Visual Designer - job 1 of 2

Our famous Tech client is looking for a Visual Designer to join their team for a fully remote assignment!The Motion Designer/Animator will scale their Product Motion system across UI/UX surfaces and activate brand in product experiences in close partnership with Product Designers and Brand leadership. They will be responsible for delivering beautiful, high-craft animations from expressive animated illustrations, to subtle moments of delight, to functional UI prototyping.Scope:Icon Product Motion ExplorationsChainsContent NotesSupport for Product Motion System developmentSupport for inbound Product Motion workstreamSupport for inbound Expressive Motion workstreamResponsibilities:Partner closely with Product Designers, Art Directors and Illustrators to define and refine how our brand and animation can be used to bring clarity, humanity, and inspiration to key moments in our product experiences.Deliver beautiful, high-craft animations from expressive animated illustrations, to subtle moments of delight, to functional UI prototyping.Think systematically about creative problem-solving in order to scale your creative efforts to serve thousands of internal stakeholders and tens of millions of customers.Confidently communicate your decision-making and the ideas of the team to a broad audience of internal stakeholders, including presenting your creative work to company leadership.Manage multiple high-stakes projects and deadlines efficiently and effectively within a fast-paced product environment.Produce strong conceptual and expressive animations as well as functional animations that are engaging and reflect a cohesive brand aestheticGenerate ideas, inspire your teammates, give and receive feedback, and critique respectfullyMeet multiple deadlines, prioritize work, and keep projects moving forwardSkills:5+ years of relevant experience working in a digital company, agency, or studio working professionally as a 2D motion designer and animatorDemonstrated experience designing and animating complex and expressive sequences that include vector illustrations and icons to prototyping UI designs with functional motion with subtle delights.Proven ability to collaborate cross functionally between product design, engineering, and to ensure that brand experiences in product ship efficiently and with a high standard of quality.Excellent visual taste and familiarity with both historical and current animation and illustration trends, both in and out of the tech world.Able to implement feedback with ease and in a timely manner.Self-starter with strong verbal and written communication skills.A link to an online portfolio showcasing your work is required to be considered for this role (include link on your resume).Experience working with large scale brands, or within large brand systemsExperience creating and optimizing animations for digital productsHighly proficient in the full Adobe Creative SuiteExpert in After EffectsGood knowledge of Cinema 4D or similar 3D animation softwareGood Knowledge of PremiereGood Knowledge of PhotoshopGood Knowledge of IllustratorGood Knowledge of FigmaBonus Qualifications:SketchOrigami Studio or any other prototyping toolUnderstanding of Artificial IntelligenceUX/UI Design & Keyframes/Lottie ExperienceEducation:Bachelor’s degree in design or related field or equivalent training required.The target hiring compensation range for this role is $77.00 to $85.55 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match (if applicable).Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.Our talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.