Motion Designer

shortart.co; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules to accommodate academic calendars

Supervised educational environment

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A creative agency is seeking a Junior Motion Designer for an unpaid internship focused on mentorship and professional development. The ideal candidate should possess strong artistic versatility, proficiency in motion graphics, and a good understanding of animation principles. This role includes animating high-quality graphics and participating in production meetings. Candidates should be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant design program, eager to learn, and pursue academic credit or mentorship.

Qualifications

• Artistic versatility in graphic design, layout, and color theory.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in motion graphics through a portfolio.
• Basic understanding of both 2D and 3D workflows.

Responsibilities

• Animate high quality 2D and 2.5D graphics for projects.
• Translate storyboards into finished motion sequences.
• Apply visual effects and lighting principles to create a cohesive look.

Skills

Artistic Versatility

High proficiency in Adobe After Effects

Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator

Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop

Basic knowledge of 3D software (C4D, Blender)

Education

Currently enrolled in a Motion Media, Graphic Design, Animation, or related Digital Arts program

Job description

Junior Motion Designer – For Academic Credit or Mentorship

Company: shortart.co

Location: Remote/On-site/Hybrid

Open to students seeking academic credit, mentorship, or OPT (F-1 visa) students (must meet DOL criteria for unpaid work in the U.S. We are not accepting STEM Program extensions at the moment).

About the Role:

Join shortart.co as a Junior Motion Designer and master the art of visual storytelling through movement. This role is dedicated to the Motion Design and Animation phase of our pipeline, where static designs are transformed into dynamic cinematic experiences. You will focus on kinetic typography, seamless transitions, and rhythmic timing, ensuring that every movement enhances the narrative mood and effectively communicates the project's core message.

Strict Requirements:

• Artistic Versatility: We are looking for a well-rounded creator. While this role focuses on motion, you must possess a versatile skill set in graphic design, layout, and color theory.
• Hybrid Foundation: You must have a basic understanding of both 2D and 3D workflows. While much of your output may be 2D based, you should understand how to incorporate 3D elements or use 3D space within software to ensure depth and dynamic camera movement.
• Entry Level/Unpaid: This is an entry level position designed for educational value and professional development. Please do not apply if you are seeking a wage or financial compensation.

This unpaid internship is designed to provide mentorship and portfolio growth. You will work under the supervision of experienced designers to learn the nuances of easing, temporal spacing, and high end compositing within a professional production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Motion Execution: Animate high quality 2D and 2.5D graphics that align with the project’s established visual identity and style guides.
• Composition & Timing: Translate storyboards and style frames into finished motion sequences, ensuring that the pacing matches the intended emotional beat or voiceover.
• Asset Preparation: Take static illustrations or vector files and professionally break them apart for animation, ensuring clean layering and rigging.
• Visual Effects & Compositing: Apply principles of motion blur, secondary animation, and lighting effects to polish scenes and create a cohesive final look.
• Technical Optimization: Organize project files with clean naming conventions and pre compositions to ensure assets are easily adjustable for the creative lead.
• Collaborative Reviews: Participate in production meetings to understand how motion curves and transitions contribute to the overall storytelling and user experience.

Requirements

• Motion Portfolio: A reel or portfolio demonstrating proficiency in motion graphics across multiple styles (explainer style, title design, or abstract motion). This is a strict requirement.
• Software Skills: High proficiency in Adobe After Effects. Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is essential for asset preparation.
• Foundational Principles: A solid understanding of the 12 Principles of Animation, specifically easing, squash and stretch, and anticipation.
• 3D Literacy: Basic knowledge of 3D layers or software (C4D, Blender, or Element 3D) is a significant plus for creating depth.
• Education: Currently enrolled in (or recently graduated from) a Motion Media, Graphic Design, Animation, or related Digital Arts program.
• Learning Mindset: Seeking academic credit or mentorship to bridge the gap between student assignments and professional grade motion branding.
• For OPT students: Position is unpaid and meets DOL criteria for unpaid internships.

Additional Notes

Schedules are flexible to accommodate academic calendars and learning goals. All work is educational, supervised, and structured around skill development rather than production quotas. This is an unpaid internship focused on professional growth and portfolio development.

SCAD Alumni preferred, but all are welcome to apply!