Motion Designer Jobs in Silver Spring, MD (NOW HIRING)

At Interactive Strategies, we collaborate with mission-driven organizations like the American Lung Association, American Kidney Fund, Rainforest Trust, and Special Olympics—to design digital experiences that spark action and make a difference. These aren’t just projects; they’re opportunities to amplify voices, share powerful stories, and create real-world impact. 

As a Digital Marketing & Fundraising Designer, you’ll play a hands-on role in shaping how these causes connect with their audiences. Whether you’re crafting bold social media campaigns or producing motion graphics that bring a message to life, your work will help organizations stand out and inspire change. You’ll be part of a thoughtful, collaborative team that values great design and great causes just as much. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Social Media Design: Craft bold, on-brand visuals for social campaigns, paid ads, and social-first storytelling. Your designs will drive engagement and boost visibility for meaningful causes.

• Email Design: Develop eye-catching email templates and campaign assets that don't just look good, but also drive clicks and conversions. You'll help push the boundaries of what's possible in email design.

• Animation & Video Content: Create dynamic motion graphics and video content that enhance client messaging and help clients stand out in a crowded digital landscape.

• Advertising: From display ads to CTV, we go wherever our clients need to be. The advertising landscape moves quickly, and you’ll help us keep up by designing for emerging channels.

• Collaboration: Partner with creative directors, copywriters, strategists, project managers, and clients to ensure creative outputs are aligned, impactful, and polished. You’ll be a key contributor across concepting, execution, and refinement.

• Creative Problem-Solving: Tackle design challenges with a strategic mindset—bringing fresh ideas to life within established brand systems, while balancing visual appeal, clarity, accessibility, and purpose in every solution.

QUALITIES YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Creative. You come with imagination and fresh ideas; you create works of art that inspire and engage.

• Strategic. You deliver more than just great design; you inspire someone to act.

• Well-spoken. You can eloquently present your designs to clients and stand behind your ideas.

• Committed. You’re committed to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

• Passionate. You love what you do and are looking to work on a team with that same passion.

• Curious. You’re constantly seeking out new techniques and approaches to advance your skills.

• Friendly. You’re a people person who enjoys collaborating and works well with others.

REQUIREMENTS:

We don't necessarily care how long you've been doing marketing design; more important is the passion and talent you bring to the table. With that said, it would be nice if you have the following experience:

• You have been in marketing design for 2-5 years and can hit the ground running

• You maintain your own website portfolio with a large collection of inspiring work samples

• You are proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and motion tools like After Effects or Premiere Pro  

• You have a sharp eye for typography, color, composition, and design systems  

• You are detail-oriented, organized, and confident managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment  

• You have a growth mindset—open to feedback, iteration, and continuous improvement  

• You have a collaborative spirit and a passion for work that makes a difference  

• You are multi-dimensional. In addition to your design skills, we’d love for you to be great at something else... illustration, typography, motion design, front-end coding,. Show us your stuff!

BENEFITS:

We have a simple motto when it comes to company culture, "Everyone deserves to come to work and be happy." This means a few things:

(1) we care as much about quality as we do about budgets

(2) we find the strengths in each employee and nurture them

(3) we encourage a culture that values innovation and creative freedom

(4) we want you to have fun. We understand that you have a life outside of work.

We allow our employees creative freedom. We treat them with respect. We value their opinions. In that spirit, we offer the following benefits:

• Company-sponsored health, vision and dental insurance

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Profit sharing

• 4 weeks of PTO to start, 5 weeks at year 3

• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability

• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

• 11 paid holidays

• 401k with company match

• New business referral bonus

• Professional development opportunities

• Flexible work schedule

• Pre-tax DC Metro SmartBenefits

SALARY RANGE:

$70,000 – $85,000 (commensurate with experience)

A LITTLE ABOUT US:

We’re a DC-based digital agency with a national reach and a strategy-first mindset. We partner with nonprofits, associations, and mission-driven companies to help them connect more meaningfully with their audiences. We’re proud to be a certified LGBTBE business and an equal opportunity employer. We believe diverse voices lead to stronger work—and stronger impact.