Digital Motion Graphics Animator

Job Description

Company Profile

At Sand Cherry Associates, we specialize in delivering strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally native, data-empowered solutions. Our success is driven by a dynamic team of highly skilled and energetic professionals dedicated to innovation and excellence.

Overview

We are seeking a talented Motion Graphics Animator to create compelling visual experiences across web, mobile, and digital platforms. This role will play a key part in bringing a refreshed brand identity to life through motion, animation, and visual storytelling. The ideal candidate combines strong design sensibilities with technical animation expertise and has experience developing scalable motion systems that enhance digital experiences and brand consistency. This is a remote, 12 month+ part time role at 20 hours/week on a 1099 contract. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. We do not offer Corp to Corp arrangements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Motion Design System Development
• Establish, define, and document official motion design principles, animation standards, transitions, and interaction behaviors for a rebranded visual identity.
• Develop motion guidelines that ensure consistency across web, mobile applications, marketing assets, and digital products.
• Create scalable motion frameworks that can be adopted across multiple teams and digital touchpoints.
• Partner with Brand, Product, UX, and Marketing teams to integrate motion design into the broader brand ecosystem.
• Brand Asset Refresh and Enhancement
• Refresh and modernize existing brand assets, templates, animations, and graphic elements to align with the updated visual identity.
• Update motion-enabled templates for marketing campaigns, social media, presentations, digital advertising, and other branded communications.
• Ensure all assets reflect current brand standards while enhancing visual engagement and usability.
• Motion Graphics Content Creation
• Concept, storyboard, design, and produce original motion graphics content to support brand launches, marketing campaigns, product initiatives, and ongoing communications.
• Create animated videos, promotional content, explainers, product demonstrations, social media assets, and digital campaign materials.
• Translate complex ideas into clear, engaging visual stories through motion and animation.
• Manage projects from concept through final production and delivery.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate closely with Creative, Brand, Product Design, UX, Marketing, and Digital Experience teams.
• Present concepts and creative recommendations to stakeholders.
• Incorporate feedback while maintaining creative excellence and alignment with brand objectives.
• Support ongoing initiatives through reusable motion assets and scalable design solutions.

Requirements

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in motion graphics, animation, visual design, or a related field.
• Strong portfolio showcasing motion design, animation, and digital storytelling capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience creating motion graphics for web, mobile applications, and digital marketing channels.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, transitions, and interaction design.
• Experience developing storyboards, animatics, and production-ready creative assets.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Animation, Digital Media, or a related field

Preferred

• Experience supporting brand refreshes, rebranding initiatives, or visual identity transformations.
• Familiarity with UX/UI motion design and interaction design best practices.
• Experience with Figma, Adobe Premiere Pro, Cinema 4D, Blender, or similar motion and 3D design tools.
• Experience developing design systems and documenting creative standards.
• Understanding of responsive design and platform-specific animation requirements.

Compensation

Sand Cherry Associates is required by Colorado law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range considers a wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and delivery model. This is an hourly 1099 role at $45-65/hour for 20 hours/week. Years of experience, level of education, geographic location, unique skills/qualifications for the specific role and potential certifications can be key factors in the final compensation for this role.

Benefits

Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do. At Sand Cherry, our Consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients’ industries. We recognize our employees for their contributions. Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry. Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization. We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce. Discover the experience that only comes with self-responsibility in the workplace. Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients. Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our Consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.