Contractor, Motion Graphics Designer

Location
Maharashtra
 
Full job description
Job description:
CACTUS is a remote-first organization and we embrace an accelerate from anywhere culture. You may be required to travel to our Mumbai office based on business requirements or for company/team events.
As a Motion Graphics Designer, you will be responsible for creating visually engaging motion content including explainer videos, animated social media posts, product showcases, marketing reels, animated assets for presentations, and more. You will collaborate with internal teams and external vendors (such as video editors, sound designers, and voice-over artists) to ensure animations are delivered to specification, aligned with timelines, and meet creative objectives.
Job responsibilities:
Design and produce engaging 2D animations, motion graphics, and animated visual assets for digital platforms including websites, social media, presentations, and marketing campaigns.
Develop storyboards, animatics, and visual concepts to communicate animation direction and flow.
Interpret creative briefs, brand guidelines, and client requirements to deliver visually compelling motion content aligned with project goals.
Collaborate closely with designers, marketers, developers, and external vendors (such as video editors or voice-over artists) to ensure smooth production and delivery of animated assets.
Ensure consistency in style, tone, and branding across all animations and visual content.
Stay updated with the latest trends, tools, and techniques in animation and motion graphics to bring fresh ideas and improvements to the table. Manage multiple animation projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high creative and technical standards.
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Qualifications and prerequisites:
Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Motion Design, Visual Communication, Graphic Design, or related fields.
2–4 years of proven experience as a 2D Animator, Motion Graphic Designer, or in a similar creative role, with a strong portfolio showcasing animations, explainer videos, social media creatives, title sequences, and motion-enhanced visual content.
Proficiency in animation and design tools such as After Effects, Adobe Animate, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Strong understanding of motion design principles, storyboarding, timing, visual storytelling, and transitions.
Basic knowledge of video editing (e.g., Premiere Pro) and understanding of rendering/exporting formats for multiple platforms.
Familiarity with UI animation/micro-interactions and integration with design tools like Figma (added advantage).
Application process:
Before applying, please ensure you meet the role requirements listed above and have legal authorization to work in the country where this role is advertised. Our selection process typically involves an initial screening by a recruiter, a technical assessment, and two to three interview rounds. For this role, the selection process involves an initial screening by a recruiter, 1 assignment and 1 interview round.

Equal Opportunity

Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to providing equal opportunities and creating an environment where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed. We celebrate the uniqueness of our team members and prohibit discrimination of any kind, based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Accelerating from Anywhere

As a remote-first organization, these are essential attributes we look for in all our candidates.

Taking ownership of your work with minimal supervision, showing strong ability to organize, prioritize and deliver results independently.
Documenting work that brings everyone on the same page.
Maturity to choose between synchronous and asynchronous collaboration.
Effectively collaborating with colleagues across different time zones by setting dedicated hours for collaboration and keeping team members updated through your MS Teams status.
About Us:
Established in 2002, Cactus Communications (cactusglobal.com) is a leading technology company that specializes in expert services and AI-driven products which improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 3,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work. Read more