Remote Animation Designer

Craft Visual Stories That Move the World

Join us as a Remote Animation Designer, where your visual storytelling will influence digital experiences across a global audience. This role is tailored for creatives who excel under dynamic conditions and possess a sharp instinct for motion, transitions, and interactive dynamics. You’ll be creating animations that spark engagement, inspire audiences, and bring concepts to life across digital, social, and product platforms. With an emphasis on clean design, fluid motion, and purpose-driven aesthetics, you’ll be integral in crafting stories that leave a lasting impression.

Annual Salary: $76,634 (Remote Position)

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality motion graphics and animations for digital campaigns, video content, and interactive user experiences.
• Transform storyboards and design concepts into fluid, engaging animations that reinforce brand messaging.
• Work closely with creative, editorial, and technical teams to integrate animations into websites, mobile apps, social content, and marketing assets.
• Maintain visual consistency and brand alignment across all motion design projects.
• Optimize animations for responsiveness, performance, and cross-platform compatibility.
• Interpret feedback effectively and iterate rapidly without compromising creative integrity.

Where You’ll Work

Work Environment

As a remote-first creative studio, we believe that your best work happens where you're most comfortable. You'll work from your chosen location, with full access to our digital collaboration tools and a creative team that values input, celebrates originality, and trusts each member to deliver excellence. You’ll participate in virtual design sprints, brainstorming sessions, and critique forums that bring people together across time zones with clarity and respect.

Team Culture

• Inclusive, respectful, and creativity-first environment
• Open communication and structured feedback loops
• A flat structure that empowers creative ownership
• Flexible working hours to match your productive rhythm

Tools and Technologies

What You’ll Be Using

• Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Illustrator for animation and editing workflows
• Figma and Adobe XD for UI mockups and integration previews
• Lottie and Bodymovin for lightweight, web-friendly animations
• Frame.io and Slack for feedback and iteration
• Notion and Trello for project tracking and collaboration

Qualifications We’re Looking For

Must-Have Skills

• Proficiency in motion design, including typography animation, icon animation, UI transitions, and explainer videos
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in animation, motion graphics, or visual storytelling
• Strong portfolio showcasing animation projects across platforms like websites, apps, and social media
• Familiarity with animation standards in web and mobile development
• Ability to balance creativity with technical execution and delivery timelines

Preferred Attributes

• Strong sense of timing, movement, and spatial awareness
• Knowledge of current trends in animation and digital interaction
• Experience working within design systems and adhering to branding guidelines
• Ability to clearly articulate visual decisions during presentations and reviews
• Comfortable working independently and collaborating in cross-functional teams

What You’ll Gain

Benefits and Growth

• Fully Remote: Work from wherever you feel most inspired
• Flexible Schedule: Design your day around peak creative hours
• Professional Development: Access to design conferences, online learning, and mentorship
• Creative Freedom: Opportunities to lead motion design direction for flagship projects
• Health and Wellness Support: Inclusive benefits and mental wellness tools

Make Your Motion Count

This role isn’t about animations that merely move. It’s about movement with intention—visuals that guide, inform, and delight. Whether animating a hero banner for a product launch or creating transitions for a new app, your work will directly impact the real-world experiences of users. You’ll play a key part in connecting audiences to ideas, shaping the brand’s creative identity, and defining how motion can elevate the digital space.

Suppose you have a passion for creating stunning motion, a knack for translating design language into dynamic visuals, and the discipline to own initiatives from initial idea through final execution. In that case, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Ready to Design With Motion?

Bring your animation skills to a role that respects your creativity and rewards your precision. Apply now to join a design-forward team that moves brands and people.