Animator / Motion Graphics Designer

Job Description

🎬 Animator / Motion Graphics Designer (2D/3D Animation & Motion Design)

Full-Time | Remote | U.S. Client Hours

🚀 About the Role

We’re hiring a highly creative Animator / Motion Graphics Designer to create engaging animations, motion graphics, and visual storytelling content for digital campaigns, ads, social media, training content, and branded experiences.

This role is perfect for someone who:

• Loves bringing static visuals to life
• Understands motion, pacing, and storytelling
• Can create content optimized for modern digital platforms
• Thrives in fast-paced creative environments

You’ll collaborate with:

✅ marketing teams

✅ video editors

✅ designers

✅ creative leadership

to produce visually compelling content that drives engagement and strengthens brand identity.

🎨 What You’ll Own

Motion Graphics & Animation

• Create:

  • 2D animations
  • kinetic typography
  • explainer animations
  • social media motion graphics
  • ad creatives
  • animated presentations

• Develop visually engaging sequences for:

  • YouTube
  • TikTok
  • Instagram Reels
  • LinkedIn
  • paid ads
  • websites

• Transform scripts and storyboards into polished animated content

Creative Storytelling

• Bring creative concepts to life through:

  • motion
  • timing
  • transitions
  • visual pacing

• Ensure animations align with:

  • brand identity
  • campaign objectives
  • audience engagement goals

• Create content that feels modern, polished, and platform-native

Design & Visual Integration

• Collaborate with:

  • graphic designers
  • video editors
  • content teams

• Integrate:

  • illustrations
  • typography
  • UI elements
  • logos
  • brand assets

  into motion-based deliverables

• Maintain visual consistency across all outputs

Software & Production Workflow

• Work heavily inside:

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Premiere Pro
  • Illustrator
  • Photoshop

• Utilize:

  • Cinema 4D
  • Blender
  • or Maya

  for advanced motion or 3D work (preferred)

• Maintain organized project files and reusable animation assets

Optimization & Delivery

• Export and optimize content for:

  • social platforms
  • websites
  • ads
  • presentations

• Deliver assets in formats such as:

  • MP4
  • MOV
  • GIF
  • WebM

• Ensure:

  • smooth playback
  • proper aspect ratios
  • fast loading times
  • high visual quality

🔥 What We’re Looking For

Core Requirements

• 2+ years of professional animation or motion graphics experience

• Strong portfolio showcasing:

  • motion graphics
  • animations
  • social/video content

• Advanced proficiency with:

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Premiere Pro
  • Illustrator
  • Photoshop

• Understanding of:

  • motion principles
  • typography animation
  • transitions
  • pacing
  • composition

• Familiarity with:

  • digital advertising formats
  • social media specifications
  • short-form video trends

⭐ Nice to Have

• Experience with:

  • Cinema 4D
  • Blender
  • Maya

• Knowledge of:

  • sound design
  • visual effects
  • video editing workflows

• Experience creating:

  • paid ad creatives
  • SaaS marketing content
  • e-learning animations
  • brand storytelling videos

• Understanding of:

  • engagement metrics
  • CTR
  • watch time
  • retention optimization

📅 What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Review creative briefs and storyboards
• Create motion graphics and animation sequences
• Collaborate with creative and marketing teams
• Revise projects based on stakeholder feedback
• Export platform-specific deliverables
• Organize reusable assets and project files
• Support campaign launches with high-performing visual content

In short:

You transform ideas into engaging motion experiences that elevate brands and drive attention.

📊 Success Looks Like

• High-quality animations delivered on time
• Strong engagement performance across campaigns
• Minimal revision cycles
• Consistent visual quality across all outputs
• Organized and scalable creative workflows
• Positive feedback from stakeholders and marketing teams

🌍 Why This Role Stands Out

• Work on modern, creative digital campaigns
• High ownership and creative impact
• Opportunity to build portfolio-worthy motion content
• Collaborate with fast-moving creative and marketing teams
• Fully remote flexibility
• Exposure to modern social-first content creation

🧪 Interview Process

• Initial Phone Screen
• Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
• Portfolio Review + Practical Task
• Client Interview
• Offer & Background Verification

👉 Apply Now

If you:

• Love animation and motion storytelling
• Enjoy creating engaging digital content
• Thrive in creative, fast-paced environments
• Want to work on modern brand and marketing campaigns

This role is a strong fit for you.