Motion Graphics Designer

About UsFreeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 96-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.SummaryAs a Motion Graphics Designer at Freeman, you do more than bringing graphics to life. You use your strong creative background to create powerful stories that capture an audience and leaves them wanting more. This is an opportunity to join a growing creative team that places high value on innovation and creativity in the mission-driven digital content we produce. The Designer/Editor conceptualizes, designs and executes the production of video content and other digital features for Freeman on topics related to the organization’s marketing strategies. The Designer/Editor also assists in the development of project scripts and outlines, giving technical feedback during the process. The Designer/Editor designs and produces high quality motion graphics to be used in Freeman videos, websites, presentations, and digital products. The Designer/Editor edits together original footage, and/or stock photos/video for Freeman videos, websites, presentations and digital products. The Designer/Editor will deliver final animations and video optimized in the format chosen for their dissemination (web, social media, large presentation screen, social media).This position will support our Audio Visual and Event Technology team and is eligible to work a remote schedule.Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Create visually stunning video assets and content optimized for video/web/social media dissemination.

Collaborate with creative directors and other colleagues to best support larger media goals

Take initiative on projects to over-deliver new and innovative solutions

Create graphic templates for easy use by other team members and client teams

Adhere to brand guidelines in ways that still push creative boundaries

Assists in designing and creating storyboards and scripts.

Selects, edits, and incorporates third party content (stills, footage, music, graphics, etc.) as

needed.

Retouches, corrects, and color-grades video and photo content.

Ensures all produced material is correctly optimized for chosen dissemination (web, social media, large presentation screen, social media).

Works directly with external consultants (videographers, photographers, narrators, programmers,

voice artists, animators, translators, developers/coders), ensuring that their work matches the quality

and branding of Freeman content.

Tracks new content trends and technologies to ensure that Freeman’s output remains on the cutting edge.

Education & Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience with and a strong portfolio of motion graphics work

Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Suite and common motion graphics design software, specifically Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Media Encoder and Illustrator required. 3-d capabilities are a plus.

A never-ending desire to learn new techniques and technology to advance your craft

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Superb visual and conceptual skills to solve problems and create novel solutions

Experience and/or knowledge in data visualization a plus.

Ability to synthesize and present concepts and data for a general audience using multiple forms of media (video, animation, stills, graphics, etc.)

Experience in short-form storytelling through various editorial techniques including cuts, transitions, timing and the effective use of sound and visuals to communicate

Demonstrated project management skills. Experience guiding video and multimedia projects from conception through completion.

Be a great communicator, receive and interpret feedback, and meet tight deadlines

Travel RequirementsTravel up to 25%What We OfferFreeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Life, Accident and Disability

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Salary range of $65,000-80,000 based upon experience

Diversity CommitmentAt Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.#LI-Remote