What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer / Motion Graphic Designer (Remote - Michigan) position at Morley Companies?
About the Role
Location : Remote (Michigan residents), occasional business travel
Are you a graphic designer excited to show what you can do with your motion graphics skills?
Join Morley's award-winning Creative team in this remote Graphic Designer / Motion Graphic Designer 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 | 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)
Three years of experience in an agency or in-house creative environment
Experience in : Wix Studio Editor X
Campaign Monitor or a similar email builder
Asana or an equivalent program management software
Presentation design using PowerPoint and Keynote
An inspiring portfolio that demonstrates your passion for great design, stylistic breadth, attention to detail and intuitive usability through thoughtful, beautiful and strategic creative solutions
Able to work the following schedule :
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern time
Flexible to support after standard work hours or on weekends if needed to complete high-priority projects or accommodate client / program schedules
Able to travel occasionally for business
Nice to Have
3D and animation design
Remote Work Requirements
Michigan resident
High-speed internet access at home that you are able to connect to via Ethernet or landline
Secluded and distraction-free work environment
Why Join Our Morley Family
The value of your employment is more than your paycheck. It’s the combination of competitive pay, health benefits and other benefits Morley provides – your total compensation package.
Health & Wellness Benefits
Medical and prescription coverage, including free annual physicals
Dental and vision insurance
Paid time off
Associate wellness program (earn a reward for getting your annual wellness checkup)
Programs to quit tobacco use and manage chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma)
Financial Benefits
401(k) with match
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance (company paid)
Benefits to Make Your Life Easier
Teladoc : 24 / 7 online access to doctors
24 / 7 nurse help desk
Patient advocacy : Free 24 / 7 help with benefit questions and claims issues
Family, financial and estate guidance (will) services
About Morley
Our mission is to deliver extraordinary experiences.
We do this by leading with humility, embracing everyone, sweating the details and moving mountains (making the impossible possible) – for our Morley Family members and for the world-leading companies that partner with us.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote an inclusive, caring and respectful work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.
As part of this commitment, we provide reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact talentacquisition@morleynet.com .
Thank you for your interest in Morley.
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