Graphic Designer & Motion Graphics Specialist

We are seeking a highly creative Graphic Designer with strong expertise in motion graphics and animation.  The designer will transform approved content and creative briefs into professional visual materials for The Orb and its sister concerns. 

Key Responsibilities 

* Design social-media posts, carousels, campaign graphics, banners, advertisements, animation assets, and promotional materials based on approved briefs. 

* Create professional 2D animations, motion graphics, animated explainers, logo animations, kinetic typography, reels, and animated infographics. 

* Develop storyboards and visual concepts from approved scripts and creative directions. 

* Design visual elements for white papers, reports, newsletters, brochures, presentations, educational materials, and publications. 

* Convert information and data into clear infographics, charts, diagrams, icons, timelines, and other visual elements. 

* Create website banners, illustrations, icons, hero graphics, and other digital assets. 

* Maintain visual consistency across The Orb, Under The Tree, INSPAR, and Orange Human Services. 

* Support the visual sections of brand guidelines, including logo usage, colours, typography, imagery, and layout standards. 

* Edit photographs and video footage when required for design and animation projects. 

* Resize and adapt designs for different social-media, digital, presentation, and print formats. 

* Collaborate with the relevant team members to develop required visual elements. 

* Incorporate feedback and complete revisions within agreed deadlines. 

* Deliver properly organized, editable source files and final web-ready or print-ready outputs. 

* Ensure all designs are original, professional, readable, culturally appropriate, and visually engaging. 

 Essential Skills 

* Expert-level proficiency in Adobe After Effects. 

* Advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. 

* Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro or equivalent video-editing software. 

* Excellent 2D animation and motion-graphics skills. 

* Strong understanding of animation timing, transitions, pacing, visual rhythm, and storytelling. 

* Ability to create animated infographics, logo animations, motion typography, social-media animations, and explainer videos. 

* Excellent knowledge of typography, colour theory, composition, layout, visual hierarchy,  

* Strong editorial-design skills for white papers, reports, newsletters, and publications. 

* Ability to create professional infographics, illustrations, icons, charts, and data visualizations. 

* Experience designing editable PowerPoint presentations and templates. 

* Understanding of social-media dimensions and export requirements, including 1:1, 4:5, 9:16, and 16:9 formats. 

* Knowledge of print preparation, CMYK, RGB, Pantone, resolution, bleed, and colour management. 

* Ability to provide editable files in formats such as AI, PSD, INDD, AEP, SVG, EPS, and PPTX. 

* Knowledge of Blender, Cinema 4D, character animation and creations along with 3D animation would be an advantage. 

Creative Qualities 

* Strong original and imaginative thinking. 

* Ability to transform approved ideas into compelling visual stories. 

* Excellent attention to detail and visual quality. 

* Ability to present more than one creative design direction when required. 

* Openness to feedback and willingness to improve designs. 

* Ability to manage multiple design assignments and meet deadlines. 

* Consistent visual judgment across static, animated, digital, and print materials. 

• * Respect for cultural sensitivity, dignity, accessibility, copyright, and confidentiality.