Motion Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Team Red Dog is hiring a Motion Designer for our client, a global technology leader and AI-driven technology organization. In this highly visible role, you'll create compelling motion graphics, video content, and animations that enhance Microsoft 365 experiences used by millions of customers worldwide. You'll collaborate with product, design, and marketing teams to transform product stories into polished visual content while applying advanced motion design, video editing, storytelling, and production workflows. This is an exciting opportunity to combine creative excellence with AI-powered innovation, shaping customer-facing experiences across Copilot, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft 365 products.

Top Required Skills (Must Haves):

1. Motion Design & Video Production (2–4 years) – Advanced experience creating high-quality motion graphics, animations, and video content using Adobe After Effects and/or Adobe Premiere Pro for customer-facing, marketing, or product experiences.
2. Creative Storytelling & Visual Design – Strong understanding of motion principles, typography, pacing, composition, visual hierarchy, and brand consistency with a portfolio demonstrating polished visual storytelling.
3. Production Workflow Management – Experience managing file organization, naming conventions, version control, production schedules, deliverables, and revision tracking within a structured creative environment.
4. Adobe Creative Suite & Microsoft 365 – Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, along with familiarity using Microsoft 365 applications including Copilot, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Opportunity Overview:

Join a team at the forefront of AI-powered content experiences where your work will directly influence how millions of people interact with Microsoft 365 products. This role offers the opportunity to create motion graphics and video experiences that bring AI features, product stories, and customer education to life across marketing, social media, and digital experiences. You'll collaborate with world-class designers and product teams while helping shape the future of visual storytelling in next-generation productivity tools.

How you will make an impact:

• Create high-quality motion graphics, animations, video edits, and visual treatments for customer-facing, marketing, and social media experiences.
• Transform product narratives, raw assets, and concepts into polished motion design deliverables.
• Edit video content including screen captures, product demos, animations, and marketing assets into engaging final productions.
• Apply transitions, typography, motion effects, color correction, audio synchronization, and visual enhancements.
• Prepare deliverables optimized for multiple channels, formats, and aspect ratios.
• Ensure all creative work aligns with brand standards, accessibility guidelines, and visual design quality expectations.
• Manage production workflows including asset organization, file naming, version control, milestone tracking, and delivery schedules.
• Communicate project status, timelines, risks, and blockers proactively with stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with design, product, marketing, and business partners to refine creative solutions.
• Contribute creative recommendations that improve storytelling, customer engagement, and product communication.

The expertise you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Motion Design, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Film/Video Production, Digital Media, Studio Art/Fine Art, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of professional experience in motion design, video editing, or digital production.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe After Effects and/or Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience creating motion graphics and video assets for marketing, social media, customer-facing, or digital product experiences.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating motion graphics, visual storytelling, and polished production work.
• Excellent understanding of animation, typography, pacing, composition, visual hierarchy, and branding.
• Experience managing production workflows including file organization, version control, and project tracking.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications including Copilot, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience working in structured production environments with formal review cycles is preferred.
• Familiarity with accessibility best practices for video content is a plus.
• Experience supporting technology, SaaS, enterprise software, or productivity products is preferred.

What makes a candidate highly successful in this role:

Top candidates combine exceptional creative talent with strong production discipline. They demonstrate outstanding motion design craftsmanship through a polished portfolio while also excelling at managing complex production workflows, version control, and delivery schedules. Successful candidates communicate proactively, collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams, adapt quickly to evolving priorities, and consistently deliver high-quality work with minimal revisions. They are equally comfortable developing creative concepts and executing detailed production tasks that ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule.

Why Work with Team Red Dog?

At Team Red Dog, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to personalized service and our deep experience in matching talented professionals with meaningful roles at some of the world's most inspiring companies is what sets us apart. We take the time to understand your unique skills, strengths, and passions—because we believe your career should reflect who you are.

Whether you're looking to grow, pivot, or simply find a place where your work truly matters, we offer opportunities that empower you to make a positive impact. With excellent benefits, a supportive team, and a role where you can thrive while doing what you love, we're here to help you take the next step with confidence. Join us—and discover what it means to be genuinely valued in your career.

Generous benefits package for qualified employees includes:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and life)
• Employer-matched 401K plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Estimated Start Date: Immediately

Location: Redmond, WA (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week)

Job #: 2565

Job Type and Estimated Duration: W2 contract opportunity through December 31, 2026, with the potential to extend up to 18 months total, subject to performance, budget, and client discretion.

Rate: $40–$43/hour

Team Red Dog is committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, reach out to View email address on ziprecruiter.com, and we will work to ensure an accessible experience. We strictly adhere to federal, state, and local laws to maintain a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

We offer competitive compensation aligned with U.S. industry standards, and our final offer will reflect the candidate's location, job-specific skills, experience, and knowledge.

• All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
• Team Red Dog is an E-Verify employer.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a reference and background check.
• Please no solicitations from C2C or recruiting firms.