On-Call Brand and Motion Graphics Designer – Designer 2

Job overview

The On-Call Brand and Motion Graphics Designer – Designer 2 works hybrid in San Francisco, CA, between KQED headquarters and remote work. Pay is $39–$56 per hour. KQED is a nonprofit public media organization serving Northern California through news, culture, community dialogue, arts, and education. The designer develops and extends KQED's visual identity and translates brand systems into motion and other platform-ready assets. Through collaboration with creative and cross-functional teams, the role helps create consistent, engaging visual experiences that connect with audiences and support KQED's mission.

What you'll do

• Apply KQED brand guidelines and meet project deadlines
• develop visual brand systems and identities for programs, campaigns, initiatives, and sub-brands
• adapt brand systems across digital, social, video, print, environmental, presentation, and promotional platforms
• create motion graphics, templates, toolkits, illustrations, and infographics
• design and animate using Adobe Creative Suite
• collaborate with creative leadership, designers, producers, editors, and stakeholders
• present design thinking and incorporate feedback
• manage multiple assignments and production timelines in an on-call environment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

brand designer

motion graphics designer

designer 2

on-call

hybrid

san francisco ca

kqed

brand identity

motion design

adobe creative suite

after effects

nabet local 51

$39–$56/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

On-call hybrid role requiring membership in NABET Local 51; portfolio and reel must demonstrate brand identity systems and motion design.

About the employer

KQED is hiring for this role. Industry: Radio Broadcasting Stations. Sector: 51.