Motion Designer - Freelance, Remote

The Impact you’ll make

• Create UI-focused explainer animations in After Effects that showcase product flows, mouse clicks, and interface interactions.
• Produce clean, polished micro-interactions and transitions that read clearly at typical video sizes.
• Export and deliver final comps optimized for client use (mp4/web, layered files as required).

• Import and work from Figma files to recreate UI elements and layouts for animation.
• Edit and create vector assets in Adobe Illustrator when needed for motion-ready elements.
• Organize layered files and source assets for efficient handoffs and future edits.

• Coordinate with creative producers and designers via Slack and Notion to clarify specs, timelines, and feedback.
• Follow project briefs, style guides, and internal review processes to ensure consistency and quality.
• Maintain version control and clear file naming in shared drives.

• Implement feedback from internal reviews and iterate quickly to meet delivery deadlines.
• Ensure animations are technically clean (timing, easing, continuity) and conform to client UX expectations.
• Prepare short demo clips and internal review assets for stakeholder sign-off.

• Contribute templates, presets, and best practices to speed production of recurrent UI animations.
• Suggest workflow improvements for integrating Figma → Illustrator → After Effects pipelines.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven portfolio of product/UI explainer animations (no character animation required) showing use of mouse clicks and UI interactions.
• Expert-level After Effects skills (compositing, keyframing, easing, expressions/basic scripting).
• Proficient in Figma for working from UI files and Adobe Illustrator for vector asset prep.
• Ability to work full-time Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM CST (40 hrs/week).
• Comfortable working as a backend contributor (not client-facing) and collaborating via Slack and Notion.
• WFH Set-Up:
  • Computer with at least 8GB RAM, an Intel i5 core processor/AMD Ryzen 5 Processor and up.
  • Internet speed of at least 40MBPS
  • Headset with an extended mic that has noise cancellation and a webcam
  • Back-up computer and internet connection
  • Quiet, dedicated workspace at home

• Technical: 
  • Strong motion design fundamentals: timing, easing, anticipation, and clarity for UI motion.
  • After Effects mastery and efficient workflow habits (precomps, expressions, render/export best practices).
  • Comfortable extracting and adapting assets from Figma and Illustrator for animation pipelines.
  • Familiarity with asset organization, version control, and export optimizations for video.
• Soft
  • Detail-oriented with strong visual communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Fast, responsive collaborator who accepts and implements feedback constructively.
  • Reliable, proactive, and organized with good time-management skills.
  • Team player mindset: supports producers/designers and improves processes.

• You enjoy creating clear, functional UI animations rather than character-driven pieces.
• You prefer working behind the scenes and partnering closely with producers and designers.
• You value consistency, polish, and delivering work on predictable timelines.
• You’re comfortable working within tight briefs and iterating quickly based on internal feedback.

• Remote position
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace
• Required to provide own computer with Intel Core i5 or something similar or higher operating system

• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm CST

• $7 per hour
• No benefits package included

Benefits