San Francisco, CA · Remote
You'll work across 2D, UI, typography, compositing, and edit-driven animation, owning hands-on ... Self-directed and remote-ready. Can run a critique on Zoom, give clear written feedback in Figma ...
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San Francisco, CA · Remote
You'll work across 2D, UI, typography, compositing, and edit-driven animation, owning hands-on ... Self-directed and remote-ready. Can run a critique on Zoom, give clear written feedback in Figma ...
New York, NY · Remote
The work spans 2D, UI, typography, compositing, and edit-driven animation -- sometimes a polished ... Self-directed and remote-ready. You can manage your own workload, communicate clearly in writing ...
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New York, NY · Remote
The work spans 2D, UI, typography, compositing, and edit-driven animation -- sometimes a polished ... Self-directed and remote-ready. You can manage your own workload, communicate clearly in writing ...
Los Angeles, CA · Remote
The work spans 2D, UI, typography, compositing, and edit-driven animation -- sometimes a polished ... Self-directed and remote-ready. You can manage your own workload, communicate clearly in writing ...
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Los Angeles, CA · Remote
The work spans 2D, UI, typography, compositing, and edit-driven animation -- sometimes a polished ... Self-directed and remote-ready. You can manage your own workload, communicate clearly in writing ...
Los Angeles, CA · Remote
You'll work across 2D, UI, typography, compositing, and edit-driven animation, owning hands-on ... Self-directed and remote-ready. Can run a critique on Zoom, give clear written feedback in Figma ...
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Los Angeles, CA · Remote
You'll work across 2D, UI, typography, compositing, and edit-driven animation, owning hands-on ... Self-directed and remote-ready. Can run a critique on Zoom, give clear written feedback in Figma ...
San Francisco, CA · Remote
The work spans 2D, UI, typography, compositing, and edit-driven animation -- sometimes a polished ... Self-directed and remote-ready. You can manage your own workload, communicate clearly in writing ...
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San Francisco, CA · Remote
The work spans 2D, UI, typography, compositing, and edit-driven animation -- sometimes a polished ... Self-directed and remote-ready. You can manage your own workload, communicate clearly in writing ...
New York, NY · Remote
You'll work across 2D, UI, typography, compositing, and edit-driven animation, owning hands-on ... Self-directed and remote-ready. Can run a critique on Zoom, give clear written feedback in Figma ...
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New York, NY · Remote
You'll work across 2D, UI, typography, compositing, and edit-driven animation, owning hands-on ... Self-directed and remote-ready. Can run a critique on Zoom, give clear written feedback in Figma ...
New York, NY · On-site +1
Experience overseeing multidisciplinary workflows - 2D, 3D, live action, and editorial post ... Mondays and Fridays remote. * Generous allotment of work from home flex days to work remotely on in ...
New York, NY · On-site +1
Experience overseeing multidisciplinary workflows - 2D, 3D, live action, and editorial post ... Mondays and Fridays remote. * Generous allotment of work from home flex days to work remotely on in ...
Culver City, CA · On-site +1
$139K - $166K/yr
Import and integrate 2D and 3D assets from external tools into Unity * Manage, implement, and ... animation controllers, particle systems, timeline sequences, lighting, game logic and using ...
Culver City, CA · On-site +1
$139K - $166K/yr
Import and integrate 2D and 3D assets from external tools into Unity * Manage, implement, and ... animation controllers, particle systems, timeline sequences, lighting, game logic and using ...
Craft 2D motion graphics that reinforce the Cresta brand and elevate narrative storytelling ... Transform raw product screens, recordings, and screenshots into stylized UI animations and ...
Craft 2D motion graphics that reinforce the Cresta brand and elevate narrative storytelling ... Transform raw product screens, recordings, and screenshots into stylized UI animations and ...
$90K - $110K/yr
Develop designs through mood boards, sketches, 2D/3D layouts, and material palettes; rendering ... remote work setting. * Illustration, animation or design interests The salary range for this ...
