Motion Designer — Seattle, WA

Company Description

Arthouse™ is a multi-disciplinary creative studio focused on design-driven work that shapes culture through bold visual storytelling. The studio crafts memorable experiences at the intersection of video production, graphic design, and brand development, collaborating with a global network of artists, directors, and creative thinkers. Arthouse™ delivers high-impact music videos, dynamic brand identities, and innovative advertising campaigns for clients across fashion, media, and other industries, including Nike, Marvel, Adobe, McLaren, Ford, and more. With hubs in Los Angeles, Seattle, New York, Barcelona, Karachi, and additional locations, the studio offers a globally connected, creatively driven environment for motion designers seeking impactful work.

Role Description

The Motion Designer will work on a contract, remote basis to develop motion graphics and animated content for music videos, brand campaigns, and digital experiences. Day-to-day responsibilities include conceptualizing and designing motion assets, creating storyboards and animatics, and collaborating with directors, producers, and brand designers to translate creative briefs into dynamic visual narratives. The role involves preparing assets for video production workflows, refining animation based on feedback, and ensuring deliverables meet both aesthetic and technical standards. The Motion Designer will balance multiple projects, maintain consistent quality across formats, and contribute ideas that elevate the visual identity of client work.

Qualifications

• Strong Motion Design and Motion Graphics skills, with a portfolio showcasing polished, contemporary visual work.

• Hands-on experience in Animation and Storyboarding to develop concepts from initial sketches through final motion.

• Knowledge of Video Production workflows, including asset preparation, file formats, and collaboration with editors and producers.

• Proficiency in industry-standard tools (e.g., After Effects, Premiere Pro, Cinema 4D or similar 3D software, Adobe Creative Cloud).

• Ability to interpret creative briefs, work within brand guidelines, and contribute original visual concepts.

• Strong time management skills and comfort working remotely with distributed teams across time zones.

• Relevant experience in creative studios, agencies, or production environments; background in design, animation, or media-related fields is beneficial.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with openness to feedback and iterative design processes.

Compensation

• $120,000 – $150,000 per year (USD), based on experience and portfolio. Pay for this contract role is set at an annualized rate.