Video & Motion Designer: Create Scalable Brand Stories

Cengage Group; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group in United States is seeking a Video / Motion Designer to bring ideas to life with motion and video that move the brand. You will design, animate and refine assets for marketing, brand and internal communications.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver visually compelling content, maintain brand standards, and develop scalable motion systems for fast production while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in video editing, motion graphics or related field.
• Proficiency in After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• Working knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, typography, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to translate 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 for fast, consistent reuse.
• Edit video content, including pacing, color correction, audio refinement, and basic compositing.
• Ensure 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

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Illustrator

Photoshop

Typography

Visual storytelling

Communication

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Premiere Pro

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Cengage Group in United States is seeking a Video / Motion Designer to bring ideas to life with motion and video that move the brand. You will design, animate and refine assets for marketing, brand and internal communications.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver visually compelling content, maintain brand standards, and develop scalable motion systems for fast production while meeting deadlines.