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Video/Motion Designer (REMOTE)

Cengage · New York, NY, USA ·

Pay:
$58,300-$75,750/yr
Job type:
Full Time

Video / Motion Designer

At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping learners around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
The Video / Motion Designer brings ideas to life through eye‑catching motion and video that quite literally make the brand move. This role blends creative storytelling with scalable, reusable systems—enabling teams to produce high-quality content quickly and consistently. Working closely with cross-functional creative partners, this role ensures outputs are visually compelling, technically sound, and aligned to brand standards.
What you'll do here:
Create engaging video and motion design assets for brand, marketing, and internal communications
Design and animate motion graphics for digital, social, web, presentations, and internal channels
Develop and maintain templated motion and video systems to enable fast, consistent reuse across teams
Edit video content, including pacing, color correction, audio refinement, and basic compositing
Ensure all deliverables align with brand guidelines, visual identity, and quality standards
Collaborate closely with designers, copywriters, creative leads, and program managers
Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Prepare and deliver assets in multiple formats, resolutions, and aspect ratios
Incorporate feedback and revisions efficiently while maintaining quality and timelines
Maintain well-organized files and adhere to established workflows and processes
Stay current on motion design trends, tools, and industry best practices
Skills you will need here:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in video editing, motion graphics, or related field
Proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro
Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Strong understanding of animation principles, typography, and visual storytelling
Ability to translate creative concepts into compelling motion and video experiences
Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
Strong communication and collaboration abilities
Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.
Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com.
About Cengage

Cengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
Compensation
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$58,300.00 - $75,750.00 USD