Motion Graphic Designer (Contract)

Contract type
Freelance
Work mode
Remote · Worldwide
Experience
3 years

Job description

A motion graphic designer role at a digital performance marketing agency, creating and animating video ads for client startups. The position is a full-time 1-month contract with the possibility of extension, open to international candidates living outside the US.

At a glance

Employment
Contract · Independent contractor
Work mode
Remote · Worldwide

What you'll do

  • Work with the team to gain a deep understanding of clients' product and vision, and use creativity to bring it to life
  • Think creatively and develop new motion design concepts that work in various digital formats
  • Animate storyboards created by the design team
  • Edit raw footage to be included in video ads
  • Sync with the ad ops team to analyze the best performing elements in ads
  • Prepare rough drafts and present ideas
  • Amend final designs to clients' comments and gain full approval
  • Collaborate with other designers from Pearmill and clients' teams

What we're looking for

  • Background in digital graphic design and motion design, including a portfolio of work
  • Proficiency in motion design software - Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and others
  • 2D shape and typography animation
  • Video editing
  • Ability to build hierarchy and find the most efficient way to define it with animation
  • Good taste and understanding of motion trends
  • Comfort with standard design software including Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator
  • Curiosity about design analysis to find out which ads perform well and which elements are key to their success
  • Attention to detail and organization while managing tight deadlines and multiple projects
  • Comfort with collaborative culture while maintaining independence in managing time and prioritization
  • Be a pleasure to work with

Nice to have

  • Experience creating illustrations from scratch
  • Sound design experience
  • Knowledge in character animation

Your team

Motion design team

Based out of Eastern Europe

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with bonus structure
  • Full coverage for health, dental, and vision
  • Distributed, remote, and global culture
  • 401k with 100% matching up to 4%
  • Unlimited vacation with 3-weeks required vacation
  • Unlimited mental health or physical health leave
  • Remote work budget
  • Monthly physical activity budget
  • 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
  • Stipend for laptop and other home office equipment
  • Indoor plant budget
  • Annual company-wide retreat
  • Yearly stipend for books, seminars, courses, and coaches
  • Matching for charitable donations

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About Pearmill

A digital performance marketing agency producing beautiful, honest, and high-performing ads

Pearmill is a diverse group of designers, marketers, and engineers from across the world, working together to help grow some of the most iconic startups in the world. Founded in 2018 as an agency structured to excel at digital performance marketing.

Mission

To shift advertising towards a more trustworthy industry by producing beautiful, honest, and high-performing ads, while creating a healthier and more transparent environment for our people.

Key facts

  • 2018
  • Digital performance marketing agency
  • Fully remote company with team members in many countries
  • Motion design team based out of Eastern Europe
  • Twice-annual performance bonus
  • Salaries indexed to local market

What they value

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Trustworthy advertising