Motion Designer

Job overview

The Motion Designer role is based at the Oakland, CA studio, with onsite work at key project moments such as kickoff and review. Compensation is not specified. The designer works with clients, internal designers, and production artists in a creative and post-production environment. The role develops motion graphics, visual effects, animations, and videos from storyboarding through design, animation, and publication. It helps deliver polished creative projects while managing revisions and maintaining attention to detail and user-centered design.

What you'll do

• Create motion graphics and visual effects
• collaborate with clients, internal designers, and production artists
• develop animations and videos from storyboarding through design, animation, and publication
• manage multiple projects and revisions
• use 2D and 3D design and animation tools
• attend studio kickoff and review moments as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

motion designer

oakland ca

idw

motion graphics

visual effects

2d animation

3d animation

storyboarding

after effects

illustrator

photoshop

post-production

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting describes a project-focused position with potential for full-time employment depending on the candidate. Advanced knowledge of After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop is required.

About the employer

IDW is hiring for this role. Industry: Motion Picture and Video Production. Sector: 51.