Senior Motion Designer (Contract)

Job Title: Senior Motion Designer - Hybrid

Duration (Contract): 12 Months

Client Location: Austin TX

Location Preference: Hybrid

Job Description:

As a Senior Motion Designer you will lead motion-driven storytelling and elevate how our brand and products come to life through animation. This is a motion-first role with a strong focus on digital product and brand experiences - blending creative concepting with hands-on execution. Youll help define how motion enhances clarity usability and storytelling across Clients digital experiences-bringing thoughtful high-quality animation into product and brand at scale.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver motion across digital experiences including product animations video content data visualizations UI transitions and interaction states
• Translate complex ideas into clear compelling visual narratives
• Partner with UX/UI designers creatives and developers to integrate motion into product and marketing experiences
• Ensure a consistent scalable motion language that balances brand expression usability and performance
• Create and refine supporting static assets (e.g. illustration compositing light design work) as needed
• Uphold and evolve brand standards across digital touchpoints
• Present work incorporate feedback and contribute to a collaborative creative culture

Required Skills Experiences Education and Competencies:

• • 5 years of experience specializing in motion design animation and concept-driven storytelling
  • A portfolio demonstrating motion work across digital products brand and/or interactive experiences
  • Expert-level proficiency in After Effects; strong working knowledge of Premiere Pro Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Experience with Figma and Lottie (or similar) for product integration and developer handoff
  • Strong understanding of motion principles for UX (e.g. transitions hierarchy feedback)
  • Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g. reduced motion) and performance optimization
  • Experience working closely with product teams and engineering
  • Ability to manage multiple projects meet deadlines and work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
  • Clear communication skills and confidence presenting to cross-functional partners

The hourly range for roles of this nature are $45.00 to $55.00/hr. Rates are heavily dependent on skills experience location and industry.

cyberThink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.