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Our payments technology client is seeking a highly skilled Motion Designer to join a dynamic experience design team. This role focuses on creating compelling motion graphics and animations that bring product stories to life for customer-facing initiatives. You will collaborate with designers, stakeholders, and cross?functional partners to develop visually engaging content for product launches, announcements, and events. Applicants must provide a demo reel or portfolio showcasing motion design and animation work.

The Basics

• Location: Fully remote; Manager based in San Jose, CA hub (PST)
• Duration: 6 months, possibility to extend
• Hours per Week: 40 hours

Top 3 Required Qualifications

• Expertise in Motion Design & Animation Principles Strong sense of timing, rhythm, and visual storytelling. Versatility in working across multiple styles, including 2D, 3D, and illustrative approaches.
• Advanced Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite Especially After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• At least 6?8 Years of Professional Experience In a design?led company, creative agency, or in?house creative environment. Ability to work quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines.

Other Qualifications

• Experience with Figma for design collaboration.
• Strong composition and design sensibilities.
• Familiarity with 3D software (Cinema 4D or Maya) is a plus.
• Knowledge of video editing tools such as Premiere or Final Cut Pro.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, motion graphics, interaction design, or related field.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and execute motion design projects from storyboard to final delivery.
• Create animations and visual narratives for product storytelling and marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with designers, business stakeholders, and cross?functional teams to develop creative solutions aligned with strategic goals.
• Ensure all deliverables meet brand standards and are optimized for various platforms.
• Maintain high?quality output under fast?paced timelines.

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data.

Benefits

Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele?behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.

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