About The Job
About AKA Collective
We are a premier management and servicing partner, challenging the status quo of traditional representation. AKA Collective reshapes public perception, amplifies brand presence with innovative strategies, drives new revenue streams, and expands overall reach and impact. We work with high-profile clients in sports, entertainment, and digital spaces, delivering a full suite of services, from management and content production to strategic consulting and brand development. At AKA Collective, we’re passionate about helping our clients unlock their full potential and providing unparalleled value in every engagement.
Defining The Role
As the Graphic and Motion Designer at AKA Collective, you will be at the forefront of visual storytelling, shaping static and dynamic motion designs across both client projects and internal initiatives. In this role, you’ll transform ideas into captivating visuals, whether through motion graphics that bring brand stories to life or through visually compelling static designs. You’ll collaborate with our content and creative teams to produce graphics and animations that amplify social media engagement, elevate digital storytelling, and reinforce brand presence in line with AKA’s high standards. Based in Dallas, TX, this full-time, in-office role is embedded within a close-knit, elite team. Working directly alongside content creators, strategists, and leadership, you’ll be instrumental in advancing AKA’s goals through visually impactful and innovative designs, building lasting impressions that resonate with our audience and clients. To get a sense of our projects, quality, and skill expectations, please explore some of AKA Collective's recent work here: https://tinyurl.com/aka-graphic-motion-designer
Key Responsibilities
Graphic Design: Develop on-brand, high-quality visuals for digital platforms, including social media graphics, thumbnails, infographics, banners, and presentation assets.
Motion Design: Design and animate motion graphics for short-form videos, promotional content, intros/outros, and transitions that captivate viewers and drive engagement.
Logo and Brand Identity Design: Design logos and define brand identities for AKA Collective and its clients, ensuring each design reflects the brand’s unique personality and objectives.
Social Media and Video Content: Work closely with the social media and video production teams to create custom graphics and animations optimized for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, and emerging platforms.
Merchandise and Product Design: Conceptualize and create designs for merchandise, product packaging, and promotional materials for AKA and its clients. Support new product launches with visually cohesive assets that enhance brand presence across various platforms.
Brand Storytelling through Animation: Craft animations that convey client narratives effectively, enhancing the storytelling aspect of videos and digital content.
Cross-Platform Adaptation: Adapt and format static and motion graphics for various social media platforms, ensuring optimal quality, size, and performance.
Trendspotting and Motion Design Innovation: Stay informed about the latest motion graphics trends, tools, and technologies to ensure AKA clients’ visuals remain fresh, engaging, and aligned with current aesthetics.
Creative Brainstorming and Ideation: Actively participate in ideation sessions to develop new concepts for both static and motion-based content, contributing to AKA’s visual identity and innovation.
Project Management: Oversee the design and animation processes from concept through execution, coordinating with team members to meet project timelines and deliver exceptional quality.
Performance Analysis: Monitor the effectiveness of motion graphics and visual content, using analytics to refine and improve future designs for optimal audience engagement.
Website and Case Study Assets: Design and maintain visuals for AKA’s website, including case study graphics, landing pages, and banners that reflect AKA’s creative prowess and client success.
Print Media: Develop designs for print materials such as pitch decks, presentations, and promotional items that support AKA’s marketing and business development efforts.
Key Abilities and Skill Sets
Design Expertise: Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, etc.) and other graphic design tools (Blender, Cinema 4D, etc.); skilled in creating diverse styles and visual formats.
Creative Vision: A strong sense of aesthetics and creativity with the ability to translate ideas into visually compelling designs that resonate with AKA’s and clients’ audiences.
Detail-Oriented: Keen eye for detail, ensuring precision and consistency across all design projects, from social graphics to presentation decks.
Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the flexibility to adapt to new trends, design requests, and client preferences.
Team Collaboration: Experience working in a collaborative environment, with the ability to take feedback constructively and contribute to the team’s creative vision.
Time Management: Strong organizational skills, able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and upholding AKA's design standards.
Data-Driven Creativity: Ability to interpret analytics and client performance data to refine design strategies for optimized engagement and client ROI.
Company Values and Culture Fit
Innovation-Driven: Embrace creativity and the pursuit of bold, new design trends to keep AKA Collective’s work cutting-edge.
Collaboration and Leadership: Foster a team-oriented environment where ideas are shared openly and creatives are inspired.
Client-Centric Focus: Ensure that each design is crafted with the client’s vision and objectives at the forefront.
Detail-Oriented Excellence: Maintain the highest standards in design quality and execution.
Adaptability and Growth: Remain adaptable to shifting priorities and always eager to learn new design techniques.
Integrity and Commitment: Uphold AKA’s values by producing top-quality visuals with professionalism and transparency.
Overall Expectations
Establish and uphold a high standard of creativity and innovation in both graphic design and motion projects to enhance AKA Collective’s brand and client presence.
Ensure brand consistency and visual alignment across all digital assets, upholding client and AKA Collective’s visual standards.
Actively contribute to team collaboration by sharing ideas, supporting creative brainstorming sessions, and providing feedback on design projects.
Stay up-to-date on design trends and motion graphics techniques to ensure AKA’s visual content remains fresh and impactful.
Compensation Details
The Graphic and Motion Designer role offers an annual salary range of $48,000 - $56,000, commensurate with experience and skill level.
AKA Collective values team contributions to company success; bonuses may be distributed as an additional incentive to reward exceptional work and dedication. Employees are also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.
