Creative Circle is hiring: Motion Graphics Designer in Washington Navy Yard

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. 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. Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : CL9-1976779 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered. Cameron Little - Senior Recruiter For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa.