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Tapstitch | Make fashion

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 About the Role:
 
 
 
 Tapstitch is looking for a Graphic Animator with a sharp eye and clean instincts to bring our brand to life across every go-to-market touchpoint. From scroll-stopping social graphics to polished animated on-site videos and bold marketing campaigns, you'll play a key role in shaping how customers see and experience Tapstitch. You'll help elevate our visual storytelling as we grow into the go-to platform for creators and brands making their dream fashion labels.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Design on-brand, high-impact graphics and animations for marketing campaigns, social media, emails, and our website
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 Collaborate with our content, marketing, and product teams to maintain a cohesive visual identity
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 Support the evolution of our brand design system, helping ensure consistency across all assets
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 Stay tapped into current design trends&mdash;especially in fashion, tech, and DTC
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 Bring energy, ideas, and creative ownership to a fast-moving, design-forward team
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 2+ years of experience in graphic design and animation, ideally with a portfolio that includes digital marketing assets
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 Motion graphics and basic video editing skills for social content
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 Strong proficiency in design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, etc.)
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 A clear understanding of branding, visual hierarchy, and user-focused design
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 Experience in fashion, DTC, eCommerce, or SaaS is a strong plus
 
 
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 Benefits
 
 
 
 
 Why You'll Love It Here:
 
 
 
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 Create stunning designs that drive business results
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 Work directly with founders and leadership to influence key business strategies
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 Partner with in-house teams to build the best brand experiences
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 Join a mission-driven company backed by top-tier VCs
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 Performance-Based Bonus: Up to 20% of base
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 Health, dental, and vision insurance
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 Early equity opportunity
 
 
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 About Tapstitch:
 
 
 
 Tapstitch is a fast-growing, VC-backed fashion-tech startup on a mission to revolutionize how brands are built.
 
 
 We combine the ease and speed of print-on-demand with the quality, variety, and creative freedom of a premium manufacturer, making it radically easier for anyone to launch and scale a fashion brand. Our platform gives entrepreneurs, influencers, and existing labels access to high-quality, on-trend apparel that they can customize, brand, and dropship globally.
 
 
 Since launching in March 2024, we've grown at breakneck speed, now powering thousands of fashion brands. In March 2025, we closed a major Series A led by Tier 1 commerce investors.
 
 
 We're scaling fast, expanding our NYC headquarters, growing our global team, and building the most powerful platform in fashion.
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Graphic Animator

Cloudberry Animation Studio

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 Company Description
 
 
 
 At Cloudberry Animation Studio we are known for bringing our expertise in scripted show animation to the world of marketing. We release weekly episodes, creating an animated universe that elevates and encapsulates a brand's story and mission.
 
 
 
 
 
 Our team is made up of top-tier professionals including a head writer from Rick and Morty, and animators from Netflix and Adult Swim. With 450 five-star reviews, our studio has a proven track record of creating animated content that captivates audiences and drives engagement.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Description
 
 
 
 This is a project based role in which you will work on 60 second animated episodes in teams of two delivering 2-4 episodes per month. The Character Animator will be responsible for creating high-quality character animations, working on motion capture setups, occasionally drawing a prop or editing a rig.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
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 Proficiency in Character Animation
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 Experience with Rigging
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 Skilled in using Adobe Character Animator
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 Strong attention to detail and creativity
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 Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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 Experience in the animation industry
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 Takes feedback well
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2D Character Animator

Filmless

<div>Company Description 
We have an ambitious mission at Filmless: provide the fastest, easiest, and most affordable way for companies to get professional videos. As a rapidly growing company, we're searching for individuals as determined as us who are ready to step up, take ownership, and wear as many hats as needed to achieve the highest level of success.
Check out our videos on our website before applying so that you know what kind of videos we create: http://www.filmless.com/ 
Job Description 
We&rsquo;re looking for the best animators &amp; GFX artists to help us create custom graphics/animations for our client&rsquo;s videos. You are a self-motivated person, with an eye for quality and aesthetics. This is a work from home job so you can work from any city, state, or country. Specifically, you should be able to:<ul><li>Conceptualize, visualize and design special effects, animation, or other visual images for our clients videos (explainer, promo and interview style)</li><li>Produce animated graphics ranging from lower thirds, logos, and bumpers to full productions</li><li>Modify/Rework existing motion graphics assets</li><li>Collaborate with clients and team members</li></ul> 
Qualifications<ul><li> 
BA in Graphic Design, Animation, Film or a related field is preferred</li><li>5+ years of experience in multimedia design, motion graphics, video editing and animation</li><li>Must have a reel or portfolio of work to demonstrate skills and abilities</li><li>Strong foundational knowledge of layout, color, grids, icons, typography, proportion, photography, and motion/rich media</li><li>Expert knowledge of After Effects, Cinema 4D, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop</li><li>Must own a Mac or Windows based PC or laptop</li><li>Ability to use screen recording software like Camtasia</li><li>Able to work with After Effects templates and create custom graphics</li><li>Must have experience working on content that appeals to wide audiences</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects of varying complexities, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure</li></ul> 
Additional Information 
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.</div>

