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Picture Production Company (PPC) is an internationally recognised creative production agency, specialising in award-winning work across TV, film, print, and digital marketing.
With offices in London and LA, we provide comprehensive cross-platform marketing services, delivering high-quality work on time, on budget, and to brief. Our passion, commitment, and attention to detail are evident in every project we undertake.
Freelance Role Overview:
We are currently looking to expand our pool of talented freelance Motion Graphics Designers to join our dynamic team. As a freelance designer, you will work on a variety of exciting projects, primarily focusing on localising theatrical and broadcast content for international markets. This is an as-needed position with flexible scheduling, offering the opportunity to collaborate with a creative, fast-paced agency environment. The freelancer must be available in April and May.
Key Responsibilities:
* Re-version existing film and TV campaigns for international markets, ensuring that new elements match the original master and are seamlessly integrated.
* Adapt campaign assets such as logos, artwork, and graphics through retouching, colouring, and grading.
* Design and animate titles and accompanying graphics to enhance film release campaigns, maintaining the integrity of the original content.
* Create end cards and supporting graphics for branding and advertising projects.
* Provide pre-production designs including style frames and storyboards for pitching.
* Export and deliver files according to the specified requirements.
* Maintain and organise software, plugins, assets, and style guides.
* Collaborate with lead and senior designers on larger projects, ensuring high-quality delivery.
* Work closely with producers and account managers to ensure timely and accurate project delivery.
* Brainstorm and collaborate with the creative team to produce innovative, high-end design solutions for a variety of formats (theatrical, broadcast, OOH, etc.).
Skills & Experience Required:
* A minimum of 3 years of experience in motion graphics design, preferably in a theatrical or broadcast environment.
* A minimum of 3 years localisation experience is essential.
* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (particularly After Effects & Photoshop) and related plugins.
* Good working knowledge of Cinema 4D or similar 3D packages.
* Experience working on MAC systems.
* Strong design, typography, and layout skills with an exceptional eye for detail.
* Ability to manage multiple projects with efficiency and organisation.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate within a creative team.
* A keen understanding of the confidential nature of the work we undertake.
* Experience with Adobe InDesign and Illustrator.
* Knowledge of the post-production process, including file formats and delivery specifications for broadcast, theatrical, and digital platforms.
* Foreign language skills (not essential but advantageous).
To Apply:
If you are a passionate and experienced freelance motion graphics designer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is keen to work on exciting international projects, we would love to hear from you. This role is offered on an as-needed freelance basis, with no fixed dates, giving you flexibility to work with us as opportunities arise. Please note that this role is inside IR35 and is office based.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Other
Job function
* Advertising and Marketing
* Media Production
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