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Remote Video Animation Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Video & AI Content Creator

Southfield, MI · Remote

$115K/yr

Motion design or 2D animation skills beyond standard templates Compensation: $73,000 - $86,000 base ... Remote #zip INDCSLP Benefits * Excellent benefits package that includes 401(K) match, adoption ...

Art Director (Remote - Michigan)

Kalamazoo, MI · On-site +1

$114.60K - $120.30K/yr

Remote - Michigan residents (minimal travel required) Do you have expertise in digital and print ... Motion design including 2D and 3D animations * Video concept development, storyboards and editing

Art Director (Remote - Michigan)

Kalamazoo, MI · Remote

$114.60K - $120.30K/yr

Remote - Michigan residents (minimal travel required) Do you have expertise in digital and print ... Motion design including 2D and 3D animations * Video concept development, storyboards and editing

Instructional Designer (Remote)

Wyoming, MI · Remote

$64.30K - $85.70K/yr

Experience with video or motion elements (e.g., screen recordings, short animations, explainer videos). Tools & Technical Experience Experience with some of the following: * Articulate 360 (Storyline ...

$64.30K - $85.70K/yr

Experience with video or motion elements (e.g., screen recordings, short animations, explainer videos). Tools & Technical Experience Experience with some of the following: * Articulate 360 (Storyline ...

Designer

Detroit, MI · On-site +1

$58.70K - $72K/yr

... to remote. Note: Eastern Time working hours are required. Responsibilities Create and execute ... Animation skills a plus, but not mandatory Qualifications 2+ years of work and/or internship ...

Designer

Detroit, MI · On-site +1

$58.70K - $72K/yr

... remote. Note: Eastern Time working hours are required. Responsibilities * Create and execute ... Animation skills a plus, but not mandatory Qualifications * 2+ years of work and/or internship ...

Designer

Detroit, MI · On-site +1

$58.70K - $72K/yr

... remote. Note: Eastern Time working hours are required. Responsibilities * Create and execute ... Animation skills a plus, but not mandatory Qualifications * 2+ years of work and/or internship ...

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Remote Video Animation information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Video Animator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Video Animator, you need strong artistic ability, animation fundamentals, and proficiency in digital design, typically supported by a degree in animation, graphic design, or a related field. Expertise in software like Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Blender, or Toon Boom, along with a robust portfolio, is essential. Creative problem-solving, time management, and effective remote communication skills help animators excel in collaborative and deadline-driven environments. These skills ensure high-quality animation output, seamless teamwork, and the ability to meet client expectations from a remote setting.

What are the main challenges of collaborating with clients and teams as a remote video animator?

Remote video animators often face challenges related to communication and feedback loops, since much of the creative process relies on clear direction and timely revisions. Working across different time zones can sometimes delay responses or require flexible working hours. It's important to establish efficient workflows and use collaborative tools (like project management platforms and cloud-based file sharing) to ensure smooth coordination with clients, directors, and other team members. Building strong communication habits and clarifying expectations from the outset can help minimize misunderstandings and keep projects on track.

What is a Remote Video Animator?

A Remote Video Animator is a professional who creates animated videos, graphics, and visual effects while working from a location outside of a traditional office setting. They use specialized software to design and animate content for a variety of purposes, such as marketing, education, entertainment, or social media. Remote Video Animators often collaborate with clients and teams online, delivering high-quality animations according to project requirements. This role requires strong artistic skills, proficiency in animation tools, and effective communication, all managed remotely.

What is the difference between Remote Video Animation vs Remote Motion Graphics Designer?

AspectRemote Video AnimationRemote Motion Graphics Designer
CredentialsPortfolio, animation software skillsDesign software, motion graphics expertise
Work EnvironmentFreelance or studio-based, remote optionsRemote or studio, creative agencies
Industry UsageFilm, advertising, online contentAdvertising, branding, digital media

Remote Video Animation focuses on creating animated videos from storyboards, while Remote Motion Graphics Designers specialize in designing animated graphic elements. Both roles require strong skills in animation or design software and often work remotely for similar industries. The main difference lies in the scope: video animation involves full video production, whereas motion graphics focus on animated visuals within videos or digital content.

