Motion Designer & Animator — Hybrid (After Effects)

ARTISAN; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ARTISAN is seeking a Motion Designer/Animator for a full-time hybrid role in Indianapolis. You will take briefs from storyboard to final animation, delivering high-impact motion graphics primarily with After Effects, and collaborating with the team on brand-driven visuals.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of motion design experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Onsite obligations include commuting to Indianapolis at least one day a week.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional motion design or animation experience.
• Strong portfolio or reel showcasing motion craft.
• Advanced Adobe After Effects; Illustrator and Photoshop proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Take ideas from creative brief to final animation.
• Create polished motion graphics primarily in After Effects.
• Translate ideas into clear visual stories.
• Apply brand guidelines and evolve brands through motion.
• Collaborate with the creative team and manage assignments.
• Produce work for social, digital, large-format, and campaigns.
• Contribute 3D design capabilities when appropriate.

Skills

Motion design

Portfolio

After Effects

Illustrator

Photoshop

3D design

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Illustrator

Photoshop

3D design tools

Job description

ARTISAN is seeking a Motion Designer/Animator for a full-time hybrid role in Indianapolis. You will take briefs from storyboard to final animation, delivering high-impact motion graphics primarily with After Effects, and collaborating with the team on brand-driven visuals.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of motion design experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Onsite obligations include commuting to Indianapolis at least one day a week.