HAUS is seeking a Freelance Senior Motion Design Artist with a sharp eye for design, motion, and detail — someone who excels not only in executing polished animations but also in contributing to the creative process from the ground up.
The ideal candidate brings a strong command of transforming high-end, professionally finished Photoshop artwork into dynamic animations within After Effects. Beyond technical expertise, we’re looking for someone who can collaborate on conceptual development, help shape the motion language of a piece, and bring fresh ideas to the table in both the design and animation phases.
Proficiency in After Effects and Photoshop is essential, and experience with the broader Adobe Creative Suite is highly valued. Familiarity with Cinema 4D is a strong plus but not a necessity. Additional experience in motion graphics, typography design, keying and compositing, rotoscoping, and visual effects will set candidates apart.Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with creative leads to concept and pitch motion-driven visual solutions
- Animate layered Photoshop artwork within After Effects with precision and creativity
- Maintain clean and efficient workflows between Photoshop and After Effects
- Work closely with design and post teams to bring static visuals to life across a variety of formats
- Support projects with additional VFX, rotoscoping, and compositing as needed
- Contribute motion design expertise throughout all stages of the creative process
Requirements
- Expert-level knowledge of After Effects and Photoshop
- Strong understanding of design principles and motion animation
- Solid experience with the Photoshop-to-After Effects workflow
- Requited; Must have an understanding of Photoshop's animation pipeline
- Bonus: Familiarity with Cinema 4D and broader Adobe Creative Suite
- Bonus: Experience with keying, compositing, VFX, rotoscoping, and animated typography
- Bonus: Mogrt experience is a huge plus!
You must be located in Los Angeles, as this role requires you to work in the office for certain projects. To be considered for this position, you need to be available to work on-site. Submissions that include a portfolio will be prioritized.
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Haus (madeinhaus.com) Los Angeles, California, USA Office
7769 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90046
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