Senior Motion & Digital Designer

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CNN Create, the in-house brand studio of CNNIC, is looking for a talented Senior Design expert to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in motion graphics, visual effects, and digital design with a focus on creating dynamic visuals to support storytelling for live-action films and digital platforms

Your Role Accountabilities

• Collaborate with editors, film directors, and other team members to provide motion graphics animation and moderate VFX support.
• Design and develop creative assets such as mood boards, style frames, prototypes, and storyboards to support campaign visuals.
• Work on standalone motion graphics projects, animated typography, and 2D animation, with attention to brand consistency and creative vision.
• Translate creative briefs into effective visual designs that resonate with audience insights and meet project timelines.
• Contribute to the creation of user interface (UI) designs or data visualization as part of cross-functional projects.
• Prepare graphic and motion design assets for development and ensure proper handoff to editors and developers.
• Maintain consistency with CNN brand standards across various digital touchpoints.
• Collaborate with the marketing and sales teams to deliver graphics and animations for promotions.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ Years of experience in a media brand studio, creative agency, or equivalent.
• Strong proficiency in motion graphics, animation, and digital design.
• Up-to-date with current design trends, audience engagement strategies, and best practices in motion graphics and digital design.
• Capable of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment while being self-motivated in handling individual tasks.
• Fluent in English.

Software Knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of Adobe AfterEffects, Photoshop, Illustrator any
• other related graphics software.
• Excellent knowledge of Figma and basic understanding of front-end coding.
• Moderate knowledge of Mocha Pro, Premiere, Cinema 4D.
• Excellent understanding of social platforms.
• Moderate knowledge of Powerpoint.

Disclaimer:

This opportunity is for a freelance position. As a valued freelancer, you will collaborate with our dynamic team on a project-by-project basis. While this role does not include traditional employee benefits, it offers flexibility and the chance to contribute to exciting, innovative projects. All terms of engagement, including payment and scope of work, will be clearly outlined in a freelancer agreement.

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