Motion Designer/Animator

TEKsystems•Menlo Park, CA

3d•$85 - $105•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a highly creative Visual Designer / Animator to bring ideas to life through motion, effects, and image-based storytelling. This role is focused on developing compelling animation concepts and visual narratives that communicate complex ideas in a simple, engaging way. You will work on concept-driven visuals that feel more like ad-quality storytelling than traditional product design work—creating striking image animations and motion treatments that help shape and communicate forward-looking ideas.

Requirements

Strong background in motion design, animation, and visual effects
Proven ability to create compelling image-based animation concepts
Expertise with tools such as After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Figma
Experience developing story-driven visuals and motion-led narratives
Ability to take ambiguous ideas and turn them into clear visual outputs
Comfortable working in fast-paced, concept-driven environments
A strong portfolio highlighting motion work and animation concepts is required

Nice To Haves

Background working at a creative agency or in a highly conceptual environment
Experience collaborating with large technology companies or product-driven teams
Strong portfolio showcasing motion design, effects, and concept-driven animation work
Experience creating ad-style visuals or campaign-level animation concepts
Familiarity with emerging tools and workflows, including AI-driven design

Responsibilities

Create high-impact visual and motion content, including image-based animations, effects, and transitions
Develop creative concepts for animations, drawing inspiration from advertising, campaigns, and cinematic storytelling
Translate abstract ideas into clear, visually compelling stories using motion and design
Produce polished visuals for presentations and storytelling moments that resonate with leadership audiences
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align on creative direction and messaging
Explore new motion styles, visual techniques, and tools to push the quality of storytelling
Iterate quickly on concepts while maintaining a strong level of craft and visual refinement