Animator / Motion Graphics Designer

Animator / Motion Graphics Designer (2D/3D Animation, After Effects & Social Media Content)

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours

About the Role

At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring an Animator / Motion Graphics Designer to create engaging animations, motion graphics, and visual storytelling content for digital campaigns, paid ads, social media, training content, and branded experiences.

This is a hands-on creative role for someone who understands how to transform ideas, scripts, storyboards, and static designs into polished motion content that captures attention and keeps audiences engaged.

You’ll create content across:

2D animation

Motion graphics

Kinetic typography

Explainer videos

Social media content

Paid ad creatives

Brand animations

3D motion content, where applicable

If you have a strong portfolio, advanced Adobe After Effects skills, and a strong understanding of motion, pacing, composition, and digital-first storytelling, this role is a strong fit.

What You’ll Own

Motion Graphics & Animation

Create 2D animations, kinetic typography, explainer animations, animated presentations, social media motion graphics, and paid ad creatives.

Transform scripts, creative briefs, and storyboards into polished animated content.

Develop engaging motion sequences for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, LinkedIn, websites, and advertising campaigns.

Create animation that supports storytelling, brand identity, and marketing objectives.

Maintain a high standard of visual quality across all deliverables.

Social Media & Digital Content

Create and optimize motion content for:

Instagram Reels

TikTok

YouTube and YouTube Shorts

LinkedIn

Paid social campaigns

Websites and landing pages

Digital marketing campaigns

Adapt content for different audiences, platforms, dimensions, and campaign requirements while maintaining brand consistency.

Creative Storytelling

Bring creative concepts to life through motion, timing, transitions, visual pacing, and composition.

Build strong visual hooks that capture attention quickly.

Use pacing and storytelling techniques to maintain viewer engagement.

Translate complex ideas into clear and engaging visual experiences.

Ensure animations align with campaign objectives, audience expectations, and brand standards.

Design & Visual Integration

Collaborate with:

Graphic designers

Video editors

Content teams

Marketing teams

Creative leadership

Integrate:

Illustrations

Typography

UI elements

Logos

Brand assets

Video footage

Graphics

Audio and sound effects

Maintain visual consistency across campaigns, channels, and creative assets.

Adobe Creative Suite & Production

Work extensively with:

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Maintain organized:

Project files

Compositions

Templates

Source assets

Reusable animation libraries

Build efficient production workflows that allow creative output to scale without sacrificing quality.

3D Animation & Advanced Motion

For projects requiring advanced animation, experience with the following is preferred:

Cinema 4D

Blender

Maya

Support projects involving:

3D motion graphics

Product animations

Branded 3D elements

Visual effects

Advanced motion sequences

3D experience is preferred but not required.

Optimization & Delivery

Export and optimize content for social media, websites, paid advertising, presentations, and digital campaigns.

Deliver assets in formats such as MP4, MOV, GIF, and WebM.

Create vertical (9:16), square (1:1), and horizontal (16:9) versions as required.

Ensure correct resolution, compression, aspect ratios, file sizes, playback performance, and visual quality.

Maintain organized final files and source projects for future revisions and repurposing.

Required Experience & Skills

2+ years of professional animation or motion graphics experience.

Strong portfolio or showreel demonstrating professional motion design work.

Advanced proficiency with Adobe After Effects.

Strong working knowledge of:

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Strong understanding of:

Motion design principles

Typography animation

Timing and pacing

Transitions

Composition

Visual hierarchy

Storytelling

Experience creating content for digital and social media platforms.

Understanding of short-form video trends and social media specifications.

Ability to translate creative briefs and storyboards into finished creative assets.

Strong attention to detail.

Ability to manage feedback and revisions efficiently.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Ability to work independently in a remote environment during U.S. client hours.

Nice-to-Have Experience

Cinema 4D, Blender, or Maya.

3D animation and motion graphics.

Sound design and visual effects.

Professional video editing.

Paid advertising creatives.

SaaS or B2B marketing content.

E-learning or training animations.

Brand storytelling videos.

Product or logo animation.

UGC-style or performance marketing content.

Experience designing motion assets for multiple brands or client accounts.

Understanding of content performance metrics such as:

Watch time

Audience retention

Engagement

Click-through rate (CTR)

What Makes You a Strong Fit

You have a strong visual eye and understand what makes motion feel polished.

You know how to turn static concepts into engaging visual experiences.

You understand pacing, storytelling, hooks, and audience retention.

You can work from both detailed storyboards and broader creative direction.

You balance creativity with marketing and business objectives.

You work quickly without sacrificing quality.

You respond well to feedback and execute revisions accurately.

You stay current with motion design and social media content trends.

You maintain organized files and efficient creative workflows.

You take ownership of the quality of your final output.

What a Typical Day Looks Like

An Animator / Motion Graphics Designer’s day may include:

Reviewing creative briefs, scripts, and storyboards.

Creating motion graphics and animation sequences in After Effects.

Animating typography, illustrations, logos, and brand assets.

Producing social-first animated content.

Integrating video footage, graphics, music, and sound effects.

Collaborating with designers, editors, and marketing teams.

Revising projects based on stakeholder feedback.

Creating platform-specific versions of creative assets.

Exporting and optimizing final deliverables.

Organizing reusable animation templates and project files.

In short: you transform ideas, designs, and stories into engaging motion experiences that capture attention, communicate clearly, and strengthen the brand.

Key Metrics for Success

High-quality animations delivered on time.

Strong visual and brand consistency.

Engagement and audience retention across digital content.

Minimal unnecessary revision cycles.

Platform-ready output and technical quality.

Organized project files and reusable creative assets.

Reliable delivery against creative deadlines.

Positive feedback from creative and marketing stakeholders.

Why This Role Stands Out

Work on modern digital and social-first campaigns.

High ownership over creative output.

Opportunity to build portfolio-worthy motion content.

Collaborate with fast-moving creative and marketing teams.

Work across multiple content formats and platforms.

Exposure to advanced motion and 3D projects.

Fully remote work environment.

Opportunity to grow into:

Senior Motion Graphics Designer

Senior Animator

Motion Design Lead

Creative Lead

Art Director

Interview Process

Initial Phone Screen

Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter

Portfolio Review

Practical Animation / Motion Design Task

Client Interview

Offer & Background Verification

Spark Hire Intro Video

As part of the application process, you’ll be asked to complete a short Spark Hire intro video.

This is your opportunity to go beyond your resume and portfolio and tell us more about your experience, creative background, and what makes you a strong fit for the role.

Please keep your responses clear, concise, and conversational. We’re not looking for a perfectly scripted presentation — we want to get a better sense of how you communicate, think, and approach your work.

Important: Completion of the Spark Hire intro video is required for your application to be considered.

Apply Now

If you:

Have a strong animation and motion graphics portfolio.

Are highly skilled in Adobe After Effects.

Love bringing static visuals and ideas to life.

Understand motion, pacing, typography, and storytelling.

Enjoy creating social media and marketing content.

Thrive in fast-moving creative environments.

We’d love to see your work.

Please include a portfolio, showreel, or links to relevant animation and motion graphics projects with your application and complete the required Spark Hire intro video to move forward in the hiring process.

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