UnitedMasters is hiring: Motion Designer (Temp-to-Perm) in New York

Overview

Motion Designer (Temp-to-Perm) at UnitedMasters. Hybrid role: four days in office and one day remote.

What You'll Do

• Design and animate creative assets across channels with an emphasis on social
• Support the development of content series, visual systems, and branded storytelling
• Collaborate with the Art Director and Creative Director to execute brand and campaign concepts
• Work with copywriters, art directors, producers, and social team to create cohesive, scroll-stopping content
• Maintain and extend our visual identity across static and motion design
• Assist in creating presentations and pitch decks when needed
• Contribute to content shoots, artist interviews, and campaign planning with mood boards, storyboards, and visual references
• Stay up to date with design trends, cultural moments, and visual storytelling best practices

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A strong visual thinker and skilled designer who can work across both static and motion
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of layout, typography, and visual rhythm
• Culturally tuned-in — understanding the creative nuance of music, tech, and internet culture
• Natural problem-solver who can take feedback and iterate quickly
• Able to manage multiple projects and communicate timelines clearly
• Passionate about music, creativity, and supporting independent artists

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a designer or motion designer (agency, brand, or in-house)
• Strong portfolio showcasing both static and motion work (include a link)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, G Suite
• Understanding of major social platforms and content formats

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Background in music, entertainment, or tech
• Experience with creative teams in startup or brand environments
• Understanding of product design or collaboration with product teams
• Interest in cultural storytelling and branded content development

About UnitedMasters

UnitedMasters builds a marketplace connecting artists, brands and fans, empowering artists to earn and grow. It enables independent artists to distribute music directly to fans through streaming services while maintaining ownership of master rights and up to 100% of royalties. The team includes musicians, marketers, engineers, and storytellers, and collaborations with Translation (in-house creative agency).

Compensation

Salary Hiring Range: $31.25/hr - $33.50/hr

Salary ranges reflect competitive pay for company size and industry and are one part of overall compensation. Individual pay decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Location may affect the range.

New York/California base range; location-based adjustments may apply for other locations.

Other

Referral program noted; role may be listed among related opportunities in the area. This description retains the essential requirements and responsibilities for the Motion Designer (Temp-to-Perm) role.