Motion Designer

Overview

Unleash your creative genius and technical prowess to craft stunning visuals that will captivate a global audience! As a Motion Designer, you’ll be a vital part of a leading life sciences and diagnostics company, transforming complex scientific concepts into compelling narratives that drive engagement and understanding. Partnering with Aquent, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering scientists and healthcare professionals.
This is your chance to make a real impact. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you’ll create cutting-edge motion graphics for a diverse range of media, from digital campaigns and social content to product visualizations and broadcast pieces. Your expertise in 2D and 3D animation will bring these stories to life, pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling and leaving a lasting impression.
Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize and create 2D and 3D motion graphics for various media, including video, digital campaigns, social content, and product visualizations.
• Design and animate using industry-standard software like After Effects and a 3D platform of your choice (Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya, or Houdini).
• Model, texture, light, and render 3D scenes and elements for integration into live-action or animated projects.
• Collaborate with creative directors, editors, and VFX artists to develop dynamic visuals aligned with brand and narrative goals.
• Manage animation projects from storyboard to delivery, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
• Stay current on design trends, animation techniques, and emerging software tools.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 4-6 years of professional experience in motion design and animation.
• Expert proficiency in After Effects and at least one 3D platform (Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya, or Houdini).
• Strong understanding of design principles, including typography, color theory, composition, and timing.
• Experience with rendering tools (Redshift, Octane, Arnold, or Eevee).
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and audio syncing techniques.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience with Unreal Engine, MoGraph workflows, or procedural animation.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $60 to $65 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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