What are the responsibilities and job description for the Motion Designer (Contract) position at Cella?
Location: Austin, TX, onsite 4 x weekly
Type: 12 month contract with potential for extension
Compensation Range: $40 - 45 per hour
Our Client’s in-house agency, producing client, prospect, and internal communications across digital experiences. We’re looking for a Motion Designer to lead motion-driven storytelling and elevate how our brand and products come to life through animation. This is a motion-first role with a strong focus on digital product and brand experiences—blending creative concepting with hands-on execution.
Responsibilities:
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Type: 12 month contract with potential for extension
Compensation Range: $40 - 45 per hour
Our Client’s in-house agency, producing client, prospect, and internal communications across digital experiences. We’re looking for a Motion Designer to lead motion-driven storytelling and elevate how our brand and products come to life through animation. This is a motion-first role with a strong focus on digital product and brand experiences—blending creative concepting with hands-on execution.
Responsibilities:
- You'll help define how motion enhances clarity, usability, and storytelling across Client's digital experiences-bringing thoughtful, high-quality animation into product and brand at scale.
- Design and deliver motion across digital experiences, including product animations, video content, data visualizations, UI transitions, and interaction states.
- Translate complex ideas into clear, compelling visual narratives.
- Partner with UX/UI designers, creatives, and developers to integrate motion into product and marketing experiences.
- Ensure a consistent, scalable motion language that balances brand expression, usability, and performance.
- Create and refine supporting static assets (e.g., illustration, compositing, light design work) as needed.
- Uphold and evolve brand standards across digital touchpoints.
- Present work, incorporate feedback, and contribute to a collaborative creative culture.
- 5 years of experience specializing in motion design, animation, and concept-driven storytelling.
- A portfolio demonstrating motion work across digital products, brand, and/or interactive experiences.
- Expert-level proficiency in After Effects; strong working knowledge of Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- Experience with Figma and Lottie (or similar) for product integration and developer handoff.
- Strong understanding of motion principles for UX (e.g., transitions, hierarchy, feedback).
- Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g., reduced motion) and performance optimization.
- Experience working closely with product teams and engineering.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear communication skills and confidence presenting to cross-functional partners.
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Salary : $40 - $45