Motion Graphics Editor (Contract) Job at Jump 450 Media in New York

Compensation: This is a flat monthly rate contract at $6,000 per month

We're looking for a fully dedicated, highly organized hybrid Motion Graphics Designer/Editor to create and iterate high-performing direct response (DR) creative across Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and other paid social/video placements. This role is not motion-only-you'll work across stills, motion, video editing, and AI-assisted production in a highly collaborative, fast-turn environment. You'll partner closely with our creative team to build, version, and optimize assets for rapid testing-moving from concept to iterations to final deliverables quickly and cleanly.

What You'll Do
Conceptualize, design, and execute motion + video ads, and supporting static assets as needed for performance testing.
Build direct response-first motion systems: kinetic typography, punchy transitions, UI-style overlays, callouts, infographics, and performance-driven effects.
Re-cut existing footage, adapt animated graphics, and create net-new variations for A/B testing and rapid iteration.
Develop moodboards, styleframes, and storyboards to align internally and with clients before production.
Leverage stock footage/imagery, SFX, and AI-assisted tools (e.g., image generation/editing, VO/asset support) to move quickly-especially for brands with limited existing content.
Maintain exceptional project hygiene: naming conventions, layer structure, and organized project files that enable fast handoffs and easy revisions.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing quality, timelines, and stakeholder expectations in a fast-paced environment.
Stay on top of platform trends (paid + organic) and translate them into ad-ready creative patterns.
Deliver across required formats/aspect ratios (9:16, 1:1, 16:9, etc.) and placements with strong attention to specs.
Requirements

We're looking for an organized, collaborative hybrid designer who can execute cleanly at scale and thrive in a fast-turn environment.
Strong design eye + direct response sensibility (clarity, hierarchy, pacing, hooks, CTAs).
Comfortable producing stills + motion + video edits (not motion-only).
Excellent file organization / project hygiene (naming conventions, clean layers, structured comps/timelines) - non-negotiable.
Ability to follow team systems and processes (templates, shared files, handoffs).
Experience working at high pace (agency experience is a strong plus).
Flexibility and adaptability for integrating new tools, especially AI-assisted workflows.
Tools + Workflow

Expert in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially After Effects + Premiere (Photoshop/Illustrator required; Audition a bonus).
Figma proficiency strongly preferred (team is Figma-heavy; shared templates and fast iteration).
Comfortable collaborating via Google/Microsoft/Slack productivity tools.
Familiarity with AI-assisted workflows for production speed (image generation/editing, VO/asset support, generative extensions).

Note: Tool usage varies by project, but the workflow is often After Effects-heavy with Premiere used when editing is the best tool for the job.