Mindlance is hiring: Motion Designer in Austin

Location: Austin, TX (4-days Hybrid Onsite).

Duration: 12-Month Assignment

Type: Full-time, Contract

Motion Designer (Contract)

The Creative Center serves as an in-house agency, producing communications for clients, prospects, and internal audiences across digital experiences. This role focuses on motion-driven storytelling, animation, and digital product experiences, combining creative concept development with hands‑on execution.

Key Responsibilities

Design and deliver motion assets across digital experiences, including product animations, video content, data visualizations, UI transitions, and interaction states.

Translate complex concepts into clear, engaging visual narratives through animation and motion design.

Collaborate with UX/UI designers, creative teams, and developers to integrate motion into product and marketing experiences.

Develop and maintain a consistent, scalable motion language that balances brand expression, usability, accessibility, and performance.

Create and refine supporting visual assets, including illustrations, compositing, and light design work.

Ensure adherence to and evolution of brand standards across digital channels.

Present creative work, incorporate stakeholder feedback, and contribute to a collaborative creative environment.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience in motion design, animation, and concept-driven storytelling.

Strong portfolio showcasing motion work across digital products, brand experiences, and interactive media.

Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects, with strong working knowledge of Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

Experience using Figma and Lottie (or similar tools) for product integration and developer handoff.

Strong understanding of UX motion principles, including transitions, hierarchy, and user feedback.

Knowledge of accessibility standards, including reduced‑motion considerations, and performance optimization.

Experience partnering with product, design, and engineering teams.

Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Excellent communication and presentation skills with cross‑functional stakeholders.

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

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