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