Blavity Inc. Looking for Motion Designer at Remote Full Time

Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded technology and news media company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video, and unique experiences. The company has grown into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 80 million users per month through our growing brand portfolio, including Blavity News, Blavity Politics, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, and Shadow & Act. Assembled of passionate, high-energy, and focused rock-stars, our Blavity, Inc. Team executes our values at the forefront of mind: Love of Community, Transparency and Communication, Collective Responsibility, and Fail Fast. Blavity, Inc. is continuously looking for new team members to help us continue to scale, cultivate our community, and advance our strategic direction.

Job Summary: This Motion Designer is a (1099) contractor which is responsible for conceptualizing and creating compelling motion graphics and animations to enhance Blavity Inc. creative across all digital platforms including video, social media, and websites. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is an artist who demonstrates original ideas, has a niche for storytelling, can work at varying levels of abstraction, and is a master of design software.

This 1099 Contract role will report directly into the Associate Director, Creative Production.

Contractors will be responsible for providing their own equipment, including but not limited to laptop computers, cell phones, or any other electronic equipment required to perform their role.

Responsibilities:

• Work with creative lead to conceptualize fresh and innovative animations to elevate Black stories
• Use brand guidelines to design motion graphics for Blavity events, visual campaigns, and digital products
• Ensure all projects are delivered on deadline, and in line with the Blavity Inc. brand vision
• Work in a detail-oriented fashion by delivering projects according to initial specifications and requirements

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required, fine art, motion design, or similar discipline
• Required Experience: 3-4 years of experience as professional motion designer or animator
• Technologies: Proficiency with design and editing software such as After Effects, and Premiere Pro
• Additional Qualifications:
  • Understands the principles of motion design
  • Very detail-oriented and a thinker
  • Strong creative vision with an understanding of business objectives
  • High-energy, company-first, positive attitude; must be motivated to work hard in a fast-paced environment
  • A healthy appreciation of GIFs and Black culture

Details: This position is a 1099 Contract, which requires a minimum time commitment of 20 hours per week. This is a fully remote role, occasional travel may be required. Candidates must be available to work at least 50% in alignment with the Pacific Time Zone.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online at BlavityInc.com/Careers.

Blavity is committed to creating a diverse environment free of discrimination and harassment, and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Blavity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, HIV Status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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