$90K - $110K/yr
Develop designs through mood boards, sketches, 2D/3D layouts, and material palettes; rendering ... remote work setting. * Illustration, animation or design interests The salary range for this ...
$70K - $80K/yr
Develop designs through mood boards, sketches, 2D/3D layouts, and material palettes; rendering ... remote work setting. * Illustration, animation or design interests The salary range for this ...
$70K - $80K/yr
Develop designs through mood boards, sketches, 2D/3D layouts, and material palettes; rendering ... remote work setting. * Illustration, animation or design interests The salary range for this ...
Columbus, OH · Remote
$42 - $55/hr
Prepare 2D layout drawings to be used for BIM modeling or for field installation * Produce field ... Participate in BIM coordination meetings and technical committee meetings Your Character Traits * Y ...
Columbus, OH · Remote
$42 - $55/hr
Prepare 2D layout drawings to be used for BIM modeling or for field installation * Produce field ... Participate in BIM coordination meetings and technical committee meetings Your Character Traits * Y ...
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$42 - $55/hr
Prepare 2D layout drawings to be used for BIM modeling or for field installation * Produce field ... Participate in BIM coordination meetings and technical committee meetings Your Character Traits * Y ...
Columbus, OH · On-site +1
$42 - $55/hr
Prepare 2D layout drawings to be used for BIM modeling or for field installation * Produce field ... Participate in BIM coordination meetings and technical committee meetings Your Character Traits * Y ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
$96 - $106/hr
ASAP This is a remote role but you are required to work PST hours. Our agency client, is looking ... You must show UI Motion (how a product's interface moves) rather than character animation or slow ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
$96 - $106/hr
ASAP This is a remote role but you are required to work PST hours. Our agency client, is looking ... You must show UI Motion (how a product's interface moves) rather than character animation or slow ...
Los Angeles, CA · Remote
$35 - $55/hr
Experience designing unique character systems and animation pipelines. * Interest in Web ... Flexible, remote-friendly role with occasional in-office collaboration opportunities in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles, CA · Remote
$35 - $55/hr
Experience designing unique character systems and animation pipelines. * Interest in Web ... Flexible, remote-friendly role with occasional in-office collaboration opportunities in Los Angeles.
Chicago, IL · On-site +1
$130K - $156K/yr
Remote - US and Canada only thatgamecompany designs and develops artistically crafted, broadly ... Work across several art disciplines including shading, environment art, character art, animation ...
Chicago, IL · On-site +1
$130K - $156K/yr
Remote - US and Canada only thatgamecompany designs and develops artistically crafted, broadly ... Work across several art disciplines including shading, environment art, character art, animation ...
Los Angeles, CA · Remote
$35 - $55/hr
Experience designing unique character systems and animation pipelines. * Interest in Web ... Flexible, remote-friendly role with occasional in-office collaboration opportunities in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, CA · Remote
$35 - $55/hr
Experience designing unique character systems and animation pipelines. * Interest in Web ... Flexible, remote-friendly role with occasional in-office collaboration opportunities in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
$35 - $55/hr
Experience designing unique character systems and animation pipelines. * Interest in Web ... Flexible, remote-friendly role with occasional in-office collaboration opportunities in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
$35 - $55/hr
Experience designing unique character systems and animation pipelines. * Interest in Web ... Flexible, remote-friendly role with occasional in-office collaboration opportunities in Los Angeles.
Are you a Character Designer with a passion for making games? Here at Escape Velocity, we are ... Work closely with animators, gameplay programmers, and other teams to prototype and implement ...
Are you a Character Designer with a passion for making games? Here at Escape Velocity, we are ... Work closely with animators, gameplay programmers, and other teams to prototype and implement ...
Participates in assigned animations for 3D and 2D assets. * Utilizes and maintains proficient ... This position is not open to fully remote status at this time.
