Complexly - Freelance Motion Designer

Motion Graphic Designer is needed in United States.

Client: Complexly

Location: Remote

Contract: Freelance

Job Description

Motion Designers are responsible for creating animations and graphic designs to help inspire curiosity and lower barriers to knowledge building across Complexly’s projects. They work with Associate Producers and/or other key project stakeholders to understand the factual details of an assignment and gather key assets and references. As part of the Creative Department, they work with the Art Director to prioritize assignments and ensure deliverables are on-brand. Motion Designers work across several projects, requiring keen attention to detail to remain organized and ensure deliverables look consistent.

Requirements

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Exceptional organizational skills with great attention to detail.
• 2 years of previous animation experience required.
• Proficiency with Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop required.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills required.
• Strong understanding of color theory and visual storytelling.
• Illustration creation and design experience required.

Position Details

Job Title: Motion Designer

Status: Freelancer

Reports to: Director of Art & Design

Location: Remote, US-Based

Pay: $10,000/video

Term: 2 months

Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

• Design accurate, engaging animated compositions.
• Create original illustrations for data visualization and other projects as assigned. Work with Director of Art and Design and key project stakeholders to understand the overall style and tone of a project.
• Work with key project stakeholders to gather important assets and references to ensure deliverables are accurate and clear.
• Source or create supplemental assets such as backgrounds, textures, or accent elements to enhance deliverables.
• Incorporate feedback from key project stakeholders.
• Properly archive and index created materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

About Complexly

Complexly is a media company that produces shows like Crash Course, SciShow, Eons, Ask Hank Anything, Bizarre Beasts, Study Hall, and more. Founded by John and Hank Green, the company aims to create trustworthy content and lower barriers to knowledge building. Since becoming a nonprofit organization in 2026, Complexly focuses on fulfilling its mission to make content the world needs, rather than content optimized for advertisers.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Complexly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in, and are dedicated to, the principles of equal opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender including gender identity or expression, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, military/veteran status, citizenship, arrest and court record, genetic information, credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Application Deadline

If you’re interested, apply by Wednesday, June 10.

Website

To learn more about Complexly, visit our website: https://complexly.com