What are the most commonly searched types of Video Animation jobs in Michigan? The most popular types of Video Animation jobs in Michigan are:
What job categories do people searching Remote Video Animation jobs in Michigan look for? The top searched job categories for Remote Video Animation jobs in Michigan are:
What cities in Michigan are hiring for Remote Video Animation jobs? Cities in Michigan with the most Remote Video Animation job openings:
Video & AI Content Creator

Video & AI Content Creator

Credit Acceptance

Southfield, MI • Remote

$115K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 16 days ago


Credit Acceptance rating

9.3

Company rating: 9.3 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Credit Acceptance is proud to be an award-winning company with local and national workplace recognition in multiple categories! Our world-class culture is shaped by dedicated Team Members who share a drive to succeed as professionals and together as a company. A great product, amazing people and our stable financial history have made us one of the largest used car finance companies nationally.
Our Support teams work with multiple departments in a dynamic environment that promotes flexibility and autonomy, while offering the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of professionals. We work to comply with our company standards, exceed customer expectations and drive our Great Place to Work culture. Through the consistent delivery of quality services and understanding the needs of our business, we develop innovative improvements as we strive towards our company's Big, Hairy, Audacious Goals!

The Video & AI Content Creator is a versatile, high-output creative who produces compelling motion-focused content for organic social, paid social, and performance marketing formats from platform-native short-form video and iterative creative variants to polished brand storytelling assets. This role sits at the intersection of traditional video craft, social-first storytelling, and AI-assisted production. The ideal candidate brings strong editorial instincts, a native understanding of social platforms, and a genuine passion for how emerging AI tools can accelerate and elevate creative work.


Outcomes and Activities:

Working alongside Art Directors, Copywriters and Social Media Managers, you'll

  • Concept and develop creative built for engagement, retention, and performance: short-form video content for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and emerging platforms - with a strong instinct for hooks, pacing, and what earns the scroll-stop
  • Concept and create longer-form storytelling content, as needed
  • Generate AI-driven imagery and video using tools such as Adobe Firefly, Freepik, Google Flow, and Higgsfield, producing original visuals and stylized assets that integrate seamlessly with live-action footage
  • Develop and document repeatable AI-assisted production workflows that increase content volume, reduce turnaround time, and support multivariate creative testing across message, format, and channel
  • Evaluate new AI tools as they emerge - piloting what's worth adopting and helping establish team best practices around responsible, brand-safe AI use
  • Stay ahead of social platform trends, algorithm shifts, and format evolutions - quickly adapting creative approaches to what's working now
  • Maintain organized project files, asset libraries, and version control to support efficient team workflows and asset reuse

Knowledge and Skills:

  • A background in long-form or broadcast video production, including end-to-end post-production, color grading, sound design, and delivery across formats, that informs strong storytelling instincts and the ability to jump in on higher-production work when needed
  • Hands-on fluency with AI image and video generation tools; able to produce work where AI plays a meaningful, intentional creative role, not just a novelty
  • Understanding of where AI accelerates production and where human craft remains irreplaceable - and the judgment to know the difference
  • Deep, intuitive grasp of what performs on social platforms - not just theoretically, but from consistent hands-on experience creating and publishing content
  • Comfort working across both long-lead traditional production cycles and fast-turn social publishing cadences simultaneously
  • Clear communicator who can articulate creative decisions to both creative and non-creative stakeholders

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Film, Media Production, Communications, or equivalent professional experience
  • 3-5 years of professional video editing and content creation experience spanning social-native and traditional advertising formats
  • Portfolio demonstrating range across all three content types: social-first video, traditional brand or advertising work, and AI-assisted production
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Premiere Pro and After Effects, as well as social-first editing tools like CapCut
  • Hands-on experience with multiple AI image or video generation platforms

Preferred:

  • Mix of in-house, agency and/or production company experience
  • Experience in financial services or other regulated industries
  • Experience supporting both B2B and B2C audiences
  • Motion design or 2D animation skills beyond standard templates

Compensation: $73,000 - $86,000 base salary + an annual bonus plan

This position is not currently open to individuals who require sponsorship now or in the future to work legally for Credit Acceptance, such as H-1b / H-4 or F-1 OPT visa holders.

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Benefits

  • Excellent benefits package that includes 401(K) match, adoption assistance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive medical/ dental/vision and many nonstandard benefits that make us a Great Place to Work

Our Company Values:

To be successful in this role, Team Members need to be:

  • Positive by maintaining resiliency and focusing on solutions
  • Respectful by collaborating and actively listening
  • Insightful by cultivating innovation, accumulating business and role specific knowledge, demonstrating self-awareness and making quality decisions
  • Direct by effectively communicating and conveying courage
  • Earnest by taking accountability, applying feedback and effectively planning and priority setting

Expectations:

  • Remain compliant with our policies processes and legal guidelines
  • All other duties as assigned
  • Attendance as required by department

Advice!

We understand that your career search may look different than others. Our hiring team wants to make sure that this would be a fit not just for us, but for you long term. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application!

P.S.

We have great details around our stats, success, history and more. We're proud of our culture and are happy to share why - let's talk!

Required degrees must have been earned at institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.

Credit Acceptance is dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive working environment for all. As part of our Culture of Compliance, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and value our culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of the person's age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, criminal history, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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