Motion Graphics Animator Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

• Location: 4 days/week in our San Diego office M-TH. Remote Fridays.
• Compensation: $80,000 – $95,000
• Start Date: ASAP
• Experience Level: 5+ years of professional video production experience, preferably within an agency, brand, or fast-paced creative environment. A background in sports is required.
• Candidates must submit a current resume and portfolio/reel showcasing advanced video editing and motion design capabilities.

CUENTO is a creative marketing agency built at the intersection of sports, culture, and brand storytelling. We create strategic, emotionally resonant work for brands, organizations, and teams across sports, enterprise, hospitality, lifestyle, and consumer categories.

Our client roster includes both sports and enterprise brands, requiring creatives who are adaptable, collaborative, and capable of working across a wide range of visual styles, audiences, and business objectives. Sports-related work is a significant part of our creative output, making this role especially well-suited for someone energized by high-visibility campaigns, fast-moving timelines, and culturally relevant storytelling.

We are looking for a Video Editor & Motion Graphics Animator to join our growing creative team in San Diego. This role is ideal for a highly skilled visual storyteller who combines strong editing instincts with advanced motion design capabilities. The ideal candidate understands how to craft compelling narratives, elevate brands through motion, and create content that performs across modern digital platforms.

As a member of the creative team, you’ll help shape visual storytelling from concept through final delivery while collaborating closely with creative leadership, marketing, designers, and clients.

• Lead the editing and post-production process across campaigns, branded content, social media, experiential projects, and marketing initiatives
• Design and animate motion graphics, title sequences, branded visual systems, and dynamic content packages
• Collaborate with Creative Directors, strategists, designers, producers, and account teams to bring creative concepts to life
• Translate brand strategy and creative direction into engaging visual stories that resonate with audiences
• Develop motion design systems that maintain consistency across campaigns and client brands
• Edit content for multiple formats and platforms, including social media, digital advertising, presentations, events, and broadcast environments
• Enhance projects through pacing, sound design, music selection, color correction, and visual effects
• Participate in creative ideation, storyboard development, mood boards, and concept presentations
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and meeting deadlines
• Present creative work internally and contribute thoughtfully during reviews and collaborative discussions
• Stay current on emerging trends in video production, motion design, sports culture, social content, AI creative tools, and evolving platform best practices
• Help identify opportunities to improve creative workflows, production efficiencies, and post-production processes

• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in video editing, motion graphics, and visual storytelling
• Advanced understanding of narrative structure, pacing, timing, and audience engagement
• Exceptional motion design skills with the ability to create polished, brand-forward animations
• Experience producing content across social, digital, campaign, and experiential environments
• Ability to work across multiple industries, visual styles, and brand voices
• Strong creative problem-solving skills and the ability to execute under tight timelines
• Excellent organizational skills and project management capabilities
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to take ownership of projects from concept through delivery
• Interest in mentorship, leadership growth, and increased creative responsibility over time
• Experience working with sports, entertainment, lifestyle, or consumer brands is highly desirable

• Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Cinema 4D, Blender, or other 3D motion design tools
• Higgsfield AI
• Audio editing and sound design experience
• Color correction and finishing workflows
• Familiarity with social-first content creation and platform optimization
• Understanding of AI-assisted creative workflows and emerging creative technologies strongly preferred

• Reports directly to the VP of Production
• Collaborates closely with Design, Video, Social, Marketing, and Production.

• Work on creative campaigns for nationally recognized brands and sports organizations
• Collaborate within a highly creative, ambitious, and fast-growing agency environment
• Opportunity for career growth, mentorship, and increasing creative leadership responsibilities
• Diverse project work spanning sports, lifestyle, enterprise, and culture-focused brands
• Flexible hybrid work environment based in San Diego

You’ll join a talented team of creatives where editors, designers, and art directors have meaningful ownership, visibility, and influence across client work. We value curiosity, initiative, craftsmanship, and a passion for creating work that moves people.

• Hybrid work environment
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k match plan
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Exposure to high-profile sports, lifestyle, and enterprise brands

CUENTO is an equal opportunity employer.