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HUSH

Freelance Motion Designer

Brooklyn, NY · On-site +1

Role: Freelance Motion Designer Level: Mid-level Supervisor: Art Director/Design Director Who we ... skills: 2D & 3D design software, animation, and/or interface design ability. HUSH is an equal ...

HUSH

Freelance Motion Designer

New York, NY · Remote

Role: Freelance Motion Designer Level: Mid-level Supervisor: Art Director/Design Director Who we ... Hard skills: 2D & 3D design software, animation, and/or interface design ability. HUSH is an equal ...

HUSH

Freelance Motion Designer

New York, NY · On-site +1

Role: Freelance Motion Designer Level: Mid-level Supervisor: Art Director/Design Director Who we ... Hard skills: 2D & 3D design software, animation, and/or interface design ability. HUSH is an equal ...

DSN

Technical Designer

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

Spine (2D animation) * Real-time asset pipelines (2D/3D) * Ability to build optimized, performance ... Exposure to AI-assisted creative tools For Senior Candidates * A strong demo reel demonstrating ...

DSN

Technical Designer

Las Vegas, NV

Spine (2D animation) * Real-time asset pipelines (2D/3D) * Ability to build optimized, performance ... Exposure to AI-assisted creative tools For Senior Candidates * A strong demo reel demonstrating ...

HUSH

Freelance Senior Designer

New York, NY · On-site +1

Creative coding knowledge is a plus. * 2D/3D animation knowledge is a plus. * Experience designing user interface, bringing information to life in generative ways and shaping the foundation of motion ...

HUSH

Freelance Senior Designer

New York, NY · Remote

Creative coding knowledge is a plus. * 2D/3D animation knowledge is a plus. * Experience designing user interface, bringing information to life in generative ways and shaping the foundation of motion ...

HUSH

Freelance Senior Designer

Brooklyn, NY · On-site +1

Creative coding knowledge is a plus. * 2D/3D animation knowledge is a plus. * Experience designing user interface, bringing information to life in generative ways and shaping the foundation of motion ...

CesiumAstro

Senior 3D Motion Designer

Austin, TX

$105K - $119K/yr

Own the full 3D production process, including animation, composition, lighting, materials, camera ... Real-time rendering or interactive 3D experience. * 2D motion graphics experience, especially for ...

CesiumAstro

Senior 3D Motion Designer

Austin, TX · On-site

$105K - $119K/yr

Own the full 3D production process, including animation, composition, lighting, materials, camera ... Real-time rendering or interactive 3D experience. * 2D motion graphics experience, especially for ...

CesiumAstro

Senior 3D Motion Designer

Austin, TX · On-site

$105K - $119K/yr

Own the full 3D production process, including animation, composition, lighting, materials, camera ... Real-time rendering or interactive 3D experience. * 2D motion graphics experience, especially for ...

Booming Games

Technical Artist

Oregon, WI · On-site

$70 - $110/hr

Knowledge of Spine 2D animation * Knowledge of particle systems (Pixi) * Familiarity with HTML and ... This full-time position can be a permanent employment in Malta or on a freelance basis for ...

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How much do senior freelance 2d animator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior freelance 2d animator in the United States is $112,707.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,000.00 and $121,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Freelance 2D Animator vs 2D Animation Artist?

AspectSenior Freelance 2D Animator2D Animation Artist
CredentialsPortfolio, experience, possibly certificationsPortfolio, basic skills, possibly certifications
Work EnvironmentFreelance, remote or on-site projectsStudio or freelance, often collaborative
Industry UsageFilm, advertising, gaming, online contentAnimation studios, media companies, freelance

The main difference is that a Senior Freelance 2D Animator typically has more experience, handles complex projects independently, and works on a freelance basis, while a 2D Animation Artist may be at an earlier career stage, often working within studios or as part of a team. Both roles require strong animation skills and portfolios, but the senior freelance role emphasizes project management and client interaction.

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Freelance Motion Designer

HUSH

Brooklyn, NY • On-site, Remote

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Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Role: Freelance Motion Designer
Level: Mid-level
Supervisor: Art Director/Design Director
Who we are:
We are a team of Proactive, Respectful, Communicative, Candid and Curious leaders seeking new team members who share our values. We are world-class experience designers, technologists, strategic thinkers and creators assembled to develop global design projects for adventurous, industry-changing Fortune 500 companies.
Who you are:
You support all forms of creativity with a strategic mind that can solve problems and take on complex challenges. You've got a track record of performance, a personal drive to do right, do better, and to challenge yourself. You have an authentic interest in creativity, technology, and design and you love to make, make, make!
Role Overview:
As a HUSH Motion Designer, you can balance workloads in various stages of production or pitch depending on the size and scale of your projects. You are communicative with your teammates and practice proven organizational and communication skills. In addition, you can articulate specific visions and opinions that help internal teams progress on a daily basis. Naturally, your portfolio of work rocks and shows a diversity of mediums and interests.
Focus: 80% making, and execution; 20% learning, and concepting
Key Responsibilities
• Collaborate with your teammates, inspire them and always seek knowledge.
• Work with the design, production and technology teams to deliver on project needs.
• Build trusted relationships with your teammates through communication and empathy.
• Find inspiration and help develop creative concepts with the greater team.
• Help refine presentation decks and project details.
• Discuss and be eager for feedback on design. Be nimble, and able to pivot.
Evaluation: Semi-annual meetings reviewing progress across core responsibilities, professional, and personal goals.
Requirements:
• 3-5+ years of design experience in a high-paced design agency or corporation.
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience in design and related studies.
• Proven organizational, presentation and communication skills.
• Hard skills: 2D & 3D design software, animation, and/or interface design ability.
HUSH is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically support diversity in the workforce.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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