Graphic Designer / Motion Designer

Metreagency; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Metreagency, located in Minneapolis, is looking for an experienced Graphic Designer / Motion Designer. The role is an even split between graphic design and motion graphics, and requires a versatile creative capable of executing print, digital, social, and motion graphics/video projects.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of experience and a strong portfolio showcasing their design and motion capabilities. This is a full-time position with a hybrid schedule of 3 days in-office and 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in graphic design and motion design, preferably in an agency or studio.
• Portfolio demonstrating both design and motion capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently across multiple projects and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop creative assets for print, web, digital, and social channels.
• Collaborate with the creative team across all project types.
• Ensure timely production of high-quality work.

Skills

Graphic design

Motion design

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe After Effects

Creativity

Time management

Education

Degree in Graphic Design, Motion Design, or a related field

Tools

Premiere Pro

Figma

Procreate

Job description

Metre seeks an experienced Graphic Designer / Motion Designer to join the creative team to help execute print, digital, social, and motion graphics/video projects for a variety of clients and industries. This role is an even split between graphic design and motion graphics, requiring a versatile creative who can move fluidly between both disciplines. We need someone with strong technical knowledge and a sharp design aesthetic who can hit the ground running.

Salary Range: $50,000 – $65,000

The Role

• Design and develop creative assets for print, web, digital, and social channels.
• Develop and execute motion graphics and animation for digital, social, and broadcast.
• Collaborate with the creative team across all project types — from brand and print to video and motion.
• Present and defend work, strategies, and ideas to creative leadership.
• Review, proof, and critique design work across the team.
• Take responsibility for the overall quality of work on assigned projects and clients.
• Collaborate to set the direction of typography, photography, color, and other design elements.
• Work within the requirements of our creative process.
• Ensure efficient, high-quality, and timely production of all work.
• Full-time position (Monday–Friday, 8:00–5:00).
• Hybrid schedule of 3 days in-office and 2 days remote.

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A portfolio and/or reel of professional work demonstrating both design and motion capabilities.
• 2+ years of experience in graphic design and motion design. Agency or studio experience preferred.
• A degree in Graphic Design, Motion Design, or a related field.
• Excellent type, layout, and motion skills paired with a strong, consistent design aesthetic.
• The ability to work independently and efficiently across multiple projects and timelines.
• The ability to bring fresh, creative ideas to client work and design projects.
• Required software: Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and After Effects.
• Bonus skills: Premiere Pro, Figma, and Procreate.

About Metre

Metre is an independent agency that develops brand and communication strategies while utilizing research and data to connect with key audiences across a variety of industries. With offices in Minneapolis and La Crosse, WI, Metre operates in a large geographic region. Primary clients include government, healthcare, manufacturing, construction, and higher education.