Animator / Video Editor (Remote)

Our ideal Animator / Video Editor designer at Designity is a motivated self-starter seeking a career path with clear growth opportunities and the flexibility of remote work. With a focus on digital animation across various styles, from 2D to Motion Graphics, working alongside our Creative Directors. As part of our Creative Community, you'll have the chance to contribute to diverse client projects while refining your skills and expanding your portfolio under expert guidance.

Designity is a subscription-based collaborative creative platform that enables creatives and businesses to collaborate more effectively through unique and innovative model. This collaborative approach has convinced both small and large companies, including Calendly, Kung Fu Tea, and Marriott Hotels, to use Designity for their design and marketing efforts instead of traditional, costly, and inefficient alternatives.

We are transforming the creative industry, moving away from outdated and ineffective marketing and design methods. Companies typically hire in-house designers, which is costly, time-consuming, skill-limiting, and requires substantial supervision. Working with traditional design and marketing agencies offers an alternative but at a high cost. Marketplaces like Upwork and Fiverr claim to offer a more affordable solution, but their model lacks reliability and optimization for creative services, causing frustration for businesses.

While we still operate like a startup (it can get very fast-paced at times) we are in full scale- up mode. If you are looking for a clear career growth plan, fully remote work, flexible hours, the opportunity to work a variety of projects, and quality content for your portfolio, Designity is the place for you to learn, develop, and grow into the creative thought leader that you've always wanted to be.

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualization and Storyboarding: Develop and visualize ideas, creating storyboards that outline the narrative flow and visual elements of the project.
• Animation Creation: Utilize various software and techniques to produce animations, ranging from 2D hand-drawn animations to 3D modeling and animation.
• Video Editing: Edit video footage to create cohesive and engaging content. This includes cutting, splicing, adjusting speed, adding transitions, and ensuring the smooth flow of the narrative.
• Audio Editing: Integrate and edit audio tracks, including voiceovers, music, and sound effects, to complement the visual content.
• Graphic Design: Create and incorporate graphic elements, such as titles, lower thirds, and motion graphics, to enhance visual storytelling.
• Color Correction and Grading: Adjust color settings to ensure consistency and visual appeal across all scenes and animations.
• Special Effects: Apply and create special effects to enhance or create visual elements within the project.
• Rendering and Exporting: Manage the rendering process for animations and videos, ensuring the final product is of high quality and meets format and resolution requirements.
• Complete high-quality and on schedule design projects for clients across a variety of industries.
• Collaborate with Creative Directors and other members of the Creative Community to ideate, develop designs, and implement changes based on feedback.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; and participating in professional events.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Expertise in software such as Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Maya, Cinema 4D, or Blender is crucial.
• Familiarity with graphic design software, including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, to create and manipulate visual elements.
• Demonstrated experience in creating animations and editing videos, including a portfolio of previous work.
• Strong grasp of design, color theory, typography, and composition.
• Ability to integrate and edit audio components, including music, voiceovers, and sound effects.
• Knowledge of techniques for adding visual effects and adjusting color to enhance the overall quality of the video content.
• Experience with rendering settings and exporting final products in various formats for different platforms.
• You are organized, stick to your deadlines, and deliver pixel-perfect designs with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• You are well-versed in the design process and methodologies and willing to grow into a thought leader in our community.
• You're able to create initial designs with limited input from Creative Directors and proactively request feedback to make necessary updates and revisions.
• Located in the US or Canada with strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Additional Information:

• Fully remote - Opportunity to work as a 1099 freelancer or full-time employee.
• 401(k) and health insurance benefits after 3 months as a W-2 employee.
• Flexible paid vacations, company holidays, and mental health days for all W-2 employees.
• Flexible hours within the USA and Canada.
• Opportunity to expand your portfolio with unique projects.
• No Meetings Monday's, and Wednesday's

At Designity, all employment decisions are based on business needs, qualifications, and merit. Designity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We believe that a workforce diverse in cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences will benefit our team, clients, and products.

Creative Disclaimer:

In order to be considered for this position, it is required that you include a portfolio of your relevant work and any specific projects as requested in the application. Without these materials, your application will not be reviewed.

Compensation is based on experience level: $36,000 - $80,000 + bonus