Motion Designer

Creative Circle is partnering with a large consumer brand to expand an internal creative studio focused on digital-first design and content production. We are seeking an experienced Motion Designer to be a dedicated contractor to this client, contributing to high-volume work within established brand systems. This will be 40 hours per week, in a hybrid capacity, at their office in Cincinnati through at least the end of the year. There will likely be an initial ramp up period of 20-30 hours per week in May and June. 

The Motion Designer will bring content to life through motion, sound, and storytelling, enhancing creative work with movement, rhythm, and product emphasis that captures attention and drives engagement. This role helps transform static assets into compelling, platform-native experiences that stand out in fast-moving feeds. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail-oriented creator who works efficiently in a fast-paced, iterative studio environment.

Responsibilities:
-Animate and enhance content for social, digital commerce, and paid media 
-Add motion, transitions, music, and timing to highlight products and key benefits 
-Create short-form video and motion graphics optimized for performance 
-Collaborate closely with designers and other creative partners to elevate ideas 
-Ensure all animations feel on-brand, engaging, and platform-native

Requirements:
-Strong motion design and visual storytelling skills 
-Experience creating short-form video for social and digital platforms 
-Proficiency in After Effects, Premiere Pro, or similar motion tools 
-Understanding of pacing, rhythm, and attention dynamics in social feeds 
-Ability to work quickly while maintaining high-quality output 
-Comfort collaborating in a fast-paced, iterative studio environment 
-Experience using AI tools and prompt-based workflows for creative execution 
-Demonstrated learning agility and proficiency across multiple AI platforms

This position is with Creative360 (C360), Creative Circle's managed services division. C360 builds and manages creative and marketing project teams and dedicated studios on behalf of our clients. A C360 Engagement Lead will oversee the scope, deliverables, reporting, and operations support, so you can focus on the things you do best! 

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.

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Trevor Wood - Senior Solutions Delivery Recruiter

For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This is a new role.

This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 04/20/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

This job was posted on 04/20/2026 and is open for 60 days

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