Visual Designer, Short Movies

JoVE is the world-leading producer and provider of science video solutions with the mission to improve scientific research and education. Millions of scientists, educators and students use JoVE for their research, teaching and learning. Our institutional clients comprise over 1,000 universities, colleges, and biopharma companies, including such leaders as Harvard, MIT, Yale, and Stanford. As a rapidly growing company, with offices in the USA, UK, Australia, and India servicing clients in over 60 countries, we are seeking talented and ambitious individuals to join our company

Role

We are looking for a Creative Visual Designer who can bring stories to life through strong visual design using AI-assisted workflows. This role is ideal for someone who thinks visually, understands storytelling through composition and motion, and can translate scripts and concepts into engaging visuals. You will work closely with the Creative Lead and design backgrounds, characters, props, and overall visual styles using AI tools, supporting 3D animated short-form movies.

This is a hands-on visual execution role, focused on quality, consistency, and storytelling through design.

Responsibilities

Design visuals for a  short-form movie series  (10 movies, 2 minutes each)
Translate scripts, storyboards, and creative direction into compelling visual designs
Create and maintain visual style guides and standards in collaboration with the Creative Lead
Generate backgrounds, characters, props, and visual styles using AI tools
Define and apply visual styles, color palettes, compositions, and layouts
Ensure visual outputs meet quality standards and brand guidelines

What You Will Not Be Doing

Writing scripts or owning story concepts
Defining the overall creative or narrative direction
Recording or producing voice-overs or audio
Working as a project manager or production coordinator

Requirements:

A diploma or Bachelor's degree
3+ years of experience in visual design and concept design
Strong portfolio showcasing visually driven, story-supporting design work, including AI-generated or AI-enhanced visuals
Solid understanding of composition, color theory, lighting, and visual hierarchy
Comfort working from scripts, storyboards, or creative direction
Ability to receive feedback and iterate efficiently

Application Requirements

Please include the following with your application:
A link to your  portfolio  and/or  showreel  demonstrating your expertise in creative visual designing

Why Join JoVE

Contribute to the mission of accelerating science research and education.
Work on projects that leverage cutting‑edge AI to transform visual storytelling.
Collaborate with a highly skilled, creative, and diverse team.
Access opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning in AI‑driven media production.