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THE ROLE: Motion Graphics Artist (Temporary)
3PPW 18 Month Freelance, non-exempt, remote
Schedule: M – F, 8.30 - 5P Eastern Time
We are seeking a highly skilled freelance Motion Graphics Artist to join our creative team. The ideal candidate is a versatile designer who can craft visually engaging motion content across platforms, with added expertise in VFX and 3D. Success in this role means combining creative vision with technical mastery to produce standout work in a fast-moving production environment. Will report to Manager of Motion Graphics Operations.
MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Develop and execute high-quality, creatively driven motion graphics from concept through final delivery.
Deliver advanced VFX work, supporting seamless visual storytelling through compositing, tracking, rotoscoping, and other key techniques.
Collaborate closely with producers, editors, and other creatives to align vision, meet project requirements, and push creative boundaries.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing strong creative execution with efficient delivery under tight deadlines.
Communicate effectively in verbal and written form with teammates and partners, confidently participating in kickoff calls, creative reviews, and other meetings.
Maintain exceptional accuracy, consistency, and quality control across all projects with organized file management practices.
Adapt creative work for versioning across different formats and platform-specific requirements.
Proactively identify and implement creative solutions, embracing evolving technologies, and adjusting quickly to shifting priorities.
Be open to exploring AI tools as a means to fuel creativity and efficiency, in alignment with project goals.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum 5 years of experience as a Motion Designer in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong understanding of broadcast design principles and multi-platform content adaptation.
Provide a compelling demo reel that highlights both creative vision and technical expertise.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator, with strong working knowledge of Cinema 4D.
Advanced proficiency in VFX techniques, including compositing, rotoscoping, motion tracking, and related workflows.
Strong understanding of 3D design, with the ability to integrate 3D elements seamlessly into creative projects.
Deep understanding of the relationship between design, editing, and other creative disciplines is essential.
Exceptional organizational skills with a meticulous eye for quality control.
Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently with minimal supervision.
Highly developed skills in typography, layout, and composition.
Knowledgeable of and actively experimenting with AI tools to support and enhance the design process.
Basic working knowledge of corporate communication tools (Outlook, Teams, etc.).
Please note project assignment associates are engaged to provide service to A+E Global Media on a temporary basis in connection with a specific project. Project assignment associates are hired and employed through a third-party vendor with a duration/tenure of no longer than eighteen (18) months.
CompensationContract Hourly Pay Rate: $75.00
The pay rate displayed serves as a good faith estimate for this role.
Compensation for the role will be based on a number of different factors
such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and
experience. Learn more at www.aegm.com/careers.
A+E Global Media proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants, and makes employment decisions consistent with this principle. The company’s employment actions and decisions – including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, compensation, transfer, layoff, and termination – are made without regard to an employee’s race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, family and medical leave status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
A+E Global Media is a joint venture of the Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company.
We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.
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What We Do
We are a global media and entertainment brand portfolio that finds, cultivates, illuminates and markets entertainment content to worldwide audiences.
A+E Networks® is a collection of culture brands that includes A&E®, HISTORY®, Lifetime®, Lifetime Movies™, FYI,™, VICELAND® and BIOGRAPHY®. We are in eight out of 10 American homes, cumulatively reach 335 million people worldwide and have 500+ million digital users.
We are in the story business and just as the industry and art form have evolved, so too have we. Since our founding in 1983 with just two cable channels, we have grown into a multi-platform, multimedia, multi-genre content creator. Our brands have points of view we proudly champion and defend. We got to where we are by being great listeners, innovators and idea movers, specializing in the human experience.
