Associate Motion Designer

The Associate Motion Designer at 5:00 Films & Media designs and animates motion graphics and graphic design assets across digital, video, and print. The role reports to the Art Director and is based in Columbia, MD, with in-office work three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Design and animate basic-to-intermediate graphics, typography, and visual elements for digital, video, and social platforms.
• Create motion graphics templates for social content and update periodically with new content.
• Prepare design assets for workflows across video, animation, and motion graphics projects.
• Stay current with trends and techniques in motion design.
• Design layouts and visual assets for print and digital, including brochures, one-pagers, and branded materials.
• Maintain visual consistency across formats and channels.
• Support senior designers on more complex projects.
• Stay current with trends and techniques in graphic design.
• Take direction from the Art Director and apply feedback through iteration.
• Collaborate with other designers and video producers on creative projects.
• Manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and creative team environment.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects.
• Strong foundational design skills: layout, typography, color, visual hierarchy.
• Working knowledge of animation principles, timing, and motion graphics.
• Familiarity with designing for digital and social media platforms.
• Ability to take direction, apply feedback, and iterate thoughtfully.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• A portfolio or reel (student work and personal projects are welcome; for collaborative work, describe your specific contributions.)
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, animation, or equivalent experience.

Technologies

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Illustrator
• Photoshop
• After Effects
• Cinema 4D
• Blender
• Figma

Bonus Points

• Experience with Cinema 4D or Blender.
• Familiarity with Figma.
• Illustration skills.
• Familiarity with brand identity systems and style guides
• Experience with short-form social content.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: USD 60,000 per year

• Employer matching 401(k)
• Profit sharing and performance-based bonuses
• Health, dental and vision insurance options with 80% employer-paid premium after 90 days of employment
• Flexible work-from-home and paid time off
• Paid holidays and parental leave
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Professional development assistance

How to Apply

Please submit the following through Indeed (we may miss applications sent via email):

1. Portfolio (most important). Student work and personal projects are welcome. For collaborative projects, please describe your specific role and contributions.
2. Cover Letter. Tell us a bit about yourself, what excites you about design and motion, and why you're interested in growing your career at a creative agency. Also, please share a superpower you have or a superpower you wish you had.
3. Resume
4. Pay: $60,000.00 per year