Motion Graphics Artist / Video Editor, Freelance
potential for hire/extension based on performance etc
Work Schedule: Hybrid (TWR in office). Potential for remote work more days per week depending on performance and at the manager’s discretion. (MUST be local to NYC)
MUST HAVES
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Experience working with a financial services client or company (experience at an ad agency on a finance client is acceptable).
- Portfolio link included on resume (with passcode if required).
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, including After Effects and Premiere Pro.
- Experience leveraging AI tools for video and creative production to streamline workflows and condense tasks.
Role Overview
New York Life is seeking a freelance Motion Graphics Artist / Video Editor to translate complex insurance, investment, and financial content into compelling visual tools and experiences. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience and be comfortable owning the full creative lifecycle—from concept development through final execution.
This role requires close collaboration with internal clients and creative partners, including pitching ideas, presenting concepts, and iterating based on feedback. Projects may include storyboarding, animation, video editing, light production, and animated data visualization, all executed to meet business objectives while adhering to brand standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Creative Concepting
- Develop and present original creative ideas and concepts for feedback.
- Demonstrate strong conceptual thinking, translating briefed information into multiple creative directions across deliverables such as social media, email, and paid advertising.
2. Campaign Development
- Partner with creative team members, project managers, and internal stakeholders to understand project objectives and business goals.
- Translate complex insurance and financial information into engaging visual content for use across multiple communication channels.
3. Creative Production
- Produce, refine, update, and version existing creative based on feedback, performance insights, or shifting business needs.
- Take direction while also providing strategic guidance to Marketing partners, informed by brand guidelines, industry best practices, emerging trends, and channel requirements.
- Leverage AI tools and new technologies to improve efficiency and creative output where appropriate.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with writers, designers, and compliance partners to ensure creative aligns with Marketing objectives and broader organizational goals.
- Work with channel owners and content partners to ensure messaging and visuals are compliant, consistent, and user-focused.
5. Measurement and Continuous Improvement
- Remain open to ongoing feedback from senior creative leaders, channel owners, and business partners.
- Assess creative performance in market and apply learnings to optimize future work.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in video production, graphic design, communications, marketing, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of relevant professional experience.
- An online portfolio demonstrating a range of video editing and motion graphics work.
- Experience supporting clients in financial services or other highly regulated industries.
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, including After Effects and Premiere Pro.
- Hands-on experience with AI tools for video and creative production.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity working with project management tools and teams (e.g., Workfront).
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Strong relationship-building skills with internal partners, external vendors, and cross-functional teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.
Demonstrated commitment to skill development and staying current with industry trends.
