Freelance Motion Designer

Worktank; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Worktank is seeking a freelance Motion Designer based in Seattle, WA (onsite) to produce motion graphics for corporate video and live or virtual broadcast. You will convert creative direction into polished visuals across post-production and real-time environments.

Bring 3+ years of motion design experience, strong After Effects and Adobe Creative Suite skills, and a reel that demonstrates design sensibility and craft.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional motion design experience in corporate, brand, or broadcast work.
• Fluency in After Effects and the Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop and Illustrator).
• A reel demonstrating strong design sensibility and animation craft.
• Strong command of typography, layout, color, and brand systems.
• Clear communication, comfort taking direction, and reliability under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design and animate motion graphics for corporate videos.
• Build and prepare broadcast graphics for live and virtual events.
• Create additional supporting design assets such as presentation graphics, event branding, and promotional materials.
• Partner with producers, editors, and directors to translate creative direction into finished visuals.
• Incorporate client feedback while maintaining a consistent design and quality bar.

Skills

Motion design

Design sensibility

Animation craft

Typography

Layout

Color

Brand systems

Clear communication

Deadline reliability

Tools

After Effects

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

Cinema 4D

Blender

Job description

Worktank is seeking a Freelance Motion Designer based in Seattle, WA (onsite) to produce motion graphics for corporate video and live or virtual broadcast. This role focuses on turning creative direction into polished visuals across both post-production and real-time environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and animate motion graphics for corporate videos, including graphics packages, lower thirds, titles, transitions, and other on-screen elements
• Build and prepare broadcast graphics for live and virtual events, supporting show clock requirements and real-time or playback needs
• Create additional supporting design assets as required, such as presentation graphics, event branding, and promotional materials
• Partner with producers, editors, and directors to translate creative direction into finished visuals for both live environments and post-production workflows
• Integrate client and stakeholder feedback across review rounds while maintaining a consistent design and quality bar

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional motion design experience, ideally across corporate, brand, or broadcast work
• Fluency in After Effects and the Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop and Illustrator)
• A reel demonstrating strong design sensibility and animation craft
• Strong command of typography, layout, color, and brand systems
• Clear communication, comfort taking direction, and reliability under deadlines

Tools & Technologies

• After Effects
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Cinema 4D
• Blender

Compensation & Work Style

• Freelance hourly compensation: $75.00 to $95.00 per hour based on qualifications
• Project selection: you can choose projects that align with your interests and skill set
• Scheduling flexibility: ability to set your own schedule around personal life or other commitments
• Location: onsite in Seattle, WA

Additional Information

• Collaborate with diverse teams, directors, and clients, supporting a broader creative range
• High degree of autonomy within a collaborative leadership team
• Strong learning culture, including hiring for fulltime roles from within

Exceptional Candidate Profile

• Hands-on experience with live or broadcast graphics, including real-time playout or show-clock environments
• Familiarity with broadcast graphics systems or workflows for live events
• 3D skills using Cinema 4D, Blender, or similar tools
• Editing skills to jump into a timeline when needed
• Familiarity with enterprise or tech-industry clients and their brand standards