Sr. Motion Graphics Designer

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• This role offers a WFH setup for the day-to-day operations however, all team members are still expected to be flexible reporting onsite based on business needs. Also, this role is required to follow UK hours (3pm-12pm / 4pm-1am Manila depending on DST schedules)
  
  

Since 1998, we've been on a mission to reshape how players interact with their favorite games, growing into a global team of over 12,000 professionals spread across 70+ studios in 26 countries.

We are always there to lend a hand to video games developers and publishers by offering a wide range of solutions: from art and audio to testing, localization and finally - Player Engagement - which is one of the fastest-growing Service Lines at Keywords Studios. Player Engagement provides technical support, community management, and trust & safety services for a wide range of AAA and Indie studios in the gaming industry.

Join us in our mission to build engaging player communities and offer outstanding experiences!

Role Overview

As a Senior Motion Graphics Designer, you'll create video content and design assets for various media, including designing, editing, and motion graphic animation. You'll collaborate with a team of Creatives, Designers, and Motion Artists, supporting our goals, and you may also lead a team of designers and motion artists. Our ideal candidate has advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant software, is self-critical, able to address feedback constructively, and learns from each project. We're looking for a problem solver who uses their initiative to tackle tasks and challenges. Waste no time and hit apply!

What are we looking for? Our Senior Motion Graphics Designer has a knack for the following skills:

Business

• Create and deliver visually stunning motion graphics for various media, aligning with client needs
• Perform basic edit tasks and create rough sound beds for edit projects when required
• Create graphical templates for use by other Artists and for delivery to Clients
  
  

Leadership

• Lead a team of designers and motion artists, ensuring successful project execution based on project size
• Support the strategic development of the Motion team, providing guidance and expertise
• Advise on design, edit, and motion elements during the ideation process
  
  

Analytics

• Take initiative on projects to deliver new and innovative solutions, staying up to date on software advancements and the latest motion graphics techniques
• Collect and compile project files efficiently upon delivery to ensure organized and accessible project documentation
  
  

Communication

• Collaborate closely with Creatives and other Artists to bring concepts, scripts, and storyboards to life
• Adhere to brief guidelines while pushing creative boundaries to meet client expectations
• Support Quality Control checks on design and motion projects to maintain high standards
  
  
  

Requirements

You'd be a great fit for this role if you have:

• 5 to 8 years of experience in Motion Graphics
• Strong experience with Design & Editing
• Extended knowledge and technical ability of your relevant software: i.e. Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Photoshop, etc
• A strong understanding of capabilities and integrations with other software, such as Da Vinci Resolve, Cinema 4D, Maya, etc
• Strong portfolio of Motion Graphics work an a keen eye for design and aesthetics
• Experience managing other Designers & Motion Artists
• High level visual and conceptual skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Great organization skills and effectively prioritizing tasks
• Strong collaborative skills engage effectively with team members and stakeholders at multiple seniority levels
• A continuous desire to learn new techniques and technology
• Amenable to work onsite based on business needs
• Willing to work in the mid-shift (UK time zone)
  
  
  

Benefits

What do we offer?

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

Benefits:

• Non-taxable Allowances
• HMO and Life Insurance
• Annual Wellness Subsidy
• Paid Time Offs
• As a remote role, we offer flexibility and a nice work-life balance. However, please take note that there are still onsite expectations which applies to all team members (company events, client visits, or any kind of business needs that would require onsite work)
• Our company culture is fun, friendly, diverse and inclusive, and we welcome people from all over the world
• We work on exciting projects with global brands. We help the world's greatest game development/publisher studios on community and social media management, while they work hard to develop stunning game experiences, including MMOs, AAA blockbusters, indie gems and mobile hits
• Depending on your location, as well as each project and its needs, the job could be open to freelance cooperation or employment contract if there is a possibility within our global footprint
  
  

Phases of our recruitment journey:

• You send us your application with your updated resume
• After reviewing your candidacy, we'll invite you for the online Interview via MS Teams with one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists. It's a perfect chance to exchange questions and get to know each other better
• Depending on the decision of the hiring manager, there might be a position-specific test (to be confirmed during the course of the interview process)
• If your initial assessments are successful, you'll have an interview with the hiring managers as the last step of the process
• At the end of our journey - hopefully you will receive an offer and become our new Keywordian!
  
  

Our recruitment process is fully online and remote. We value each application and review every candidate individually. Our recruitment team will get back to you as soon as they can to inform you about the status of your candidacy. If you're interested in joining our team, we highly encourage you to apply.

That would be it from us - now we are waiting for your move!

#imaginemore

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Role Information: EN

Studio: KWM

Location: Asia Pacific, Philippines, Pasig

Area of Work: Marketing

Service: Engage

Employment Type: Full-time

Working Pattern: Hybrid