Participates in assigned animations for 3D and 2D assets. * Utilizes and maintains proficient ... This position is not open to fully remote status at this time.
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| Aspect | Remote 2D Character Animator | 2D Animator |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Portfolio, animation software skills, sometimes a degree in animation or related field | Similar credentials; portfolio and software proficiency often required |
| Work Environment | Remote, independent or team-based projects, flexible hours | Studio or remote, varies by employer, often project-based |
| Industry Usage | Used in gaming, film, advertising, and online media | Commonly employed in media, entertainment, advertising, and gaming |
While both roles involve creating 2D animations, a Remote 2D Character Animator specializes in animating characters specifically, often requiring a focus on character movement and expressions. A 2D Animator may work on a broader range of animations, including backgrounds and scenes. The remote role emphasizes flexibility and remote collaboration, whereas 2D Animators may work in studios or remotely depending on the project.
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Posted 16 days ago
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About Nen CreativeNen Creative partners with tech startups to launch bold ideas into the world, creating the brands, products, and stories that fuel their growth.
Since 2022, we've partnered with some of the world's top founders and institutions, including Amazon, Pear VC, Andreessen Horowitz, Mercor, Context Inc, Netic, Listen Labs, Tech Week, Mantis VC, Spur, Flora, and more.
We're growing fast and looking for great people to join us.
About the OpportunityWe're looking for a Motion Design Lead to help us scale the motion practice at Nen.
The work spans launch videos, commercials, product explainers, social content, and brand campaigns for our roster of tech clients. You'll work across 2D, UI, typography, compositing, and edit-driven animation, owning hands-on craft on the most ambitious projects while also guiding the rest of the motion team.
You'll partner closely with our producers, editors, designers, and directors to bring projects from concept to final delivery. Some weeks you'll be deep in a flagship animation yourself; others you'll be running critique, refining a teammate's cut, or building the templates and systems the team will use on the next ten projects.
This is a hands-on role in a fast-moving studio. We need someone with strong taste, real range, and the experience to hold a high creative bar across a team while still shipping their own work at the highest level.
What You'll DoLead motion design across a range of client projects including launch videos, commercials, product explainers, social content, and brand campaigns
Create high quality motion work from concept through final delivery across 2D, UI, typography, compositing, and edit-driven animation
Help define the visual direction, pacing, transitions, and motion systems for projects
Work closely with producers, editors, designers, and directors to bring ideas to life
Review and provide feedback to other motion designers to maintain a high creative standard across projects
Help guide and mentor the motion team through critiques, collaboration, and workflow support
Build scalable templates, systems, and processes that improve consistency and efficiency across projects
Balance speed and quality while working across multiple projects and deadlines
Push work beyond the obvious. We value people with strong taste, attention to detail, and a desire to refine until the work feels exceptional
Help improve the overall motion pipeline, organization, and creative process as the team scales
7+ years of experience in motion design, ideally across both product/UI motion and brand or marketing work
Track record of leading or mentoring other motion designers
A strong reel demonstrating range across launch films, brand work, product motion, and social
Expert in After Effects and Figma
Fluency in at least one 3D tool (Cinema 4D, Blender, Spline, or similar)
Real visual design fundamentals — type, layout, color, composition, timing
Strong opinions about easing, timing, and restraint, and the ability to defend them in a room of smart people
Comfortable as both an IC and a leader. Can ship the hardest sequence yourself and unblock a teammate in the same week
Experience in studio, agency, or fast-moving startup environments
Self-directed and remote-ready. Can run a critique on Zoom, give clear written feedback in Figma, and keep a team aligned across time zones
Calm, organized, and dependable under pressure
Be part of a small, fast-growing creative studio trusted by world-class startups and investors
Work directly with the partners and creative leadership on ambitious, high-impact projects
Define and scale the motion practice as we build the team out
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), PTO, and company holidays
