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Job Description
Job Title :
Senior Motion Designer Location:
Austin, TX onsite 4 x weekly
Duration:
12 months
Job Description:
Senior Motion Designer (Contract) Creative Center is Client's in-house agency, producing client, prospect, and internal communications across digital experiences. We're looking for a Senior Motion Designer to 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. You'll help define how motion enhances clarity, usability, and storytelling across Client's digital experiences—bringing thoughtful, high-quality animation into product and brand at scale. Creative things you'll do:
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 What you'll bring:
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