amika · 3 weeks ago
Freelance Animator / Motion Designer
Amika is a Brooklyn-born haircare brand committed to sustainability and creativity. They are looking for Animators / Motion Designers to join their in-house creative team, where the role involves creating engaging motion graphics for various digital platforms and collaborating with other creatives to enhance brand storytelling.
Consumer GoodsFashion
Responsibilities
Translate creative briefs, storyboards, and static designs into compelling motion graphics and animations
Create social-first animations, animated typography, transitions, and graphic systems for digital campaigns
Support video editors with motion overlays, title cards, transitions, and animated assets
Collaborate closely with the Associate Art Director, Video & Animation to ensure motion work aligns with amika’s brand identity and creative vision
Adapt animations for multiple formats and aspect ratios (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, paid media, web, retail screens)
Prepare motion assets for delivery using best practices for file structure, exports, and platform specs
Maintain a high bar for timing, easing, rhythm, typography, color, and polish
Stay current on motion design trends, social formats, and evolving animation styles—especially within beauty, fashion, and culture
Qualification
Required
3+ years of professional animation or motion design experience (level calibrated based on portfolio)
NYC-based and able to work Eastern Time hours
Proven self-starter who can work independently and take ownership of motion tasks
Experience working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Strong proficiency in After Effects
Solid understanding of motion fundamentals: timing, spacing, easing, and visual hierarchy
Strong eye for typography, composition, and brand-driven motion systems
Experience creating social-first motion content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
Preferred
Experience in beauty, fashion, lifestyle, or culture-driven brands
Familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro for motion/video integration
Experience / familiarity with video editing
Experience with 2D animation, animated typography, or graphic-led storytelling
Knowledge of Cinema 4D, Blender, or other 3D tools
Illustration skills or experience animating illustrations
Familiarity with Photoshop and Illustrator
Company
amika
amika has grown to become one of the largest independent hair care brands in the U.S.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-05-12Acquired
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