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Freelance Motion Designer / Animator

Remote · USA Full-time New today

8AM Creative is looking for a talented freelance Motion Graphics Designer & Animator to support a wide range of client projects. You can find some of our work samples here: https://www.instagram.com/8am_creative/ We’re seeking someone who can create polished, professional animations across different formats and styles—from short-form social media content and digital ads to brand videos, product explainers, presentations, and longer-form animated content. This is a freelance contractor position with project-based work and the potential for an ongoing relationship. What You’ll Do

  • Create high-quality motion graphics and animations for digital marketing campaigns, social media, websites, presentations, and video content
  • Animate existing brand assets while maintaining established visual identities
  • Develop motion styles, illustration systems, and animation concepts for brands that don’t yet have a defined visual direction
  • Collaborate with creative directors, designers, strategists, and copywriters
  • Prepare assets for multiple formats and platforms
  • Manage projects efficiently and communicate timelines clearly

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong portfolio demonstrating motion graphics, animation, and visual storytelling
  • Ability to work across multiple visual styles and industries
  • Experience following brand guidelines and maintaining consistency
  • Ability to create and evolve illustration and animation styles when needed
  • Strong design fundamentals, including typography, composition, color, and pacing
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Reliable communication and responsiveness

Preferred Skills

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Motion design
  • 2D animation
  • Explainer videos
  • Social media animation
  • Kinetic typography
  • Storyboarding
  • Video editing (a plus)
  • Character animation (a plus)
  • Cinema 4D, Blender, or other 3D tools (a plus)

To Apply Please send:

  • A link to your portfolio (required)
  • Your hourly rate or project pricing information
  • Availability

We’re looking for someone who combines strong design instincts with excellent animation skills and can adapt their approach to fit a wide variety of brands and creative challenges. Pay: $20.00 - $55.00 per hour Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job Apply To this Job

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