Motion Graphics / Graphic Designer (Remote - Florida)

Morley Companies - Sarasota, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Sarasota, FL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Join Morley's award-winning Creative team in this remote Graphic Designer / Motion Graphics role and elevate your career! As an experienced graphic designer, you will take your passion for motion graphics to the next level, creating effective, performance-driven visual solutions that resonate, motivate, and grow our brand and the brands of our Fortune / Global 500 clients. This position is remote for Florida residents, with occasional business travel required. In this role, you will be responsible for creating compelling graphic design and motion graphics that captivate and engage audiences. You will collaborate with the Creative team to develop innovative designs for a range of digital platforms, including web and mobile apps, large-format graphics, interactive documents, proposals and presentations, multimedia pieces, and traditional print and other creative/marketing materials. You will also package and prepare files for release to printers and maintain production files, including fonts, images, logos, and other artwork. You will execute complex design and communication strategies, lead customer-centric journeys, and craft dynamic deliverables for print, digital, interactive, social, and viral projects, as well as live events. Your deep knowledge of color theory, composition, and layout will help you transform concepts into inspired visual storytelling. You will understand and serve client business needs, working independently and in collaboration with Creative, Production, and cross-departmental teams. Prioritizing work to accommodate tight timelines required by clients in both Eastern and Pacific time zones will be essential. You will communicate the strategy and rationale for design decisions concisely and confidently, articulating concepts and creative ideas for internal and external partners/clients while ensuring brand consistency and offering fresh approaches. Staying current with trends in culture, motion and graphic design, technology, social media, photography, and video will be crucial, as you will propose new ideas based on these trends and share your insights with the team.

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 and other creative/marketing 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 print, digital, interactive, social, and viral projects, and live events
• Use deep knowledge of color theory, composition, and layout to transform concepts into inspired visual storytelling
• Understand and serve client business needs, working 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
• Able to work Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern time, with flexibility to support after standard work hours or on weekends if needed to complete high-priority projects or accommodate client/program schedules
• Able to travel occasionally for business

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