Our client, a non profit in the political space, is looking for a Video Editor/Motion Graphics Designer to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be able to work onsite in Washington, DC, Tuesday- Thursday.
As the Video Editor/Motion Graphics Designer, you will be leading the creation of polished and visually compelling video and motion driven content. This role combines design expertise, creative storytelling, and a strong grasp of social first video trends. The Video Editor/Motion Graphics Designer excels in fast paced environments, brings fresh visual ideas, and can translate complex information into clear, engaging motion graphics tailored for diverse digital audiences.
The Video Editor/Motion Graphics Designer will be responsible for:
- Leading the teams full video production process, from ideation to final delivery, producing high quality motion graphics, animations, and short form video content
- Developing visually engaging social first videos, including dynamic carousels, fast paced digital ads, and short commercial style pieces optimized for platform performance
- Creating clean, fresh, modern visuals that reflect the energy and tone of the non profit's digital presence
- Working with team leadership to establish and evolve a cohesive brand and design language across social channels
- Ensuring consistency in motion design, typography, color, and visual identity across all video assets
- Collaborating with the team to develop new, creative ways to communicate information through motion graphics and video
- Exploring formats, transitions, and visual styles that grab attention, strengthen engagement, and support growth across social platforms
- Working closely with writers, designers, and digital strategists to ensure storytelling clarity, accuracy, and impact
- Utilizing Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, and related tools) to build polished, professional grade motion content
- Maintaining efficient workflows, manage multiple concurrent projects, and meet tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
REQUIREMENTS:
- 3+ years of experience in motion graphics design, animation, and video editing, with a strong portfolio of digital and social first work
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly After Effects and Premiere Pro
- Ability to craft modern, clean, visually engaging motion assets that resonate on social platforms
- Experience producing short form social videos, ad style edits, and dynamic carousels
- Strong visual design skills, including typography, layout, and storyboarding
- Ability to distill complex information into clear, compelling visual narratives
- Organized, detail oriented, and able to thrive in a fast paced content environment
- Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills
In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.
Benefits
Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.