Freelance Motion Designer

Control Shift Video is building a network of freelance motion designers who can turn ideas, data, and scripts into clear, engaging motion-driven stories.

Job description and requirements

Project-based | Remote | Contract

We’re looking for a freelance motion designer to collaborate on animation-heavy projects across technology, brand, and explainer content.

What You’ll Do

  • Animate motion graphics and story-driven visuals
  • Work with designers and editors to bring concepts to life
  • Maintain consistency across styles and sequences
  • Prepare files for delivery across formats

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong After Effects skills
  • A solid understanding of timing, pacing, and clarity
  • Experience animating for video, web, or social
  • Organized, communicative, and deadline-conscious

How We Work

  • Remote-first and flexible
  • Project-based engagements with clear scopes and timelines
  • Respectful collaboration — we treat freelancers like partners, not resources
  • Clear feedback, fair rates, and no last-minute chaos whenever possible

Why Work With Us

  • You’ll work on meaningful projects with real impact
  • We value creativity, curiosity, and people who take pride in their craft
  • We keep our word and expect the same in return
  • You’ll be part of a trusted creative network we return to often

Apply Now

We’re not building a roster, we’re building a crew.

If you do great work, meet your deadlines, and actually care about what you’re making, there’s a good chance we’ll keep coming back to you.