Motion Designer, Freelance (Location: Asia)

Instrument; United States; Remote; USD 68,880 - 110,208; Full time

Job summary

A digital product and brand agency is seeking a Freelance Motion Designer to create visually stunning content. This role requires agency experience and expertise in Adobe Creative Suite. Collaborate with a diverse, international team on impactful projects, demonstrating problem-solving skills through animation. The ideal candidate is flexible, organized, and communicates clearly across time zones.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience with a portfolio.
• Experience collaborating under tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to work across project stages and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a global team to create UI animations and motion graphics.
• Solve creative problems strategically using animation skills.
• Work closely with development teams to produce engaging motion.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Cinema 4D

Interactive design tools (Sketch, Figma)

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving through animation

Education

Training in Graphic Design, Motion Design, or related field

Job description

Motion Designer, Freelance (Location: Asia)

Join us to apply for the Motion Designer, Freelance (Location: Asia) role at Instrument.

Instrument is a remote-first digital product and brand experience agency with over 200 talented individuals organized into four specialized teams. We craft transformative experiences for our clients through best-in-class work. Our fully remote model fosters creativity, flexibility, and stronger client relationships, embracing diverse voices and perspectives.

We are seeking experienced motion designers passionate about creating visually stunning content. Candidates should have agency experience, collaborate under tight deadlines, and be eager to expand our freelance network in Asia. This role involves working with a dynamic, international team on impactful projects, with many requiring full-time availability.

What You Bring

• Training in Graphic Design, Motion Design, or a related field
• 3+ years of professional experience with a proud portfolio and clear project roles
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.), Cinema 4D, and interactive design tools like Sketch and Figma
• Strong organizational skills for managing files and collaboration
• A curious, fearless approach to problem-solving and storytelling through animation
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility to work across project stages and time zones in a remote environment

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with a diverse, global team to create content and interactive experiences, from UI animations to storyboards, motion graphics, and 3D
• Apply your animation skills to solve creative problems strategically
• Work closely with design and development teams to produce engaging motion across screens
• Demonstrate passion for motion design and digital culture
• Produce high-quality work and be a collaborative team player

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Design, Art/Creative, IT
• Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain

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