freelance Motion Designer / Editor

1000heads

Job Summary

We are looking for a freelance Motion Designer / Editor to join our creative network on a project-by-project basis. You will collaborate with our in-house team to bring ideas to life through motion, animation, and dynamic visual storytelling. The role requires fluency in After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Adobe Creative Suite, focusing on crafting engaging content that stops thumbs and tells stories through movement. Responsibilities include concepting, designing, animating social content, brand videos, and editing video for campaigns and case studies.

Must Have

  • Concept, design, and animate social content, brand videos, and digital assets
  • Edit video content for campaigns, case studies, and social-first storytelling
  • Collaborate with creative directors, art directors, designers, and copywriters
  • Develop storyboards, style frames, and motion mockups
  • Incorporate sound design and pacing to enhance visual impact
  • Ensure deliverables meet brand guidelines and platform specifications
  • Work remotely with flexibility, managing time and workflow while meeting deadlines
  • Proven experience as a Motion Designer, Animator, or Video Editor (agency or freelance)
  • Expertise in After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop
  • Strong understanding of design fundamentals (layout, typography, timing, composition)
  • Ability to take creative direction and provide input that enhances concepts
  • Experience designing for social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.)
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing polished, on-brand work
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with distributed teams
  • Understanding of current digital and social content trends
  • A portfolio showcasing a range of motion, animation, and video editing work

Good to Have

  • Familiarity with Illustrator, InDesign, or Cinema4D

Perks & Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and more benefits
  • Generous time off package, including the last week of the year
  • 401k & Roth retirement investment options with employer match
  • Gym and professional development stipends
  • Culture Club with monthly activities like sports, games and happy hours
  • DEI Council and Employee Resource Groups
  • Commute and parking benefits
  • Wellness program that focuses on mental, physical and financial employee wellness

Job Description

We’re looking for a freelance Motion Designer / Editor to join our creative network on a project-by-project basis. You’ll collaborate with our in-house team to bring ideas to life through motion, animation, and dynamic visual storytelling.

If you’re fluent in After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Adobe Creative Suite, and you love crafting content that stops thumbs and tells stories through movement — we’d love to work with you.

Responsibilities

  • Concept, design, and animate social content, brand videos, and digital assets.
  • Edit video content for campaigns, case studies, and social-first storytelling.
  • Collaborate with Associate Creative Directors, Sr. Art Directors, Designers and Copywriters to translate ideas into engaging motion pieces.
  • Develop storyboards, style frames, and motion mockups to communicate ideas clearly.
  • Incorporate sound design and pacing to enhance visual impact.
  • Ensure deliverables meet brand guidelines and platform specifications.
  • Work remotely with flexibility, managing your own time and workflow while meeting deadlines.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Motion Designer, Animator, or Video Editor (agency or freelance).
  • Expertise in After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop; familiarity with Illustrator, InDesign, or Cinema4D is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of design fundamentals — layout, typography, timing, and composition.
  • Ability to take creative direction and provide input that enhances concepts.
  • Experience designing for social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.).
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing polished, on-brand work.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with distributed teams.
  • Understanding of current digital and social content trends.
  • A portfolio showcasing a range of motion, animation, and video editing work.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and more!
  • Generous time off package, including the last week of the year
  • 401k & Roth retirement investment options with employer match
  • Gym and professional development stipends.
  • Culture Club with monthly activities like sports, games and happy hours.
  • DEI Council and Employee Resource Groups.
  • Commute and parking benefits.
  • Wellness program that focuses on mental, physical and financial employee wellness.
  • And much more!

8 Skills Required For This Role

Communication Adobe Creative Suite Visual Storytelling Game Texts Storytelling Composition Video Editing Photoshop

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