Motion Designer at Run Studios

RUN Studios is seeking a highly creative and experienced Motion Designer to collaborate with its client, a leading global online retailer headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

This exciting four-month contract opportunity offers the chance to develop engaging motion graphics for major international e-commerce campaigns, including high-profile shopping events such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

The successful candidate will work alongside talented art directors, designers, copywriters, and producers to create compelling animated content for websites, social media, digital advertising, and in-store retail displays.

This position is ideal for a motion design professional who combines strong visual storytelling abilities with extensive experience in advertising, retail marketing, and e-commerce.

Key Responsibilities

As a Motion Designer, your responsibilities will include:

• Design and produce high-quality animated graphics for websites, social media campaigns, digital advertisements, promotional materials, and retail display screens.
• Transform existing brand guidelines and static designs into engaging motion graphics that effectively communicate product value and encourage customer purchases.
• Develop visually appealing product animations, promotional videos, and special-offer campaigns designed to increase customer engagement and sales.
• Produce promotional reels, creative presentations, case studies, and proof-of-concept animations for major retail campaigns.
• Manage creative projects from initial concept development through animation, production, and final delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline motion design workflows for greater efficiency.
• Adapt creative materials to different platforms, screen dimensions, aspect ratios, and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with art directors, graphic designers, copywriters, and production teams to deliver consistent campaign visuals.
• Maintain brand consistency and creative quality across multiple projects and marketing channels.
• Develop reusable animation templates, motion design standards, and creative toolkits to support broader production teams.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting demanding deadlines, particularly during major promotional events.

Qualifications and Requirements

Interested candidates should possess the following qualifications:

• At least 4 years of professional experience in motion design, preferably within an advertising agency, creative studio, established brand, or retail/e-commerce organization.
• A strong professional portfolio demonstrating motion graphics projects related to advertising, retail promotions, or e-commerce campaigns.
• Excellent understanding of visual design principles, including typography, composition, layout, color, and visual hierarchy.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Figma.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.
• Proven experience creating motion graphics for websites, social media platforms, digital advertisements, and display advertising.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced creative environment and respond quickly to changing project requirements.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to independently manage projects from beginning to completion.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to incorporate feedback from creative teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain high creative standards while working under tight deadlines.

Additional Skills and Preferred Experience

Candidates with the following capabilities will have an added advantage:

• Experience using Figma Motion, reusable components, animation templates, and related design tools.
• Knowledge of 3D animation software such as Cinema 4D, Blender, or similar applications.
• Previous involvement in major retail promotional events, seasonal marketing campaigns, or high-volume advertising projects.
• Experience developing scalable motion graphics systems and reusable animation frameworks.
• Familiarity with generative artificial intelligence tools and their applications in creative production.
• Experience producing digital content for large e-commerce brands or international advertising campaigns.

Work Arrangement

This is a remote, four-month contract position, with preference given to candidates who can work within Eastern Standard Time (EST) or Central Standard Time (CST) schedules.

The position does not require travel or supervisory responsibilities.

Successful candidates should be comfortable working remotely, collaborating with distributed creative teams, and spending extended periods working on computer-based design projects.

Salary and Compensation

Hourly Pay: $55 – $60

The final compensation offered will depend on the candidate’s professional experience, qualifications, skills, and work location.

For reference, this hourly rate is equivalent to approximately $2,200 – $2,400 per 40-hour week, before taxes and other applicable deductions.

Employee Benefits

RUN Studios provides eligible employees with a competitive benefits package designed to support their health, financial security, and overall well-being.

Depending on employment classification, location, and eligibility, benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.
• Telehealth services and wellness programs.
• A minimum of seven paid holidays annually.
• Paid time off ranging from at least 6.5 days for temporary employees to at least 15 days for regular employees, subject to applicable terms.
• A 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
• Performance-based discretionary bonuses.
• Employee referral bonuses for qualifying successful referrals.

Note: Benefits eligibility and availability may vary according to the nature of the contract and applicable employment policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

RUN Studios is committed to maintaining an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace.

The company provides equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates interested in this remote Motion Designer opportunity are encouraged to submit their applications through the official RUN Studios recruitment portal.

Applicants should prepare an updated resume and a professional motion design portfolio showcasing relevant animation, advertising, and e-commerce projects.

Important: This position is remote, but remote employment does not automatically mean worldwide eligibility.

Applicants outside the United States should confirm whether international candidates are accepted and whether any work authorization restrictions apply.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply while the vacancy remains available.