - Produce animated graphics ranging from lower thirds, logos, and bumpers to complete motion graphics productions. - Modify, adapt, and rework existing motion graphics assets and templates to meet project requirements. - Create custom graphics and animations using established templates and creative assets. - Collaborate effectively with clients and internal team members to understand creative requirements and deliver high-quality work. - Manage multiple projects with varying levels of complexity while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines. ### Requirements - 5+ years of professional experience in multimedia design, motion graphics, video editing, animation, or a related field. - Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Animation, Film, or a related discipline is preferred. - A strong reel or portfolio demonstrating motion graphics, animation, visual effects, and design capabilities. - Strong foundational knowledge of layout, color, grids, icons, typography, proportion, photography, and motion/rich media. - Expert-level knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop. - Experience working with After Effects templates and developing custom graphics. - Ability to use screen-recording software such as Camtasia. - Experience creating content designed to appeal to broad audiences. - Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects, work under pressure, and consistently meet deadlines. - Self-motivated, detail-oriented, quality-focused, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment. - Must own a Mac- or Windows-based PC or laptop suitable for professional creative work. ### Benefits - Fully remote, work-from-home position. - Flexibility to work from any city or state within the United States. - Opportunity to work on diverse video projects spanning explainer, promotional, and interview-style content. - Creative ownership and the opportunity to produce custom motion graphics and animations. - Collaborative environment involving clients and creative team members. - Opportunity to contribute to professional video productions across a broad range of audiences.