Motion Designer Job at TEKsystems in Durham
TEKsystems, Durham, NC, United States
Overview Description: 12–18 month contract, with strong potential for contract-to-hire. The Worldwide Brand organization is seeking a Motion Designer to bring the brand to life through movement. This role focuses on executing high‑quality motion design across brand and marketing touchpoints while applying established motion principles and systems. The ideal candidate will help stand up a repeatable, scalable motion graphic strategy. This role sits at the intersection of brand, motion, and emerging AI‑driven workflows, helping shape how the brand shows up—from subtle motion in emails to external communications and major launch moments. This is an individual contributor role centered on craft, reliable execution, and collaboration. You’ll work closely with Brand Designers and Creative Leadership to ensure motion is thoughtful, consistent, and aligned to the brand, leveraging modern creative tools including AI to enhance efficiency and exploration.
Location and type: Contract position based out of Durham, NC. Fully remote position.
Responsibilities Design and produce motion assets across brand and marketing channels (campaigns, social, launches, events, brand storytelling)
Translate static brand designs into clear, expressive motion
Apply existing motion principles, patterns, and guidelines consistently
Collaborate early with Brand Designers to plan motion needs
Create and adapt motion assets for different formats and platforms
Incorporate feedback efficiently and iterate on work
Use creative AI tools to accelerate ideation, streamline production workflows, and explore motion concepts responsibly
Ensure motion work meets brand, quality, and accessibility standards
Shape the brand’s motion language and help define how the future brand looks and feels through movement
Create motion assets across channels including external communications, emails and subtle digital touchpoints, and social/brand moments with consistency and impact
Develop plug‑and‑play motion components reusable across teams
Translate static brand elements—iconography, illustration, color, and gradients—into motion
Help establish and evolve motion guidelines and parameters for consistent usage
Contribute to building a long‑term motion strategy, not just one‑off assets
Leverage AI tools responsibly and creatively within brand systems
Collaborate cross‑functionally with brand, content, and creative partners; partner with global teams (including opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in China during major initiatives or launches)
What you’ll own Execution and quality of assigned motion work
Timely delivery of production‑ready motion assets
Consistent application of brand motion guidelines
Responsible and effective use of AI tools within established brand standards
Qualifications 3–5 years of experience in motion design, ideally within an in‑house, brand, or product‑focused team
Strong fundamentals in animation, timing, typography, and visual storytelling
Proficiency in After Effects (or equivalent) and modern design workflows
Working knowledge of creative AI tools (e.g., generative visual tools, AI‑assisted animation workflows, concept generation tools) and ability to apply them thoughtfully
Ability to manage multiple projects and incorporate feedback effectively
Portfolio demonstrating brand‑driven motion work and strong craft fundamentals
What we’re looking for A portfolio showing range and scale with strong corporate/brand work and something truly creative, cool, or unexpected
Experience designing motion that lives across multiple touchpoints (not just social or video)
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution
Comfort working in an environment where demand ebbs and flows
Nice to have Mandarin language skills
Ability to work hybrid in the Morrisville, NC office
Pay, benefits, and eligibility Pay range: $25.00–$30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits may include medical, dental & vision; life insurance; disability; 401(k); HSA; transportation benefits; PTO/vacation/sick leave; and other programs. Benefits are subject to change and may depend on elections, plan terms, and job classification.
Application deadline Anticipated close date: Apr 24, 2026.
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Location and type: Contract position based out of Durham, NC. Fully remote position.
Responsibilities Design and produce motion assets across brand and marketing channels (campaigns, social, launches, events, brand storytelling)
Translate static brand designs into clear, expressive motion
Apply existing motion principles, patterns, and guidelines consistently
Collaborate early with Brand Designers to plan motion needs
Create and adapt motion assets for different formats and platforms
Incorporate feedback efficiently and iterate on work
Use creative AI tools to accelerate ideation, streamline production workflows, and explore motion concepts responsibly
Ensure motion work meets brand, quality, and accessibility standards
Shape the brand’s motion language and help define how the future brand looks and feels through movement
Create motion assets across channels including external communications, emails and subtle digital touchpoints, and social/brand moments with consistency and impact
Develop plug‑and‑play motion components reusable across teams
Translate static brand elements—iconography, illustration, color, and gradients—into motion
Help establish and evolve motion guidelines and parameters for consistent usage
Contribute to building a long‑term motion strategy, not just one‑off assets
Leverage AI tools responsibly and creatively within brand systems
Collaborate cross‑functionally with brand, content, and creative partners; partner with global teams (including opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in China during major initiatives or launches)
What you’ll own Execution and quality of assigned motion work
Timely delivery of production‑ready motion assets
Consistent application of brand motion guidelines
Responsible and effective use of AI tools within established brand standards
Qualifications 3–5 years of experience in motion design, ideally within an in‑house, brand, or product‑focused team
Strong fundamentals in animation, timing, typography, and visual storytelling
Proficiency in After Effects (or equivalent) and modern design workflows
Working knowledge of creative AI tools (e.g., generative visual tools, AI‑assisted animation workflows, concept generation tools) and ability to apply them thoughtfully
Ability to manage multiple projects and incorporate feedback effectively
Portfolio demonstrating brand‑driven motion work and strong craft fundamentals
What we’re looking for A portfolio showing range and scale with strong corporate/brand work and something truly creative, cool, or unexpected
Experience designing motion that lives across multiple touchpoints (not just social or video)
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution
Comfort working in an environment where demand ebbs and flows
Nice to have Mandarin language skills
Ability to work hybrid in the Morrisville, NC office
Pay, benefits, and eligibility Pay range: $25.00–$30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits may include medical, dental & vision; life insurance; disability; 401(k); HSA; transportation benefits; PTO/vacation/sick leave; and other programs. Benefits are subject to change and may depend on elections, plan terms, and job classification.
Application deadline Anticipated close date: Apr 24, 2026.
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