Social Motion Designer (Contract)

About Saylor

Saylor is an entertainment-led creative agency built for brands that want to earn attention, not interrupt it. Founded by former Netflix and Disney marketers, we exist at the intersection of culture, storytelling, and strategy, bringing the sensibility of entertainment to brands ready to act less like advertisers and more like creators.

Saylor exists to help brands become the show - not the ad break. We watched agencies keep making ads in a world where people want to be entertained. We started Saylor to change that: To help brands act like creators, not corporations. To think like publishers, not advertisers. To stop chasing attention, and start earning it.

We’re a tight‐knit crew who collaborate without ego, stay curious, and always show up for one another. We foster a supportive space where diverse perspectives are celebrated, hierarchy never blocks great ideas, and everyone is empowered to jump in, solve problems, and push creative boundaries together.

Position Overview

Saylor seeks a sharp, energetic Motion Designer to execute high-impact creative projects with a focus on social-first storytelling. In this role, you will create dynamic motion content that elevates existing assets and brings polish to the brand’s visual system. You will work closely with Saylor’s Art Director to manage the day-to-day needs of specific agency clients, translating marketing objectives into eye-catching, platform-native formats.

The Motion Designer will work across social platforms, art styles, and a diverse set of client needs. We are looking for a passionate creator who can communicate effectively and foster a positive work environment. The ideal candidate will have exceptional social/editorial instincts, a strong sense of trending formats, and the ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

About You

You are a visionary who is just as comfortable in the trenches of execution as you are leading a high-level pitch. You have a deep respect for legacy brands and possess the unique ability to honor their history while evolving their visual language for a social-first world. You’re a natural leader who can look at a content library and see a thousand new ways to make them feel premium and fresh. You thrive on the "why" behind the design, ensuring every visual choice is rooted in strategy and brand identity.

You are a champion of radical collaboration, finding joy in uplifting the ideas of your teammates and mentoring talent. Flexibility and a positive attitude come naturally to you, and you create open and symbiotic environments conducive to generating ideas without ego. You feel secure talking with clients about their vision and offering creative solutions that make them want to come back for more best-in-class campaigns.

Location and Salary

This is an hourly, contracted role with an hourly range of $35-$75, depending on experience. You can expect to wrok 30 hours per week. This contract will end at the end of December 2026, with the possibility of extension into 2027. The ability to come into our Echo Park (Los Angeles) office twice weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute the motion design process from concept to completion in tandem with the Art Director.
• Create dynamic, social-first motion content that breathes new life into existing brand assets.
• Develop and implement visual elements across various social media platforms.
• Translate marketing objectives into clear, eye-catching creative executions.
• Stay on the pulse of industry trends and integrate new motion technologies and platform-native formats into your workflow.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure all materials are visually engaging and on-brand.
• Participate in creative brainstorms and contribute fresh, trending references to uplevel the team’s creative acumen.
• Work closely with the Social Art Director to verify that design specifications are met and client visions are brought to life with high creative standards.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously from conception through final delivery.
• Maintain organized project files and templates to facilitate efficient collaboration with other editors and designers.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of motion design experience within a creative agency or fast-paced, high-volume studio environment.
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Experience with 3D programs (Cinema 4D, Blender, etc.) is highly preferred.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a broad range of creative projects: 2D/3D motion graphics, typography, and social-first video formats.
• Exceptional eye for visual composition, branding, color theory, and motion best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to create "platform-native" content that feels at home on TikTok, Reels, and beyond.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to concept and execute quickly without sacrificing visual polish.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Honed ability to give and receive constructive criticism to ensure the best possible creative output.
• Deep understanding of how audiences consume social media video and motion content in the current cultural climate.

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Saylor is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.​​ Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.