Freelance Motion Designer / Animator
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