Job Information
Morley Companies, Inc Graphic Designer / Motion Graphics (Remote) in Saginaw, Michigan
ABOUT THE ROLE
*Location: Remote (Michigan residents), occasional business travel *
Are you an experienced graphic designer looking to take your passion for motion graphics to the next level?
Join Morley's award-winning Creative team in this remote Graphic Designer / Motion Graphics role and elevate your career!
Using your strength in these two areas, you'll create effective, performance-driven visual solutions that resonate, motivate and grow our brand and the brands of our Fortune / Global 500 clients.
What You'll Do
Applications
- Create compelling graphic design and motion graphics that captivate and engage audiences
- Collaborate with the Creative team to develop innovative designs for a range of digital platforms
- Create (concept through completion) high-quality, compelling designs for:
- Web and mobile apps
- Large-format graphics
- Interactive documents
- Proposals and presentations
- Multimedia pieces
- Traditional print and other creative / marketing materials
- Package and prepare files for release to printers
- Maintain production files, including fonts, images, logos and other artwork
Approach & Collaboration
- Execute complex design and communication strategies, lead customer-centric journeys, and craft dynamic deliverables for print, digital, interactive, social and viral projects, and live events
- Use your deep knowledge of color theory, composition and layout to transform concepts into inspired visual storytelling
- Understand and serve client business needs, both working independently and in collaboration with Creative, Production and cross-departmental teams
- Prioritize work to accommodate tight timelines required by clients in both Eastern and Pacific time zones
- Communicate the strategy and rationale for design decisions concisely and confidently, articulating concepts and creative ideas for internal and external partners / clients
- Ensure brand consistency while offering fresh approaches
- Stay current with trends in culture, motion and graphic design, technology, social media, photography, and video. Propose new ideas based on these trends and share your insights with the team.
*Questions Before You Apply? *
Live chat with a Morley Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist (careers.morleycompanies.com{target="_blank" rel="noopener"} | chat hours: M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern time (closed on some holidays) | TA will respond to after-hours questions the next business day).
SKILLS FOR SUCCESS
Required Skills
- A positive, self-starter attitude with a desire to work in a fast-paced, low-ego environment
- Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud design apps (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and XD)
- Motion graphic and video editing skills using Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro
- Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of products
- Excellent visual communication skills
- Demonstrated expertise in graphic design and motion graphics, typography, color theory and composition
- Proven ability to adapt design styles and apply branded style guides with consistency
- Able to execute creative concepts in traditional print design and ensure sound pre-press production
- Able to manage multiple projects at once while meeting all deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and creative process workflows
- Exceptional typography skills
Eligibility Requirements
BA in graphic design or related degree / education (Extensive industry expertise and job-related experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements