Motion Designer

Contract Position / $40 - $50 per hour (+ DOE)

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At Whetstone, we are looking for a Motion Designer who can create text and graphics templates for various Whetstone video projects. Our ideal candidate has a keen eye for detail and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.

They should have an understanding of how text and design templates that are created in After Effects can seamlessly be inserted into Premiere sequences.


The Motion Designer will create various templates, including:

  • Banners

  • Name/title lower thirds

  • Block text or ingredient lists

  • Full screen text for chapters/sections in video

  • Full screen transitions

All templates will be created for videos with the following dimensions:

  • 1920x1080

  • 1080x1920

  • 1080x1080

Expectations

  • Work with Video Editor during various stages of design and planning

  • Incorporate Whetstone’s style guide into template designs, including fonts and color palettes

  • Create template mockups using Adobe Illustrator or InDesign

  • Receive constructive feedback from Art Director and Social Media Manager

  • Execute deliverables in a timely manner

Skills and Qualifications

  • Expert knowledge of Adobe After Effects, particularly Essential Graphics

  • Knowledge of cross-platform integration between After Effects and Premiere

  • Extremely organized and detail-oriented within project files

  • Knowledgeable about specs and formatting across various social media platforms, including Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and TikTok

 

To apply, please email workwithus@whetstonemagazine.com with a resume.