Keywords Studios
via Workable
Designer / Animator
This is the employer's own posting, not a copy on a job board.
What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 21h ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 15d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-08-31). Last seen at its source just now.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
Their board carries a remote setting on this posting — a field they filled in, not wording we read. The location field names somewhere specific, which is usually where the team or the entity sits.
Who may apply?
Canada, Mexico
The description states no restriction of its own. This is the source's own tag.
Pay not stated
Similar roles pay $144.7k–246.2k/yr
Middle 50% of 18 listings that do state pay — Design · all levels · Canada · USD/year. This employer has published no salary; this is what comparable listings we hold disclose, never converted between currencies or periods. How this is calculated.
Skills named in the ad
Recognised terms only, from a fixed vocabulary — this is what CV matching compares against.
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workable employer's own board first seen 14d ago · last seen just now
The listing
Position Summary The Designer / Animator is a temporary role working closely with our Creative and Post-Production teams to conceptualize and execute visually dynamic motion graphics, titles, and UI elements. We are seeking a versatile, agile creative—a true “jack-of-all-trades”—who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can seamlessly transition across diverse projects and visual styles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Motion Design & Animation: Design and animate high-quality 2D and 3D motion graphics.
- Core Design Execution: Apply strong foundational skills in visual concept development, layout, and typography across all assets.
- Creative Collaboration: Partner closely with creative and production teams to execute project objectives aligned with the creative vision.
- Research & Innovation: Explore, research, and apply cutting-edge design techniques to produce unique visual solutions.
- Conceptual Development: Support early-stage project phases by creating cohesive storyboards and style frames.
- Creative Ideation: Actively participate in brainstorming sessions, contributing fresh perspectives and innovative design ideas.
- Asset & Workflow Management: Adhere to team standards for file organization, naming conventions, and version control.
Requirements
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator). Hands-on experience with Cinema 4D or other 3D software is a major plus.
- Communication: Exceptional communication skills with a track record of strong responsiveness, clarity, and follow-through.
- Self-Management: Highly proactive and adaptable, with proven success managing multiple competing priorities in a fast-moving environment.
- Engagement & Ownership: Confident in pitching concepts, giving clear project updates, and actively contributing to design critiques.
- Gaming Culture: A personal passion for and deep familiarity with video games is strongly preferred, though not mandatory.