Who is Ralph?
Ralph is an award-winning creative agency with offices in Los Angeles, New York, London and Tokyo that are filled with passionate people, working hard to move the creative needle and impact pop culture. We represent a wide range of clients including Apple TV+, FX, Spotify, Netflix, Freeform, Prime Video, Starz, Disney+, and more.
Through working on a variety of brands and campaigns, we enjoy our craft and value collaboration and creative fulfillment. Paired with cultivating a rich and diverse culture, we authentically understand what makes audiences tick and create stuff they love and share.
Ralph’s goal is to entertain, to enjoy, and to always evolve who we are and what we do.
We are deeply committed to creating a workplace that reflects the vibrant diversity of the broader world. We acknowledge that building a truly inclusive environment is an ongoing journey—one that requires continuous effort and steadfast commitment. Ralph is an equal opportunity employer committed to evaluating qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
About The Role
We are looking for a Freelance Motion Designer / Video Editor to produce exciting and polished content. These projects range from social to 360 campaigns, video shoots, live events, and more. The ideal candidate will work closely with our in-house team, utilizing their varied experience to translate into the best creative solutions. They will be responsible for ideating, designing, editing, and animating content for a range of entertainment and consumer brands.
The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the latest suite of Adobe programs and demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and attention to detail while executing creative, editing, and motion design. They will bring ideas to the table and have a get-it-done attitude which includes staying organized and calm under pressure. They will also participate in pitch processes and brainstorms, from social campaigns to app builds, site designs, video projects, and live events.
What You’ll Do
- Create polished and premium motion graphics and on-brand video content that aligns to the creative direction of projects, spanning across a range of styles
- Leverage your strong working knowledge of the Adobe CC and sound editing programs (e.g. Premiere & Logic) and proficiency using After Effects to create motion graphics, dynamic text and interstitials
- Help mentor Jr. Video Editors / Motion Designers on the team
- Understand the unique voice and tone of a campaign, and translate into applicable visuals
- Cross collaborate with Ralph's production, social, and 360 teams to create high-caliber, original, and on-brand content
- Effectively manage more than one project at a time while staying calm in high-pressure situations
- Take ownership of your creative output, and show the initiative to pitch new ideas, and be an active brainstorming partner
- Discover and employ innovative and forward thinking solutions to enhance assets
- Weigh in as an equal stakeholder throughout the creative process to assist in developing and refining assets
- Adapt to evolving responsibilities and take on additional tasks as required
About You
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent working experience; 3+ year(s) proven working experience as a video editor / motion graphics designer; preferably at a creative agency
- Have an excellent eye for composition, timing, typography, color grading, and storytelling. Must show impeccable attention to detail and have an ability to maintain quality of output.
- Strong understanding of Adobe CC, sound editing programs (e.g. Premiere & Logic), and After Effects or other visual design and wire-framing tools
- Demonstrable motion graphic design / editing skills with a strong portfolio
- Incorporate feedback and take / give direction well
- Enjoys mentoring junior creatives on the team
- Excellent communication, problem solving, and time management skills
- Creativity!
You’ll Love Ralph If…
- You believe that being resourceful means more than just thinking on your feet. It's about finding clever and innovative ways to overcome challenges, ensuring that every obstacle is viewed as a catalyst for creative problem-solving
- You’re excited about an agency whose ethos combines professionalism with positivity, inclusion, and kindness, creating a collaborative workplace culture that enhances how we work together and deliver for our clients
- You want to be part of a team of talented people who work together cohesively by integrating diverse perspectives and being insightful about how individual efforts contribute to broader agency and client goals. Ultimately delivering pride & joy for everyone
- To you, innovation is rooted in creativity, originality, experimentation, and a forward-thinking mindset. It's about pushing boundaries, exploring new ideas and technologies, and not being afraid to venture into uncharted territory
- Your clients would tell us that you’re a strategic partner who always takes the initiative to make big things happen for them, leading with an entrepreneurial and creative mindset
