Motion Designer

gravillis™; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading entertainment marketing firm in Los Angeles is seeking a Motion Designer. You will animate social content and develop motion language for film and series campaigns. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of experience and proficiency in Adobe tools. Applications without a portfolio reel will not be considered.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of professional experience in motion design, preferably in entertainment marketing.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Strong storytelling instincts and understanding of pacing for short-form video.

Responsibilities

• Animate social content that translates the emotion and identity of a film or series.
• Develop cohesive motion language for titles and campaigns.
• Guide and mentor junior designers.

Skills

Adobe After Effects

Premiere

Photoshop

Illustrator

Storytelling instincts

Kinetic type integration

2D/3D animation

Social media formats knowledge

Job description

Position Type: Temp (3 month period to full time)

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

Department: Creative / Social Content

Experience Level: 2–5 years

Overview

We’re looking for a Motion Designer with a passion for film, television, and storytelling through motion. Reporting to the Creative Director and collaborating closely with Art Directors and fellow Artists, this role helps bring major entertainment campaigns to life across platforms. You’ll move fluidly between motion design, kinetic typography, editing, and visual design, creating content that resonates with today’s social culture. From trailer cutdowns to cinemagraphs, from key art motion adaptations to social-first storytelling, you’ll help define how each title moves, feels, and connects with audiences. The ideal candidate combines sharp design and motion sensibility with an editor’s rhythm and a deep understanding of how audiences engage with content in the social space.

What You’ll Do

• Bring stories to life: Animate social content that translates the emotion and identity of a film or series into short-form video
• Craft motion systems: Develop cohesive motion language for titles, campaigns, and platforms
• Own creative direction: Take projects from concept to execution, ensuring visual and tonal consistency
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Work closely with art directors, editors, strategists, and producers to deliver standout creative across formats
• Lead by example: Guide and mentor junior designers, providing creative feedback and workflow support
• Stay ahead of trends: Constantly explore new formats, techniques, and styles relevant to entertainment and culture

You Have

• 2–5 years of professional experience in motion design, preferably in entertainment marketing, film, or streaming
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Strong storytelling instincts and an understanding of pacing for short-form video (:05–:30)
• A refined sense of composition, typography, and color
• Experience integrating kinetic type, 2D/3D animation, and live-action elements
• Familiarity with social media formats and best practices (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X)
• A collaborative, solution-oriented mindset and a love for pushing creative boundaries
• Bonus: Experience with Cinema 4D, Redshift, or 3D workflows

You’ll Thrive Here If You

• Love storytelling and visual experimentation
• Can adapt quickly between titles, tones, and genres
• Are proactive, organized, and self-motivated under tight deadlines
• Want to help shape the voice of film and TV campaigns that reach millions

To Apply

Please include your portfolio or reel highlighting social, trailer, and entertainment-specific work. Applications without a reel will not be considered.