Motion Designer

The Studio

The Collected Works is a design studio that blends strategic thinking with adaptable collaboration. Working with clients in Technology, Entertainment, and Innovation, we build dynamic brand identity systems tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. Combining thoughtful design with motion toolkits and 3D elements, we approach every project with flexibility, curiosity, and experimentation.

The Role

We’re looking for a full-time Motion Designer to join our team. This is a hands-on, design-first role that combines layout, animation, and storytelling. You’ll work on a wide range of projects — from full brand systems and websites to product launches, campaign visuals, and explainer videos.

This role is ideal for someone early in their career (0–3 years of experience) who’s looking to grow in a fast-paced, collaborative, small studio environment. You’ll work across formats, teams, and tools — helping bring brands to life through smart, thoughtful animation and design.

We’re not looking for a motion-only specialist — we’re looking for a designer who thinks in movement, enjoys variety, and is excited to build and execute ideas across brand and digital.

What You'll Do

• Animate brand systems, UI layouts, and campaign content
• Communicate concepts via links, moodboards, sketches, and motion tests
• Design styleframes, layouts, and toolkits for motion and digital work
• Collaborate closely with our team on concepting, storyboarding, and execution
• Use After Effects, Figma, Illustrator, and Photoshop on a regular basis
• Translate static identities into dynamic systems (animations, transitions, interactions)
• Work on digital experiences — from page layouts to microinteractions to motion comps
• Participate in client presentations, internal reviews, and weekly check-ins
• Maintain tidy files, clear communication, and good vibes
• Provide support with video editing on project work, case studies, and delivering motion production for front-end development (e.g. Lottie) as needed

You're a Good Fit If You...

• Have 0–3 years of experience in design or animation roles
• Are fluent in After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite, and Figma
• Have a strong eye for composition, typography, and motion
• Think in systems and enjoy working across brand and digital
• Are comfortable jumping between concepts and execution
• Communicate clearly and work well with others
• Are organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Want to be part of a collaborative, curious, and kind team

Bonus (but not required):

• Writing or scripting experience for motion/animation
• Familiarity with sound design or video editing
• Experience with Blender, Cavalry, or other 3D/generative tools
• Comfort designing for web (layouts, components, interactive flows)
• Passion for emerging tech, creative tools, or weird internet art

Details

• This is a full-time, salaried position
• Remote-friendly (Must be available to work from 10AM - 6PM EST)
• $65,000–$80,000 depending on experience
• Start date: Immediate

Benefits

• Health Insurance – 50% covered
• Dental & Vision Insurance – 50% covered
• 401k match
• Paid team lunch twice a week
• Summer Fridays
• 10 days paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid Christmas break
• End-of-year bonus

Apply

If you’re a good fit, hit us up! Send your portfolio (motion work required), resume, and your favorite animated thing (movie title, .gif, reel, whatever) to jobs@thecollectedworks.com.