Freelance Graphic & Motion Designer Job at MM Development Company Inc in Chicago

Planet 13 seeks a Freelance Graphic & Motion Designer to create visually engaging, on-brand assets across digital, social, and in-store channels. The contractor will design static graphics and produce short-form motion content (e.g., animated typography, logos, reels, promos, screen loops) that drive engagement and reinforce brand consistency. The ideal candidate brings a strong multi-channel design portfolio, expert motion chops, and familiarity with visual trends in retail; cannabis industry experience a plus.

Scope of Work (Key Responsibilities)

• Develop social tiles, paid ad creatives, email / header graphics, landing page assets, event / promotional materials, and in-store digital signage.
• Produce 2D / 2.5D animations, animated typography, transitions, lower-thirds, logo animations, and short promos for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, OTT / CTV, and in-store screens.
• Create mood boards, style frames, and light storyboards / animatics; translate creative briefs into clear visual narratives.
• Cut short-form videos, time music / SFX, add captions, and finish to platform specs (safe areas, frame rates, durations).
• Deliver multi-format aspect ratios (9 : 16, 1 : 1, 4 : 5, 16 : 9) and language / market variants as briefed.
• Build reusable templates, and motion systems for efficient campaign scaling.
• Apply brand guidelines and include required disclaimers / age-gating for cannabis content per market.
• Ensure readability, color accuracy, audio levels, and export quality; perform pre-published checks.
• Work with marketing leads, copywriters, and channel owners; implement feedback within agreed revision rounds and timelines.
• Maintain organized file structures, version control, and clean handoffs per Planet 13 standards.

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