3D Generalist & Motion Designer

KontrolFreek is the original creator and category leader in performance thumbsticks and performance gaming gear. KontrolFreek is the creator of Performance Gaming Gear™ and the leader of FreekNation, a global community of more than four million gamers. Through ergonomics and advanced materials, KontrolFreek’s Performance Thumbsticks®, Performance Grips™, Gaming Cables™, and other products enhance player experience on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Products are available in more than 9,000 stores across 40 countries.
Role Overview

We’re looking for a 3D Generalist & Motion Designer who will bring the KontrolFreek brand and products to life through dynamic, thumb‑stopping content. Your work will focus on 3D and motion (short‑form videos, animated product visuals, motion graphics) for product launches, campaigns, and always‑on content across the digital ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities

Concept, design, and animate 3D and motion graphics to showcase KontrolFreek products and brand stories.
Model, texture, light, and render 3D scenes/objects for product hero shots, social content, and campaign visuals.
Create short‑form video content optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, and Twitch.
Design and animate motion graphics elements (titles, end cards, lower‑thirds, overlays, transitions) for social and campaign videos.
Export and optimize motion assets for different channels, aspect ratios, and file size requirements.
Create and animate 3D models, scenes, and characters using Cinema 4D, Blender, or Maya.
Participate in brainstorming, storyboarding, and creating style frames to plan animation sequences.
Produce high‑quality, polished visuals using rendering engines such as Redshift, Octane, or Cycles.
Design and create 3D assets, textures, and lighting setups.
Integrate 3D elements with 2D motion graphics and live‑action footage using Adobe After Effects.
Ensure all work reflects KontrolFreek brand guidelines and visual identity.
Collaborate with the Brand Director, Product, Social, Ecommerce, and Influencer teams to understand briefs, timelines, and success metrics.
Manage workload across multiple projects and deliver on time.
Maintain organized project files, source assets, and exports for reuse and efficient iteration.
Required Skills & Experience

3–5+ years of experience in 3D design, motion design, or a related field.
A strong portfolio that demonstrates 3D product or environment work, motion graphics, and short‑form video for digital/social platforms.
Expert proficiency in a 3D tool such as Cinema 4D, Blender, or Maya and the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro).
Solid understanding of animation principles and 3D product visualisation principles (lighting, realistic materials).
Strong grasp of composition, typography, colour, and visual hierarchy.
Knowledge of best practices for social‑first content (formats, aspect ratios, duration, platform nuances).
Experience working from brief to final delivery, incorporating feedback, and iterating quickly.
Nice-to-Have

Experience with gaming, esports, sports, or youth‑focused consumer brands.
Working understanding of Figma.
Basic sound design skills (music selection, SFX, simple sound edits).
Familiarity with project management tools such as Wrike, Jira, Asana, or Monday.
Understanding of performance/creative testing on paid and organic social.
Basic graphic design skills.

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