Motion Designer — Create Brand Stories & Scalable Video

Cengage Group; Portland (ME); Remote; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group, a global education technology company, is seeking a Video / Motion Designer in the United States. You will create engaging video assets for brand, marketing, and internal communications, and design motion graphics for digital channels.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to maintain brand standards and scalable templates. Requirements include 3+ years in video editing or motion graphics, proficiency in After Effects and Premiere Pro, and strong typography/visual storytelling.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in video editing, motion graphics, or related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, typography, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to translate creative concepts into compelling motion and video experiences.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging video and motion design assets for brand, marketing, and internal communications
• Design and animate motion graphics for digital, social, web, presentations, and internal channels
• Develop and maintain templated motion and video systems to enable fast, consistent reuse across teams
• Edit video content, including pacing, color correction, audio refinement, and basic compositing
• Ensure all deliverables align with brand guidelines, visual identity, and quality standards
• Collaborate closely with designers, copywriters, creative leads, and program managers
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Prepare and deliver assets in multiple formats, resolutions, and aspect ratios
• Incorporate feedback and revisions efficiently while maintaining quality and timelines
• Maintain well‑organized files and adhere to established workflows and processes
• Stay current on motion design trends, tools, and industry best practices

Skills

Video editing

Motion graphics

Typography

Storytelling

Collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Cengage Group, a global education technology company, is seeking a Video / Motion Designer in the United States. You will create engaging video assets for brand, marketing, and internal communications, and design motion graphics for digital channels.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to maintain brand standards and scalable templates. Requirements include 3+ years in video editing or motion graphics, proficiency in After Effects and Premiere Pro, and strong typography/visual storytelling.