Motion Designer / Video Editor (6985)

Job Overview Support online vendors on a global scale as the one-stop-shop for motion design and video editing. RUN Studios, along with its client partner, a large online retailer headquartered in Seattle, is seeking a Motion Designer / Video Editor to join our creative team as a dedicated contractor for a 3‑month project. This hybrid position requires multiple days onsite in Seattle, WA. Responsibilities Design and animate video content end‑to‑end, including concept development, storyboarding, asset creation, animation, and final output. Edit live‑action and mixed‑media video projects (non‑animation), including cutting, basic color correction, basic audio leveling, and finishing. Create motion graphics, lower thirds, transitions, and visual effects for social media and digital platforms. Collaborate with producers, editors, and stakeholders to translate creative briefs into polished video deliverables. Maintain brand consistency across all visual outputs. Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. Qualifications 3+ years of professional experience in motion design and video editing. Strong portfolio demonstrating both animation/motion graphics work and live‑action video editing. Ability to take a project from initial design concept through final animated delivery without supervision. Understanding of storytelling, pacing, and visual hierarchy. Experience creating content for social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.). Excellent time management and ability to work within structured production timelines. In‑depth understanding of the following tools: Figma – UI/UX asset design, layout creation, and collaboration with design teams. Adobe After Effects – Motion graphics, animation, compositing, and visual effects. Adobe Premiere Pro – Video editing, basic color correction, basic audio leveling, and final output. Adobe Illustrator – Vector asset creation, icon design, and graphic development for animation. Bonus Qualifications Experience with Adobe Express or similar rapid‑content tools. Familiarity with 3D animation or Cinema 4D. Experience working within brand guidelines for large‑scale organizations. Knowledge of current social media video trends and best practices. Additional Position Details Supervisory Responsibilities: None. Physical Demands: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Work Environment: Typical for an office setting or home environment. Hybrid remote/onsite in Seattle, WA. Travel: None. Compensation Pay Range: $70.00 – $85.00 (Hourly). The successful candidate’s pay will be based on various factors such as individual qualifications and work location. Benefits Benefits and perks may vary depending on location and nature of the work, but eligible employees have access to medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D benefits, health savings and flexible spending accounts, other telehealth and wellness benefits, a minimum of seven paid holidays per year, accrual of at least 6.5 days (Temporary Employment) to at least 15 days (Regular Employment) of paid time off per year, a 401k plan with company match, discretionary bonuses dependent on company, team or individual performance, and referral bonuses for eligible hired referrals. Equal Opportunity Employer As an equal opportunity employer, RUN Studios is committed to pay equity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Run Studios