freelance Motion Designer / Editor

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Motion Design

Job Description

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.

Good To Have:

Familiarity with Illustrator, InDesign, or Cinema4D

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

Perks:

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

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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!