Motion Graphics Designer

M+C Saatchi Group•Washington, DC

9h•$105,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

M&C Saatchi World Services is a full-service marketing company renowned for using commercial advertising to solve the world’s toughest challenges. World Services is a specialty branch of M&C Saatchi Group, and we provide strategic communications, behavior change, and marketing support to Public Sector clients with special emphasis on the US Federal Government and State, Local, Tribal, & Territorial leaders. M&C Saatchi World Services US is seeking a highly creative and technically skilled Motion Graphics Designer. This role develops dynamic visual content, animation, and multimedia storytelling experiences that support communications, outreach, and stakeholder engagement initiatives, transforming complex ideas into engaging motion-driven content that enhances audience understanding, engagement, and mission impact across digital and multimedia platforms. M&C Saatchi World Services is seeking a talented Motion Graphics Designer to create compelling animated content, multimedia storytelling assets, and motion-driven experiences that support high-profile communications, outreach, and engagement initiatives. Working at the intersection of design, storytelling, and digital engagement, you will transform complex information into visually engaging content that informs, inspires, and motivates diverse audiences. Collaborating closely with creative, communications, account, UX, and strategy teams, you will develop dynamic motion graphics and multimedia products that strengthen audience engagement across digital, social, presentation, video, and campaign channels. The ideal candidate combines strong creative instincts with technical expertise in animation and motion design. They are comfortable taking projects from concept through execution, collaborating across disciplines, and balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Success in this role requires a strong eye for visual storytelling, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to create content that is both strategically grounded and creatively compelling. This is a hybrid role; however, the ideal candidate will live in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship: Must be a United States Citizen (required by government contract).
Clearance Eligibility: Must be able and willing to obtain a U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret security clearance immediately upon employment.
Background Screening: Must be willing to submit to a rigorous federal background investigation, which includes an in-depth review of personal finances, criminal history, employment history, and drug use.
Experience creating motion graphics, animation, multimedia content, or digital storytelling products within a professional creative environment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, as required by the position.
Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in animation, motion design, visual storytelling, and multimedia production.

Nice To Haves

Degree or relevant experience in Motion Design, Animation, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop high-quality motion graphics, animations, kinetic typography, visual explainers, and multimedia content for digital, social, video, and presentation platforms.
Translate strategic objectives, audience insights, and complex subject matter into engaging visual narratives and motion-based storytelling experiences.
Support concept development, storyboarding, animation planning, and creative ideation for communications campaigns and multimedia initiatives.
Collaborate with designers, writers, strategists, UX specialists, and communications teams to develop integrated creative solutions.
Create and maintain motion graphics templates, animation libraries, visual assets, and reusable creative resources.
Support video production efforts through animation, compositing, visual effects, title sequences, transitions, and motion enhancements.
Ensure all creative outputs align with brand standards, accessibility requirements, and enterprise quality expectations.
Participate in creative reviews and feedback sessions, refining work based on stakeholder and team input.
Contribute to the development of social media content, digital campaigns, presentations, and multimedia communications products.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of creativity, accuracy, and execution.
Stay current on emerging motion graphics trends, animation techniques, AI-enabled creative tools, and evolving multimedia technologies.
Collaborate effectively across geographically distributed and multidisciplinary teams to support successful project delivery.
Support the continuous evolution of creative processes, workflows, and motion design best practices.

Benefits

12 weeks’ full pay for Primary Carers and 6 weeks for Secondary Carers (after one year of service; return requirements apply for subsequent leave). This applies to birth, adoption, and surrogacy.
Up to 10 days’ paid fertility leave per year (5 per cycle)
2 days’ paid leave for new grandparents
$2,500 annual interest-free parental loan
$6,000 interest-free fertility treatment loan
Choice of three medical plans (HSA at $0 cost; EPO 75% employer funded; PPO 65% employer funded)
70% employer-funded dental and vision coverage
Generous paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, including an office closure between Christmas & New Year's
Gym membership reimbursement and/or Wellhub subscription
401(k) with 4% employer match
24/7 mental health support through Self Space
Social events, happy hours, professional development trainings, etc.
Work from anywhere for up to 2 weeks per year (subject to approval)
$300 annual cultural stimulation allowance (accrued monthly; available after 90 days)
Weekly Thursday happy hour
Mentorship and Buddy programs