2D Motion Designer - Youtube Channel - Fern and Simplicissimus
2D Motion Designer - Youtube Channel - Fern and Simplicissimus
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Job Description
We are looking for a skilled and creative 2D Motion Designer to join our visual storytelling team at Simpli / Fern. Youll play a key role in shaping the visual identity of our explainers video essays and documentaries through clean compelling motion graphics and animation.
As a 2D Motion Designer you will collaborate closely with writers editors and producers to create visual assets that clarify complex ideas and elevate storytelling. This role is ideal for someone with a strong design sensibility motion design expertise and a passion for journalistic and visual content.
The role will be fully remote and will be on a freelance basis. Work is expected to be available very often.
Tasks
Motion Design & Animation
- Create polished 2D animations including maps text animations transitions and data visualization
- Stylize and enhance footage to ensure consistency with brand and story tone
- Develop visual templates for recurring formats
- Work with editors and producers to ensure seamless integration of motion graphics into final edits
- Create assets that are adaptable across different platforms (e.g. social web)
Creative Collaboration
- Interpret scripts and storyboards into engaging visual sequences
- Work closely with editors and the creative team to align visuals with editorial goals
- Contribute ideas for visual metaphors sequences and storytelling formats
- Maintain visual coherence and quality across projects
Requirements
- Professional proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud especially After Effects Illustrator and Photoshop
- Strong aesthetic skills with a solid grasp of composition typography and color theory
- 3 years of professional experience in motion design (ideally in explainers video essays or documentaries)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced creative environment
- Enthusiastic about visual storytelling and editorial content
- Intermediate German language skills
Benefits
What we offer
- Flexible workplace
- Flexible working hours and flexible employment arrangements
- Competitive compensation (depending on skills and work experience)
- Variety of projects and creative work in a young growing team
- Regular team events in AmsterdamWorking on important journalistic content
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about journalism documentaries and digital content to contribute to a dynamic creative production environment. If youre ready to make an impact and bring compelling stories to life wed love to hear from you!
If possible please submit your application in English.
Employment Type
Full Time
