Motion Designer (Animation & UI)

1000heads • Los Angeles, CA

20d • $67,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a Motion Designer with expertise in animation and UI to join our team of creatives. You’ll collaborate to bring ideas to life through motion, animation, and dynamic visual storytelling, helping some of the world's best brands thrive in the social age. If you’re fluent in After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Adobe Creative Suite, and you love crafting content that stops thumbs and tells stories through movement — we’d love to work with you.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Motion Designer, Animator, or Video Editor (agency or freelance).
• Expertise in After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop; familiarity with Illustrator, InDesign, or Cinema4D is a plus. Looking for combined animation and UI skills specifically!
• Strong understanding of design fundamentals — layout, typography, timing, and composition.
• Ability to take creative direction and provide input that enhances concepts.
• Experience designing for social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.).
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing polished, on-brand work.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with distributed teams.
• Understanding of current digital and social content trends.
• A portfolio showcasing a range of motion, animation, and UI work.

Responsibilities

• Concept, design, and animate social content, brand videos, and digital assets.
• Edit video content for campaigns, case studies, and social-first storytelling.
• Experience in social media content formats and social storytelling.
• Collaborate with Associate Creative Directors, Sr. Art Directors, Designers and Copywriters to translate ideas into engaging motion pieces.
• Develop storyboards, style frames, and motion mockups to communicate ideas clearly.
• Incorporate sound design and pacing to enhance visual impact.
• Ensure deliverables meet brand guidelines and platform specifications.
• Work remotely with flexibility, managing your own time and workflow while meeting deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and more!
• Generous time off package, including the last week of the year
• 401k & Roth retirement investment options with employer match
• Gym and professional development stipends
• Culture Club with monthly activities like sports, games and happy hours
• DEI Council and Employee Resource Groups
• Commute and parking benefits
• Wellness program that focuses on mental, physical and financial employee wellness
• And much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees