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Creative Lead - Design, Animation and Video (Freelance)

Prototype MKTG
Lead, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 7/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/17/2026
CREATIVE LEAD (DESIGN / ANIMATION / VIDEO) (FREELANCE)

About Prototype MKTG

Prototype MKTG is a strategy-led creative agency that helps brands grow through experience-driven marketing — connecting people, culture, and ideas that move both hearts and business metrics.

We specialize in brand strategy, digital growth, and experiential marketing, delivering campaigns that blend storytelling and measurable results. Clients include: Shopware, Bevel, Procter & Gamble, McDonald’s, Rock the Bells, Clutch Towels, and more.

Learn more: www.prototypemktg.com

About The Role

We’re expanding our creative collective and seeking talented designers, animators, and video editors who can translate campaign concepts into engaging visuals. You’ll collaborate closely with strategists and creative leads to bring ideas to life across digital, social, and experiential platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Produce creative assets for digital campaigns, social content, and brand visuals.
  • Translate strategy and messaging into compelling design.
  • Create motion graphics, short videos, and animations.
  • Collaborate on art direction and concept development.
  • Deliver work that aligns with brand guidelines and campaign tone.

Qualifications

  • Proven portfolio in branding, social, digital, or motion design.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) or equivalent.
  • Ability to work on quick-turn projects with precision and creativity.
  • Bonus: Experience with experiential visuals or event branding.

Contract Type: Per deliverable or project

Additional Information:

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Prototype MKTG (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact careers@prototypemktg.com if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

TO APPLY, EMAIL YOUR RESUME AND ANY OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO CAREERS@PROTOTYPEMKTG.COM AND PUT "CREATIVE LEAD FIRST NAME" AS THE SUBJECT.

CREATIVE LEAD (DESIGN / ANIMATION / VIDEO) (FREELANCE)

Responsibilities

  • Produce creative assets for digital campaigns, social content, and brand visuals.
  • Translate strategy and messaging into compelling design.
  • Create motion graphics, short videos, and animations.
  • Collaborate on art direction and concept development.
  • Deliver work that aligns with brand guidelines and campaign tone.

Qualifications

  • Proven portfolio in branding, social, digital, or motion design.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) or equivalent.
  • Ability to work on quick-turn projects with precision and creativity.
  • Bonus: Experience with experiential visuals or event branding.

Contract Type: Per deliverable or project

Additional Information:

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Prototype MKTG (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact careers@prototypemktg.com if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

TO APPLY, EMAIL YOUR RESUME AND ANY OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO CAREERS@PROTOTYPEMKTG.COM AND PUT "CREATIVE LEAD FIRST NAME" AS THE SUBJECT.

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