Graphic Designer / Motion Graphic Designer (Remote - Ohio)

Morley Agency - Dayton, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Dayton, OH

Real Estate

About the position

Join Morley's award-winning Creative team as a Graphic Designer / Motion Graphic Designer in a remote role tailored for Ohio residents. This position is perfect for a creative individual eager to showcase their motion graphics skills while contributing to impactful visual solutions for our Fortune / Global 500 clients. You will be responsible for creating compelling graphic designs and motion graphics that captivate audiences and elevate our brand identity. Your work will span various digital platforms, including web and mobile applications, large-format graphics, interactive documents, proposals, presentations, multimedia pieces, and traditional print materials. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Creative team to develop innovative designs that meet client needs. You will take projects from concept through to completion, ensuring high-quality outputs that resonate with target audiences. Your expertise in color theory, composition, and layout will be essential in transforming concepts into visually engaging stories. You will also be expected to maintain production files, package and prepare files for printers, and ensure brand consistency across all deliverables. As part of your responsibilities, you will execute complex design strategies, lead customer-centric journeys, and craft dynamic deliverables for various projects, including print, digital, interactive, social media, and live events. Staying current with design trends and proposing new ideas will be crucial to your success in this role. You will need to communicate your design strategies and rationale effectively to both internal teams and external clients, ensuring that all projects are completed on time and to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling graphic design and motion graphics that captivate and engage audiences
• Collaborate with the Creative team to develop innovative designs for a range of digital platforms
• Create high-quality, compelling designs for web and mobile apps, large-format graphics, interactive documents, proposals and presentations, multimedia pieces, and traditional print materials
• Package and prepare files for release to printers
• Maintain production files, including fonts, images, logos and other artwork
• Execute complex design and communication strategies, lead customer-centric journeys, and craft dynamic deliverables for various projects
• Use deep knowledge of color theory, composition and layout to transform concepts into inspired visual storytelling
• Understand and serve client business needs, both independently and in collaboration with Creative, Production and cross-departmental teams
• Prioritize work to accommodate tight timelines required by clients in both Eastern and Pacific time zones
• Communicate the strategy and rationale for design decisions concisely and confidently
• Ensure brand consistency while offering fresh approaches
• Stay current with trends in culture, motion and graphic design, technology, social media, photography, and video, proposing new ideas based on these trends.

Requirements

• A positive, self-starter attitude with a desire to work in a fast-paced, low-ego environment
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud design apps (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and XD)
• Motion graphic and video editing skills using Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro
• Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of products
• Excellent visual communication skills
• Demonstrated expertise in graphic design and motion graphics, typography, color theory and composition
• Proven ability to adapt design styles and apply branded style guides with consistency
• Able to execute creative concepts in traditional print design and ensure sound pre-press production
• Able to manage multiple projects at once while meeting all deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and creative process workflows
• Exceptional typography skills
• BA in graphic design or related degree / education (Extensive industry expertise and job-related experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements)
• Three years of experience in an agency or in-house creative environment
• Experience in Wix Studio Editor X, Campaign Monitor or a similar email builder, Asana or an equivalent program management software, and presentation design using PowerPoint and Keynote
• An inspiring portfolio that demonstrates your passion for great design, stylistic breadth, attention to detail and intuitive usability through thoughtful, beautiful and strategic creative solutions

Nice-to-haves

• 3D and animation design

Benefits

• Medical and prescription coverage, including free annual physicals
• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Associate wellness program (earn a reward for getting your annual wellness checkup)
• Programs to quit tobacco use and manage chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma)
• 401(k) with match
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Teladoc: Free online access to doctors 24/7
• 24/7 nurse help desk
• Patient advocacy: Free 24/7 help with benefit questions and claims issues
• Family, financial and estate guidance (will) services