Video Animator

Summary

Join Sezzle as a Video Animator and bring visual stories to life through engaging 2D or 3D animations. Collaborate with the creative team to translate ideas into compelling animated content for various platforms. Design, animate, and edit video content, including explainer videos and social media animations. Create character animations and visual effects using industry-standard software. Manage project timelines and deliver high-quality content while staying current on animation trends. This role offers abundant prospects for career advancement within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in motion design or animation (agency or in-house)
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Experience with animation platforms like Blender, Cinema 4D, or Maya (for 3D roles)
• Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, timing, and visual composition
• Demonstrated ability to animate from storyboard to final render
• A robust portfolio showcasing a variety of motion graphics and animation projects
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Design, animate, and edit 2D/3D video content including explainer videos, branded shorts, social media animations, motion graphics, and product demos
• Collaborate with creative directors, designers, copywriters, and producers to storyboard, concept, and finalize animations
• Create character animations, typography treatments, transitions, and visual effects using industry-standard software
• Incorporate feedback from internal teams or clients to refine and enhance animation deliverables
• Manage project timelines and deliver high-quality content on tight deadlines
• Stay current on animation trends, tools, and best practices to continuously innovate creative output
• Maintain consistency in branding, tone, and storytelling across all video content

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of sound design and audio syncing
• Experience in character rigging and lip-sync animation
• Familiarity with Figma, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve
• Basic scripting knowledge (e.g., expressions in After Effects)
• Experience creating assets for web animation (Lottie, SVG, etc.)

Benefits

For this Product Designer role the compensation range is $2,500 - $3,000 USD gross per month as a contractor