Motion Graphics Designer
At a glance
Mid-level Video Production role at WeVote. Remote.
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What you'll do
- Create motion graphics for video, including short-form projects and reusable templates for recurring content
- Work with producers, directors and designers to shape the creative direction of video projects
- Adapt video assets for different digital platforms, then revise them based on feedback and quality checks
- Keep motion graphics assets and project files organized while handling multiple deadlines
What you bring
- You have two to three years in motion design or video editing, plus proficiency with Premiere Pro, Illustrator and Adobe Creative Cloud
- You can build animated graphics from scratch and turn ideas into moving text and images
- You have a portfolio or reel that demonstrates your motion graphics work
- You bring visual judgment, collaboration skills and familiarity with social video for TikTok, Instagram or YouTube
Who this fits
This volunteer role suits someone looking to contribute motion design skills and help develop a video team. Expect to commit two to three hours weekly during weekday core hours, with one or two hours overlapping US Pacific Time. You must be based in the US and interested in supporting work to strengthen American democracy.
From the employer
Volunteer: Motion Graphics Designer, Video Team - This is a remote role (within the US)
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Join the WeVote Movement
WeVote has an open volunteering position for a Motion Graphics Designer-Animator, Video Team (2-3 hours per week) who wants to use their existing skills and learn new skills while helping strengthen American Democracy.
About Us
WeVote is a nonpartisan get-out-the-vote nonprofit startup and a celebrated Fast Forward nonprofit technology grantee. WeVote is a movement of over 60 passionate volunteers (starting with the founders) who are building open-source mobile technologies that touch and mobilize millions of voters on Election Day. We observe that many voters are busy, distracted, and impatient. We have a goal of providing a complete voting experience in 8 minutes, including the download of our app ("WeVote Ballot Guide, @WeVote"). More information is at https://WeVote.US. See Twitter @WeVote. We are a 100% volunteer and remote organization.
WeVote is seeking a passionate and creative Motion Designer to join our volunteer team. In this role, you will be instrumental in building animated assets and motion graphics for Wevote’s social channels and promoting Wevote and Democracy. Your expertise in Motion Graphics & Animation will resonate with our audience across various platforms. You should be proficient in Adobe After Effects and other related Adobe CC apps. This volunteer position is ideal for individuals who are enthusiastic about storytelling through video and are looking to make an impact with their creative skills.
- Develop and design dynamic motion graphics for video content.
- Collaborate with producers, directors, and designers to align creative vision on various short form video projects and video templates for recurring video content.
- Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with efficiency.
- Participate in creative brainstorming sessions to produce innovative content ideas.
- Adapt and optimize video content for various digital platforms.
- Conduct quality checks and revisions based on feedback.
- Maintain an organized library of motion graphic assets and project files.
Who you are: Must-haves.
- 2-3 years of experience as a Motion Graphics Designer or Video Editor.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud
- Strong ability to create engaging and dynamic motion graphics from scratch.
- Strong sense of visual aesthetics, pacing, and brand identity.
- Ability to independently transform ideas into dynamic text and images
- Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work under deadlines.
- Willingness to brainstorm and contribute creative ideas.
- Portfolio or reel showcasing previous motion graphics work.
- An interest in and familiarity with video for social media, including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
- You want to help build and grow WeVote’s video team.
- At least 2-3 hours each week during our core team hours M-F 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- You are committed to strengthening American Democracy.
- You are striving for personal excellence.
- A willingness to work with and support other volunteers
- You are currently located in the US and can work one or two hours that overlap with US PT per week.
How to Apply
- Please make sure to include a link to your portfolio or reel in your cover letter.