Motion Designer

Terra is hiring a Motion Designer to join its international team and support U.S.-based clients. This role focuses on producing motion graphics and animation content for a major strategic client partnership, with healthcare experience considered a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with creative leadership, designers, and project managers to understand objectives and translate concepts into engaging motion graphics and animations.
• Design and produce motion graphics for multiple formats, including social media, websites, sizzle reels, presentations, and video projects.
• Create storyboards, style frames, and animatics to explore, visualize, and validate creative direction.
• Apply and follow existing brand guidelines to maintain consistency and cohesion across all deliverables.
• Edit video content by integrating motion graphics and animation to strengthen visual storytelling.
• Build and manage a library of motion design assets, templates, and resources to improve efficiency on future projects.
• Track developments in motion design and tools, and share new ideas to support the team’s creative output.
• Manage scheduling independently and communicate proactively with project managers to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions by generating innovative concepts and improving production standards.
• Serve as a dedicated team member for one of Terra’s largest and most strategic client partnerships.

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency with motion design tools, including Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, and Adobe Premiere Pro.
• 5+ years of experience as a Motion Designer or in a closely related role, with a portfolio demonstrating relevant work.
• Strong command of motion graphics, animation, and visual storytelling principles, with a detailed, quality-focused approach.
• Knowledge of typography, color theory, and core graphic design fundamentals.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment, including clear communication of ideas and concepts.
• Experience creating animations tailored for different platforms, including social media, websites, and video.
• Strong time management skills, with the capability to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Interest in staying current with trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in motion design and animation.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability to address creative or technical challenges as they arise.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present ideas internally and with clients.
• Availability aligned with the Pacific Time Zone, working hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PT.

Tools & Technologies

• Adobe After Effects
• Cinema 4D
• Adobe Premiere Pro

Location & Compensation

Location: Remote (Remote).
Salary: USD 75,000 - 100,000 per year.
Experience level: Minimum 5 years.