Morley Companies
Graphic Designer / Motion Graphics (Remote)
Morley Companies, Saginaw, Michigan, United States, 48607
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 audiencesCollaborate with the Creative team to develop innovative designs for a range of digital platformsCreate (concept through completion) high-quality, compelling designs for:
Web and mobile appsLarge-format graphicsInteractive documentsProposals and presentationsMultimedia piecesTraditional print and other creative / marketing materials
Package and prepare files for release to printersMaintain 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 eventsUse your deep knowledge of color theory, composition and layout to transform concepts into inspired visual storytellingUnderstand and serve client business needs, both working independently and in collaboration with Creative, Production and cross-departmental teamsPrioritize work to accommodate tight timelines required by clients in both Eastern and Pacific time zonesCommunicate the strategy and rationale for design decisions concisely and confidently, articulating concepts and creative ideas for internal and external partners / clientsEnsure brand consistency while offering fresh approachesStay 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 environmentMastery of Adobe Creative Cloud design apps (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and XD)Motion graphic and video editing skills using Adobe After Effects and Premiere ProProficiency in the Microsoft suite of productsExcellent visual communication skillsDemonstrated expertise in graphic design and motion graphics, typography, color theory and compositionProven ability to adapt design styles and apply branded style guides with consistencyAble to execute creative concepts in traditional print design and ensure sound pre-press productionAble to manage multiple projects at once while meeting all deadlinesStrong attention to detail and creative process workflowsExceptional 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
*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 audiencesCollaborate with the Creative team to develop innovative designs for a range of digital platformsCreate (concept through completion) high-quality, compelling designs for:
Web and mobile appsLarge-format graphicsInteractive documentsProposals and presentationsMultimedia piecesTraditional print and other creative / marketing materials
Package and prepare files for release to printersMaintain 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 eventsUse your deep knowledge of color theory, composition and layout to transform concepts into inspired visual storytellingUnderstand and serve client business needs, both working independently and in collaboration with Creative, Production and cross-departmental teamsPrioritize work to accommodate tight timelines required by clients in both Eastern and Pacific time zonesCommunicate the strategy and rationale for design decisions concisely and confidently, articulating concepts and creative ideas for internal and external partners / clientsEnsure brand consistency while offering fresh approachesStay 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 environmentMastery of Adobe Creative Cloud design apps (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and XD)Motion graphic and video editing skills using Adobe After Effects and Premiere ProProficiency in the Microsoft suite of productsExcellent visual communication skillsDemonstrated expertise in graphic design and motion graphics, typography, color theory and compositionProven ability to adapt design styles and apply branded style guides with consistencyAble to execute creative concepts in traditional print design and ensure sound pre-press productionAble to manage multiple projects at once while meeting all deadlinesStrong attention to detail and creative process workflowsExceptional 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