Motion Designer (Freelance)

Please note: This is a short-term freelance contract opportunity.

DEPT is a Growth Invention company built to help the worlds most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing our 4000 specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media Experience Commerce CRM and Technology & Data. Were 5050 tech and marketing partner-led and first to move. Clients include Google Lufthansa Meta eBay and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

JOB PURPOSE:

As a Motion Designer you will create engaging animations and static designs for global campaigns collaborating with a creative team to deliver high-quality work. You will contribute to projects from concept to delivery ensuring both creative excellence and technical precision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the team to understand project requirements and deliver motion graphics typography and video animations. Comfort with static design is a plus.
• Work within templates while maintaining creative freedom ensuring organized and efficient files.
• Bring storyboards to life using After Effects managing assets and meeting deadlines.
• Align designs with trends and culture across various platforms and formats.
• Stay up-to-date with design trends and integrate them into your work.
• Use Figma for storyboarding concepts and After Effects for animation ensuring a smooth workflow.
• Create and modify After Effects templates including brand templates and develop new ones as needed.
• Set motion direction for campaigns balancing template-based and conceptual work.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 3 years of experience in motion/graphic design.
• Strong portfolio with completed animation projects.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects Photoshop Illustrator).
• Experience in animating vector photographic and 3D assets.
• Solid video editing skills and understanding of animation fundamentals.
• Strong design aesthetic with the ability to combine typography color and layout.
• Excellent organizational communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working on digital advertisements including paid ads and stories.

AI Disclosure: At DEPT we use AI-assisted technology (Metaview) to capture notes and summarize interview conversations so our interviewers can stay fully focused. Using the AI is optional just let us know if youd prefer it not be used.

WHO ARE WE

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean We are always looking forward thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. Thats why we hire curious self-driven talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning that with people across 30 countries were big enough to provide you with the best tools global opportunities and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you your growth your team and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems no matter where you are in the world.

DEPT is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.

DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit develop nurture and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications Apply and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity equity and inclusion Check out our effortshere.