Freelance Brand Designer

About the role

Sentinel Wanderers, a new production company, is seeking a talented brand designer to create a distinctive logo and a cinematic animated bumper for an unscripted comedy reality competition series inspired by drag, theatre, drama, and musical theatre. The ideal candidate will blend originality with professionalism, delivering a visual identity that is feminine, camp, and serious without being intimidating.

Deliverables

• Original logo design featuring a minimalist helmet with a glowing neon-pink eye visor, “Sentinel” in metallic gold, and “Wanderers” in neon pink
• Consistent use of charcoal black, metallic gold, and neon pink throughout the design
• Three-second animated logo bumper in 4K UHD (3840 × 2160), 16:9 at 25 FPS
• Two versions of the animation: one with a charcoal background, one with a transparent alpha channel
• ProRes format delivery with 24-bit PCM 48 kHz stereo audio
• Animation to include neon-pink eye glow, mechanical shutter or camera-click sound, cinematic bass impact, and a theatrical cabaret/Broadway-inspired laugh effect

Requirements

• Proven experience in logo design, branding, and motion graphics for entertainment or media projects
• Strong portfolio demonstrating original sketching, graphic design, and animation skills
• Ability to interpret creative briefs and deliver visually compelling, professional results
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects) or equivalent tools
• Experience delivering 4K UHD animated assets with professional audio
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and deliver high-quality work quickly
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Availability for immediate start and potential follow-up projects