Motion Designer

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Motion Designer

Hybrid; Austin, TX

Overview

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$45-50 Hourly

Aquent is partnering with a leading financial services organization known for its innovative approach to client engagement and communication. This organization boasts a dynamic in-house creative agency, dedicated to producing impactful client, prospect, and internal communications across diverse digital experiences. We are seeking a talented individual to join their team and elevate how their brand and offerings come to life through compelling video content.

Are you a visionary storyteller with a passion for bringing ideas to life through motion? This is your chance to make a significant impact by translating complex concepts into clear, engaging visual narratives that resonate with a broad audience. As a key contributor to a collaborative creative team, you will shape the brand’s voice across various digital platforms, from dynamic social media campaigns to intricate product explainers. Your expertise will be crucial in delivering insight-driven storytelling, ensuring the brand’s message is not just seen, but truly felt and understood.

**Responsibilities:**

* Animate and deliver high-quality motion graphics across various digital experiences, including product demonstrations, video explainers, and data visualizations.
* Transform complex ideas and information into clear, compelling, and visually engaging narratives.
* Source, edit, and integrate original and licensed video content into captivating stories.
* Ensure all video mediums and channels consistently uphold and reflect established brand standards.
* Present creative work effectively, incorporate feedback constructively, and actively contribute to a collaborative and innovative creative culture.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* Bachelor’s degree in fine arts, motion graphics, visual effects, or equivalent practical work experience.
* 3+ years of specialized experience in motion design, animation, and concept-driven storytelling within an editorial studio, in-house marketing department, creative agency, or production company.
* A robust portfolio showcasing a diverse range of work, including motion design, graphics animation, and live-action editorial projects.
* Expert-level proficiency in After Effects and Premiere Pro.
* Mastery of other Adobe Creative Suite applications, including Illustrator, Animate, and Photoshop.
* Proficiency with Cinema 4D applications.
* Proven track record of creating compelling narrative and conceptual content.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, meet deadlines, and work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
* Clear and confident communication skills, particularly when presenting to cross-functional partners.
* Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment and build strong working relationships.

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**

* Experience with sound design and audio engineering.

**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. 
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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