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.