Motion Designer

The Opportunity 

Were looking for a Mid-Level Motion Designer to join our creative studio. This is a motion-first role with strong video editing capabilityideal for someone who loves animation craft but can also assemble polished narrative-driven edits when needed. 

Youll work as a shared creative resource across multiple client accounts collaborating closely with project managers and design leads to deliver high-quality motion and video work. Youll contribute to brand campaigns explainers social content presentation assets and mixed-media projects across global teams. 

What Youll Be Doing 

Youll collaborate with designers writers creative leads and account teams to create high-impact motion and video assets. On any given day you may: 

• Turn static designs scripts and concepts into clean intentional motion graphics in After Effects. 
• Animate typography icons brand elements UI flows and short-form explainers. 
• Build storyboards style frames animatics and motion variations for multi-market use. 
• Edit videos in Premiere Pro: interviews testimonials b-roll sequences social cutdowns product clips. 
• Ensure pacing rhythm typography and transitions feel refined and on-brand. 
• Prepare assets for multiple formats and platforms (16:9 9:16 1:1 web social). 
• Maintain consistent file structures versioning and clean project organization. 
• Partner with multiple internal teams and project managers managing your workload across varied brands and timelines while maintaining quality. 
• Provide creative input and challenge briefs when a better motion approach exist

The Process 

• Portfolio review
• Motion & editing assessment 
• Final conversation with the team 

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For: Experience that matters 

• 47 years of professional experience as a motion designer. 
• Agency background or similar fast-paced creative environment. 
• A portfolio that shows strong 2D motion workanimation timing typographyand competent video editing. 
• Experience working with structured brand systems ideally for global clients. 

Skills youll use daily 

Motion Design (Primary) 

• Advanced proficiency in After Effects. 
• Strong animation fundamentalstiming easing composition rhythm. 
• Ability to build animated explainers from scripts or outlines. 
• Kinetic typography and transitions. 
• Storyboarding and style-frame creation. 

Video Editing (Secondary but strong) 

• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro. 
• Comfortable cutting interviews testimonials reels mixed-media sequences. 
• Good sense of narrative flow clarity and pacing. 
• Basic color correction and sound cleanup. 
• Ability to assemble complete videos end-to-end using motion footage and graphics. 
• Ability to accurately transcript and subtitle videos. 

Design Foundations 

• Strong layout typography and hierarchy. 
• Ability to create or adapt design assets as needed. 
• Confidence working within detailed brand guidelines. 

If youre a motion designer who can animate with intention and edit with confidence wed love to see your portfolio. 

Additional Information :

HelloKindred is committed to an inclusive work environment where people with different backgrounds cultures and perspectives are valued and encouraged to contribute their unique experiences. We invite individuals from all walks of life to apply.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in without requiring sponsorship.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion gender gender identity/expression sexual orientation national origin disability age or veteran status.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time