Motion Graphic Designer (Contract)

_Note: We are not actively hiring for this role at the moment. If you still wish to submit an application, we will get back to you when hiring starts July 2023! _​About the companyYou've never worked for a company quite like Pearmill . That wishlist you have for your current company... We've ticked all those boxes. We're growing fast and we're changing the game as we go.We're a diverse group of designers, marketers, and engineers from across the world, working together to help grow some of the most iconic startups in the world. Pearmill was founded in 2018 as an agency structured to excel at digital performance marketing. Our goal is to shift advertising towards a more trustworthy industry by producing beautiful, honest, and high-performing ads, while creating a healthier and more transparent environment for our people.Compensation PhilosophyWe’re a fully remote company, with team members living in many countries around the world. Each country has different market rates for roles, and we strive to offer competitive salaries indexed to your specific local market. Rather than matching salaries for each role across the organization, our goal is to offer similar standards of living for the same level of work, no matter where you live.This approach allows us to grow sustainably as a company, and gives us the ability to hire from wherever the best talent lives. On top of your salary, we believe in directly rewarding you for your hard work through a twice-annual performance bonus. We also review salaries every year (and more often with consistently outstanding work!), with a goal of keeping our long-standing team as fairly compensated as our new hires.Salary and LocationOur motion design team is based out of Eastern Europe! We’re looking to expand our team with international candidates living outside the US. This is a full-time contract position for 1 month, with the possibility of extension. Salary will vary depending on experience.​ What you’ll do as a Motion Graphic Designer:- Work with with our team to gain a deep understanding of our clients’ product and vision, and then use your creativity to bring it to life- Think creatively and develop new motion design concepts that work in various digital formats- Animate storyboards created by our design team- Edit raw footage to be included in video ads- Sync with the ad ops team to analyze the best performing elements in ads- Prepare rough drafts and present your ideas- Amend final designs to clients comments and gain full approval- Collaborate with other designers from Pearmill and clients’ teams What you’d need to succeed:- Background in digital graphic design and motion design — including a portfolio of your work.- Proficiency in motion design software - Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and others.- 2D shape and typography animation- Video editing- Ability to build hierarchy and to find the most efficient way to define it with animation- Good taste and understanding of motion trends- Comfort with standard design software including Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator.- Curiosity about design analysis in order to find out which ads perform well and which elements in them are key to the ads’ success- Attention to detail and organization while managing tight deadlines and multiple projects- Comfort with collaborative culture while maintaining independence in managing your time and prioritization- Be a pleasure to work with :) Strongly preferred but not required:- Experience creating illustrations from scratch- Sound design experience- Knowledge in character animation What you'll find here:- Competitive salary with bonus structure- Full coverage for health, dental, and vision- Distributed, remote, and global culture- 401k with 100% matching up to 4%- Unlimited vacation with 3-weeks required vacation- Unlimited mental health or physical health leave- Remote work budget to make it easier to work from wherever you feel most productive!- Monthly physical activity budget to get your body moving- 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave- Stipend for laptop and other home office equipment- Indoor plant budget- Annual company-wide retreat- Yearly stipend for books, seminars, courses, and coaches- Matching for charitable donationsDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion Pearmill is a diverse company with team members hailing from all backgrounds and walks of life. We’re a globally-distributed team and committed to continuing to build a company that represents the world we live in. We encourage candidates of underrepresented groups to apply. Originally posted on Himalayas