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AKQA

Freelance Senior Designer

Washington, DC · Remote

$2.6K - $3.0K/wk

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Designer to support a nationally recognized ... Confident with both static and motion design, with a clear point of view on how animation elevates ...

US AI

Contract Animator

Rockville, MD · On-site

Contract / Freelance Duration: [e.g., 1-3 months, with potential extension] Hours: [e.g., 20-40 ... compelling motion design and animation. This role will support marketing, brand, and product ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Design Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$95K - $142K/yr

Lead a team of designers (senior, junior, and freelancers) to deliver high-quality creative work ... Skills in motion graphics, animation, and video editing. * Experience with brand refreshes and ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Design Manager

Washington, DC · Hybrid

Lead a team of designers (senior, junior, and freelancers) to deliver high-quality creative work ... Skills in motion graphics, animation, and video editing. * Experience with brand refreshes and ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Design Manager

Washington, DC · Hybrid

Lead a team of designers (senior, junior, and freelancers) to deliver high-quality creative work ... Skills in motion graphics, animation, and video editing. * Experience with brand refreshes and ...

NJI Media LLC

Motion Graphic Designer

Washington, DC · On-site

... character rigging, and beyond. * Design for the Moment: Produce fast-turnaround graphics for the ... Develop storyboards, illustrations, animations, and video graphics that carry a clear message and ...

NJI Media LLC

Motion Graphic Designer

Washington, DC

... character rigging, and beyond. * Design for the Moment: Produce fast-turnaround graphics for the ... Develop storyboards, illustrations, animations, and video graphics that carry a clear message and ...

Bloomforth Corp

Creative Director

Washington, DC · On-site

... brand design, compelling content, and technology. • Produce fresh, innovative work that ... Lead a cross-functional team of social media experts, videographers, designers, animators, and ...

Bloomforth Corp

Creative Director

Washington, DC · On-site

... house and freelancers). Ability to be flexible, resourceful, and take on a variety of creative ... Design and implement strategies, tactics and resources necessary to achieve defined benchmarks and ...

Avalere Health

Creative Director

Washington, DC · On-site

Shapes staffing and resourcing plans across brands, balancing in-house talent with freelance ... design trends, typography, photography, illustration, film, animation, and emerging visual ...

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What is the difference between Freelance Animation Character Design vs Freelance 3D Modeler?

AspectFreelance Animation Character DesignFreelance 3D Modeler
Skills & CredentialsDrawing, illustration, character concept skills, portfolio3D modeling, software proficiency (e.g., Blender, Maya), portfolio
Work EnvironmentCreative studios, remote, client meetingsRemote, studio, or on-site, client collaboration
Industry UsageAnimation, gaming, advertisingGaming, film, product visualization
Search & Comparison IntentClients seeking character design for animation projectsClients needing 3D models for various media

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Freelance Senior Designer

AKQA

Washington, DC • Remote

$2.6K - $3.0K/wk

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

At AKQA (part of WPP), we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

Creatives at AKQA apply artistry and craftsmanship to strategic insight to create and bring to life beautiful ideas that move the world. Skilled storytellers and conceptors, they work in a multidisciplinary environment to develop labors of love that delight customers and deliver results for clients. Designers play essential roles in the strategy, conception, and design of beautiful ideas, products and services, bringing exceptional creative thought and craft output from brief to end user.

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Designer to support a nationally recognized financial brand celebrated for its bold creative ambitions and culturally resonant work. In this role you will be designing static and animated banner ads for a social card campaign, bringing strong creative judgment and visual craft to work that will reach a wide audience. You are a conceptual, design-forward creative who can also execute at a production level when the work calls for it, but this is not a production design role. Senior creative thinking and craft are what matter most here. This is a remote freelance role from August 17 through October 16, 2026.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

  • Design static and animated banner ads across a range of sizes and formats for a social card campaign, bringing both creative ambition and technical precision to every deliverable
  • Bring strong conceptual and visual thinking to the work, ensuring each execution is purposeful, on-brand, and visually compelling
  • Execute animation with a confident, considered hand, understanding how motion serves communication without overwhelming it
  • Maintain the quality and consistency of assets across a campaign system, adapting designs thoughtfully across formats and placements
  • Execute production-level work when required, with the craft and attention to detail that ensures every file is delivery-ready
  • Collaborate closely with creative leads, strategists, and other team members to ensure the work is aligned to brief and client expectations

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

  • A compelling portfolio demonstrating strong creative and design craft across digital advertising, social, and campaign work
  • Confident with both static and motion design, with a clear point of view on how animation elevates an idea rather than decorates it
  • A senior creative sensibility; you bring concept and craft in equal measure and know the difference between designing and producing
  • Comfortable working efficiently across a campaign system with multiple formats and asset variations
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Collaborative, receptive to feedback, and motivated by delivering work that performs as well as it looks

Location & Commitment

  • Remote (United States only); must be available during core business hours, U.S. Eastern Time
  • August 17, 2026 through October 16, 2026
  • 40 hours/week
  • Expected weekly compensation: $2,600 to $3,000 

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