SCALEUP is hiring: After Effects / Motion Designer in New York

High-End Motion Graphics & Animation

We are looking for a senior-level After Effects Motion Designer to collaborate on premium commercial, brand, and digital content. This role is for freelancers with a strong visual eye, refined motion sensibility, and proven experience delivering polished, production-ready work.
What we're looking for:
A minimum of 5 years of experience with motion graphics
Advanced mastery of Adobe After Effects
Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, easing, and visual rhythm
Experience working on commercial, brand, tech, or high-profile digital projects
Ability to translate creative direction into clean, elevated motion systems
Strong sense of typography, composition, and transitions
Comfortable working independently and meeting tight deadlines
Experience collaborating with editors, designers, and creative directors
Bonus:
Experience with expressions, templates, or scalable motion systems
Familiarity with Cinema 4D or other 3D tools
Experience delivering assets for broadcast, web, and social
Requirement:
A strong portfolio showing professional-level motion work. Experimental or student work alone is not sufficient.