Freelance Senior Motion Artist — AI-Driven Edits

Monks; Sydney Township (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Monks is seeking a Senior Motion Artist / Editor to join a regional creative team, transforming footage and assets into polished video and motion deliverables for rapid-turn campaigns. You will edit, design motion graphics, and ensure visuals align with brand systems while collaborating with a distributed global team.

The ideal candidate blends strong editing instincts with motion-design expertise, shaping edits, animating graphics, and timing visuals to audio, while embracing AI-driven

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in motion design, video editing or post-production within an agency, technology company or in-house creative organization.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• Working proficiency in Figma, including navigating files, reviewing components and exporting production-ready assets.
• Strong motion-graphics, animation and editorial storytelling skills.
• Experience working with existing footage, static design assets, voiceover and music.
• Strong understanding of pacing, timing, composition, typography and audio synchronization.
• Ability to animate charts, diagrams and technical information clearly and accurately.
• Familiarity with established brand systems, templates and reusable motion toolkits.
• Strong file organization, version-control and self-QA practices.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage rapid turnarounds and maintain quality when priorities shift.
• Experience working effectively across regions, time zones and distributed teams.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills.
• Interest in AI, emerging technology and production innovation.

Responsibilities

• Edit existing footage and approved content into clear, engaging video deliverables.
• Create motion graphics, animated typography, transitions and supporting visual elements.
• Apply established brand guidelines, motion principles and design systems across all work.
• Use existing content thoughtfully to make technical and editorial stories more dynamic and accessible.
• Time edits and animation precisely to voiceover, music and other audio elements.
• Partner with designers to adapt static assets, layouts, charts and graphics for motion.
• Work with technical writers and producers to maintain narrative clarity and content accuracy.
• Interpret briefs and feedback independently, identifying gaps and asking focused questions when needed.
• Create efficient workflows and reusable motion components that support rapid-turnaround production.
• Prepare organized project files that can be easily understood and continued by distributed teams.
• Support clear, documented handoffs when work continues across regions or shifts.
• Conduct thorough self-QA across visual quality, timing, audio, spelling, brand alignment, specifications and version control.
• Incorporate feedback quickly while maintaining craft and consistency.
• Use approved AI and creative technology tools to support editing, animation and production efficiency.
• Maintain discretion when working with confidential and highly sensitive information.

Skills

Motion design

Video editing

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Figma

Typography

Audio sync

Brand systems

Editorial storytelling

Team collaboration

Job description

Monks is seeking a Senior Motion Artist / Editor to join a regional creative team, transforming footage and assets into polished video and motion deliverables for rapid-turn campaigns. You will edit, design motion graphics, and ensure visuals align with brand systems while collaborating with a distributed global team.

The ideal candidate blends strong editing instincts with motion-design expertise, shaping edits, animating graphics, and timing visuals to audio, while embracing AI-driven