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Motion Designer / Animator

Remote

About the Role

We are looking for a highly creative Visual Designer / Animator to bring ideas to life through motion, effects, and image-based storytelling. This role is focused on developing compelling animation concepts and visual narratives that communicate complex ideas in a simple, engaging way.

You will work on concept-driven visuals that feel more like ad-quality storytelling than traditional product design work—creating striking image animations and motion treatments that help shape and communicate forward-looking ideas.

What You’ll Do

• Create high-impact visual and motion content, including image-based animations, effects, and transitions
• Develop creative concepts for animations, drawing inspiration from advertising, campaigns, and cinematic storytelling
• Translate abstract ideas into clear, visually compelling stories using motion and design
• Produce polished visuals for presentations and storytelling moments that resonate with leadership audiences
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align on creative direction and messaging
• Explore new motion styles, visual techniques, and tools to push the quality of storytelling
• Iterate quickly on concepts while maintaining a strong level of craft and visual refinement

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong background in motion design, animation, and visual effects
• Proven ability to create compelling image-based animation concepts
• Expertise with tools such as After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Figma
• Experience developing story-driven visuals and motion-led narratives
• Ability to take ambiguous ideas and turn them into clear visual outputs
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, concept-driven environments

Preferred Qualifications

• background working at a creative agency or in a highly conceptual environment
• Experience collaborating with large technology companies or product-driven teams
• Strong portfolio showcasing motion design, effects, and concept-driven animation work
• Experience creating ad-style visuals or campaign-level animation concepts
• Familiarity with emerging tools and workflows, including AI-driven design

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You think in motion first and naturally bring static visuals to life
• You have strong instincts for storytelling through imagery, timing, and effects
• You are highly creative and can generate original concepts, not just execute on direction
• You are adaptable and comfortable working with evolving ideas and feedback
• You balance creativity with execution, delivering polished, high-quality work

Additional Information

• This role is focused on motion, effects, and concept-driven visual storytelling rather than traditional product design
• A strong portfolio highlighting motion work and animation concepts is required

This is a Contract position based out of Menlo Park, CA.

The pay range for this position is $85.00 - $105.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 9, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.