Graphic and Motion Designer Job at Kixie, Santa Monica, CA

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  • Kixie
  • Santa Monica, CA

Job Description

**Please note: Due to time zone constraints, we are only accepting applicants who live in North America, Central America, South America, and the surrounding islands at this time.**


As the Graphic and Motion Designer at Kixie, you will be at the forefront of our visual storytelling efforts, crafting both static and dynamic designs for our marketing initiatives and client engagements. In this role, you'll transform ideas into captivating visuals—whether through motion graphics that bring our brand stories to life or through compelling static designs. You'll collaborate closely with our content and creative teams to produce graphics and animations that boost social media engagement, enhance digital storytelling, and reinforce Kixie's brand presence in line with our high standards.

This is a full-time, fully remote, role (has to be able to work Pacific Standard time hours). Working directly alongside marketing management, content creators, and leadership, you'll play a crucial role in advancing Kixie's goals through visually impactful and innovative designs that leave lasting impressions on our audience and clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Graphic Design: Develop on-brand, high-quality visuals for digital platforms, including social media graphics, infographics, banners, and presentation assets.
  • Animation: Create animations for videos and looping website assets, including but not limited to animated representations of Kixie's app UI, character animations, and animated infographics.
  • Motion Design: Design and animate motion graphics for marketing videos, promotional content, intros/outros, and transitions that captivate viewers and drive engagement.
  • Logo and Brand Identity Design: Support the evolution of Kixie's brand identity by designing logos and visual elements that reflect our company's unique personality and objectives.
  • Social Media and Video Content: Collaborate with the social media and video production teams to create custom graphics and animations optimized for platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging platforms.
  • Merchandise and Product Design: Conceptualize and create designs for merchandise, product packaging, and promotional materials, enhancing brand presence across various platforms.
  • Brand Storytelling through Animation: Craft animations that effectively convey our brand narratives, enhancing the storytelling aspect of videos and digital content.
  • Cross-Platform Adaptation: Adapt and format static and motion graphics for various digital platforms, ensuring optimal quality, size, and performance.
  • Trendspotting and Motion Design Innovation: Stay informed about the latest motion graphics trends, tools, and technologies to ensure Kixie's visuals remain fresh, engaging, and aligned with current aesthetics.
  • Creative Brainstorming and Ideation: Actively participate in ideation sessions to develop new concepts for both static and motion-based content, contributing to Kixie's visual identity and innovation.
  • Project Management: Oversee the design and animation processes from concept through execution, coordinating with team members to meet project timelines and deliver exceptional quality.
  • Website and Case Study Assets: Design and maintain visuals for Kixie’s website, including case study graphics, landing pages, and banners that reflect our creative prowess and client success.
  • Print Media: Develop designs for print materials such as pitch decks, presentations, and promotional items that support Kixie’s marketing and business development efforts.

Requirements

Abilities and Skill Sets

  • Design Expertise: Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Animator, Character Animator, After Effects, etc.) and other graphic design tools (e.g., Blender, Cinema 4D); skilled in creating diverse styles and visual formats.
  • Creative Vision: A strong sense of aesthetics and creativity with the ability to translate ideas into visually compelling designs that resonate with Kixie's audience.
  • Detail-Oriented: Keen eye for detail, ensuring precision and consistency across all design projects, from social graphics to presentation decks.
  • Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the flexibility to adapt to new trends, design requests, and market preferences.
  • Team Collaboration: Experience working in a collaborative environment, with the ability to take feedback constructively and follow instructions while also contributing to the team's creative vision.
  • Time Management: Strong organizational skills, able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and upholding Kixie's design standards.

Benefits

  • Competitive Base Salary
  • Health insurance benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
  • Great Work-Life Balance 
  • Dynamic and Collaborative Work Environment
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and a talented team

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Remote job,

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