Senior Motion Designer – Project-Based

CG media

. Create high-end motion graphics for live events, web, video and digital applications .

Posted 10/2/2026contractRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in motion design and animation, with advanced skills in After Effects and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. Capable of managing complex projects from concept to delivery while collaborating effectively with creative teams and clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Motion Design ExperienceAdvanced After Effects SkillsProficiency in Adobe Creative SuiteExperience with Cinema 4DStrong Design Sensibility

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Hard Skills

Motion Graphics Creation2D Animation3D AnimationStoryboardingVisual DirectionComplex Project ManagementAnimation TechniquesGenerative AI ToolsFigma ProficiencyCreative Concept Development

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborationPresentation SkillsCreative Problem SolvingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Creative SuiteAfter EffectsCinema 4DFigmaRunwayFireflyMidjourneyComfyUIPowerPointKeynote

Industry Keywords

Motion DesignAnimationLive EventsBroadcastDigital SignageCreative TechnologiesFast-Paced Creative EnvironmentClient-Facing ExperienceEditor ToolkitsCreative Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create high-end motion graphics for live events, web, video and digital applications
Develop concepts, look and style frames, storyboards and thumbnails that establish visual direction, sequence and timing
Design and animate 2D and 3D content ranging from hero creative to supporting graphics
Build flexible motion systems and editor toolkits including lower thirds, logo animations, transitions and related elements
Own assigned projects from concept through final delivery while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Present creative ideas and work in progress to internal teams and clients
Collaborate with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Producers and editors throughout the creative process
Work within approved project schedules and budgets and communicate risks or needs early
Explore and apply current creative technologies and AI-assisted workflows where they improve the work

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of relevant motion design or animation experience in an agency, production, broadcast, events or similarly fast-paced creative environment
Advanced After Effects skills and strong proficiency across Adobe Creative Suite
Experience working with Cinema 4D and 3D motion workflows
Proficiency with Figma and Figma-based design workflows
Strong design sensibility with the ability to translate concepts into clear, polished visual systems
Ability to animate complex ideas using current 2D and 3D techniques and software
Experience with generative AI and emerging creative tools such as Runway, Firefly, Midjourney, ComfyUI or similar
Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to present and discuss your work with clients and creative teams
Demonstrated ability to independently own complex projects while collaborating closely with creative leadership and production teams
Relevant work samples, portfolio, website, or project examples
Preferred: Experience creating motion for live events, broadcast packages, digital signage, product demos, trailers, animated shorts or editor toolkits
Preferred: Advanced Cinema 4D experience
Preferred: Client-facing experience presenting creative concepts and work in progress
Preferred: Basic experience with PowerPoint and Keynote

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement