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Our success is driven by a dynamic team of highly skilled and energetic professionals dedicated to innovation and excellence.\nOverview\nWe 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, full-time, 8-month, W-2 compensation with an annual range of $115-125k consulting engagement. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. We do not offer Corp to Corp arrangements.\nDuties & Responsibilities\nMotion Design System Development\nEstablish, define, and document official motion design principles, animation standards, transitions, and interaction behaviors for a rebranded visual identity.\nDevelop motion guidelines that ensure consistency across web, mobile applications, marketing assets, and digital products.\nCreate scalable motion frameworks that can be adopted across multiple teams and digital touchpoints.\nPartner with Brand, Product, UX, and Marketing teams to integrate motion design into the broader brand ecosystem.\nBrand Asset Refresh and Enhancement\nRefresh and modernize existing brand assets, templates, animations, and graphic elements to align with the updated visual identity.\nUpdate motion-enabled templates for marketing campaigns, social media, presentations, digital advertising, and other branded communications.\nEnsure all assets reflect current brand standards while enhancing visual engagement and usability.\nMotion Graphics Content Creation\nConcept, storyboard, design, and produce original motion graphics content to support brand launches, marketing campaigns, product initiatives, and ongoing communications.\nCreate animated videos, promotional content, explainers, product demonstrations, social media assets, and digital campaign materials.\nTranslate complex ideas into clear, engaging visual stories through motion and animation.\nManage projects from concept through final production and delivery.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nCollaborate closely with Creative, Brand, Product Design, UX, Marketing, and Digital Experience teams.\nPresent concepts and creative recommendations to stakeholders.\nIncorporate feedback while maintaining creative excellence and alignment with brand objectives.\nSupport ongoing initiatives through reusable motion assets and scalable design solutions.\nRequirements\nRequirements\n3+ years of professional experience in motion graphics, animation, visual design, or a related field.\nStrong portfolio showcasing motion design, animation, and digital storytelling capabilities.\nAdvanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Adobe Creative Suite.\nExperience creating motion graphics for web, mobile applications, and digital marketing channels.\nStrong understanding of animation principles, timing, transitions, and interaction design.\nExperience developing storyboards, animatics, and production-ready creative assets.\nExcellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.\nAbility to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.\nBachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Animation, Digital Media, or a related field \nPreferred\nExperience supporting brand refreshes, rebranding initiatives, or visual identity transformations.\nFamiliarity with UX/UI motion design and interaction design best practices.\nExperience with Figma, Adobe Premiere Pro, Cinema 4D, Blender, or similar motion and 3D design tools.\nExperience developing design systems and documenting creative standards.\nUnderstanding of responsive design and platform-specific animation requirements.\nCompensation\nSand 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 a remote, full-time, 8-month, W-2 compensation with an annual range of $115-125k consulting engagement 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.\nBenefits\nOur 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. 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