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Freelance Motion Designer

Job summary

Remote (United States)
Graphic Design

Work model

Fully remote
Only US
3 days ago
Job description

Motion Designer

Motion Designers are responsible for creating animations and graphic designs to help inspire curiosity and lower barriers to knowledge building across Complexly's projects. They work with Associate Producers and/or other key project stakeholders, to understand the factual details of an assignment and to gather key assets and references. As part of the Creative Department, they work with the Art Director to prioritize assignments and ensure deliverables are on-brand. Motion Designers work across a number of projects, so a keen attention to detail is necessary in order to remain organized and ensure deliverables look consistent.

More details on the position:

  • Job Title: Motion Designer
  • Status: Freelancer
  • Reports to: Director of Art & Design
  • Location: Remote, US-Based
  • Pay: $10,000/video
  • Term: 2 months

What you'll do:

  • Design accurate, engaging animated compositions.
  • Create original illustrations for data visualization and other projects as assigned.
  • Work with Director of Art and Design and key project stakeholders to understand the overall style and tone of a project so that deliverables are on-brand.
  • Work with the key project stakeholders to gather important assets and references so that deliverables are accurate and clear.
  • Source or create supplemental assets such as backgrounds, textures, or accent elements to make deliverables more interesting.
  • Incorporate feedback from key project stakeholders.
  • Properly archive and index created materials.
  • Other duties as assigned.

We want to hear from you if you have:

  • Exceptional organizational skills with great attention to detail.
  • 2 years of previous animation experience required.
  • Proficiency with Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop required.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills required.
  • Strong understanding of color theory and visual storytelling.
  • Illustration creation and design experience required.

About Complexly:

Complexly is a media company that produces shows like Crash Course, SciShow, Eons, Ask Hank Anything, Bizarre Beasts, Study Hall, and more. We were founded by John and Hank Green with a mission of creating trustworthy stuff and lowering barriers to knowledge building.

Complexly was a company privately owned by Hank and John Green. As of 2026, they have donated the company to the public as a new nonprofit 501c3 organization, which will help Complexly fulfill its mission for decades to come.

To learn more about Complexly, visit our website: https://complexly.com

Complexly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in, and are dedicated to, the principles of equal opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment.

How to apply:

If you're interested, apply by Wednesday, June 10.