Freelance Motion Graphic Designer - job 1 of 4

As a Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Turning Point USA, you will create engaging 2D and 3D graphics and visual effects tailored for various events. Collaborating closely with the creative lead and video editing team, you'll be pivotal in developing eye-catching presentations, speaker walk-outs, and event videos for large audiences. Your work will contribute to the overall mission of Turning Point USA, aiming to engage and inspire students across thousands of campuses.

To be considered for the Freelance Motion Graphic Designer role at Turning Point USA, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator, is essential. A strong background in 3D modeling and animation using software like Blender, Maya, or Cinema 4D is highly beneficial. A solid portfolio showcasing your design projects is also required to illustrate your capabilities and creativity.

While prior experience in the events industry is desirable for the Freelance Motion Graphic Designer position at Turning Point USA, it is not mandatory. We value creativity and the ability to meet project deadlines. Candidates who have experience in motion graphics, especially those who have worked on similar projects, will find an excellent fit in this role.

The Freelance Motion Graphic Designer at Turning Point USA will engage in exciting projects, including creating visuals for concerts, speaker introductions, and promotional video content for major events. You’ll have the chance to design graphics that are displayed on large LED walls, ensuring your work reaches a diverse audience while supporting our mission of engaging youth in conservative values.

The Freelance Motion Graphic Designer position at Turning Point USA offers a flexible working schedule, with 10 to 25 hours per week. However, during peak event times, hours may increase to up to 35 hours a week. This flexibility allows you to balance your creative work while adapting to the demands of various events and productions.

When describing your design process, outline your steps clearly—from brainstorming ideas and storyboarding to creating drafts in software like After Effects. Emphasize your ability to incorporate feedback and iterate on your designs, showcasing your collaborative skills with teams like the Events Productions team at Turning Point USA.

Mention your expertise with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly After Effects, as well as any experience with 3D software like Blender or Cinema 4D. Explain why you enjoy using these tools, possibly noting specific features that enhance your creativity and efficiency in delivering high-quality graphics.

Discuss your time management skills and how you prioritize tasks. It may help to provide a specific example of a past experience where you successfully managed several projects at once while meeting tight deadlines, as this is crucial for the fast-paced environment at Turning Point USA.

Speak about your sources of inspiration—whether it’s other designers, current trends, or themes pertinent to Turning Point USA’s mission. Illustrating your passion for design while tying it back to the organization's goals can show that you understand and align with their vision.

Provide an example from your experience where you received constructive criticism. Explain how you were open to the feedback, assessed its validity, and adjusted your designs accordingly. This can illustrate your flexibility and willingness to grow and adapt in a team setting.

Detail a specific challenging project, highlighting the hurdles faced and how you overcame them. Focus on the skills you used—whether technical proficiency, creativity, or effective communication—to successfully complete the project, emphasizing how it relates to the type of work you'd be doing at Turning Point USA.

Mention the resources you follow, such as design blogs, industry forums, or relevant social media groups. By sharing how you keep yourself informed, you demonstrate to Turning Point USA that you're proactive about your professional development and aware of the latest design trends.

Discuss elements such as clarity, visual impact, and audience engagement. You could share insights into how motion graphics need to work seamlessly with live presentations, especially in the context of events produced by Turning Point USA, to effectively convey the intended message.

Express your alignment with Turning Point USA's mission of promoting freedom and free markets. Share how your creative goals align with their efforts to engage youth in important social issues and how you see yourself contributing to their events and productions.

Detail your experience with any specific projects where you employed 3D modeling or animation. Highlight software skills and how these projects could translate to engaging visual content that aligns with the goals of Turning Point USA's events.