Freelance Animator & GFX Artist

Tonic3

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 Motion Graphics Designer / Motion Designer / Video &amp; Motion Designer / Video Designer / Animator
 
 
 
 Do you love transforming ideas into dynamic visuals that move, engage, and inspire? At
 
 Tonic3
 
 , we&rsquo;re looking for a
 
 Motion Graphics Designer
 
 to join our team and be part of an integrated in-house agency, where Tonic3 creatives collaborate with client partners to deliver exceptional work. From polished animations to interactive video campaigns, you&rsquo;ll bring stories to life in ways that spark emotion and connection.
 
 
 
 Position Overview:
 
 The
 
 Designer, Video &amp; Motion / Motion Graphics Artist
 
 creates engaging, dynamic visuals that bring stories to life across digital channels. From animations and motion graphics to interactive campaigns, you&rsquo;ll deliver work that captivates and inspires.
 
 
 
 Salary:
 
 $95,000 - $115,000 per year.
 
 
 
 This range is aligned with market rates for Motion Graphic Artist positions across our hiring locations. While the range is competitive for in-house and mid-sized teams, final compensation will be determined based on a candidate&rsquo;s skills, experience, and the value they bring to the role, with flexibility to recognize unique strengths and expertise.
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 
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 New York, NY
 
 (3 days per week in the office, 2 days remote) or
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 Irving, TX
 
 (2 days per week in the office, 3 days remote).
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 What You'll Do:
 
 
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 Design and animate motion graphics for digital campaigns, video, and interactive experiences.
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 Partner with copywriters, designers, and creative leads to build cohesive storytelling.
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 Ensure all motion assets align with brand standards and accessibility guidelines.
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 Manage multiple motion projects with speed and precision.
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 Experiment with emerging motion design trends, tools, and techniques.
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 Who You Are:
 
 
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 5+ years of professional motion design experience.
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Motion Design, Animation, Graphic Design, or a related field.
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 Proficient in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, and other animation tools.
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 Skilled at creating 2D/3D motion graphics, animations, and video assets.
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 Strong eye for storytelling, visual rhythm, and pacing.
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 Knowledge of video production workflows, including editing, rendering, and file optimization.
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 Familiar with audio design principles and how sound enhances motion graphics.
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 Able to adapt creative concepts across multiple platforms, including social media, web, and broadcast.
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 Detail-oriented with excellent typography, layout, and design fundamentals.
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 Strong collaboration skills with the ability to take feedback and iterate quickly.
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 Organized, reliable, and able to balance multiple projects in fast-paced environments.
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 Naturally curious, keeping up with emerging motion trends, tools, and creative techniques.
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 Must have agency experience.
 
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 An online portfolio or portfolio website showcasing motion design work is required.
 
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 Feeling a little unsure if you ticked all the boxes? No worries, my friend! Your unique skills and experiences are truly valuable. So why not take the leap and apply anyway if this opportunity excites you? We are rooting for you!
 
 
 
 
 Why Join Us?
 
 
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 ⚕️ Comprehensive Medical, Dental &amp; Vision Coverage
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 💰 401(k)
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 🏝 Generous Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick Days &amp; Holidays
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 🤲 16 Hours of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to Give Back to Your Community
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 💻 All the Equipment You Need to Do Your Best Work
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 🧠 Ongoing Learning &amp; Development with a Dedicated Training Budget
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 🤝 A Collaborative, Inclusive, and Supportive Team Environment
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Motion Graphic Designer

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 Air is a Creative Ops System for creative teams. Our product automates the mindless tasks that creatives and marketers do every day to manage content and unlocks creativity through image recognition, automated versioning, and approval workflows. We launched in March 2021 and have raised +$70m from world-class venture capital groups including Avenir, Tiger Global, Headline Ventures, Lerer Hippeau, WndrCo, and Slack Ventures.
 
 
 
 This role requires in-office attendance at least 3 days/week in New York City.
 
 
 
 We are looking for a Motion Designer to join Air and take ownership of how our brand comes alive through motion. This hire will play a critical role in shaping the visual language of our product and marketing by producing high-impact videos, social assets, and in-app animations that communicate Air's value proposition with clarity and creativity. By driving engagement across sales, product adoption, and social channels, this person will directly contribute to Air's growth, strengthen our category leadership, and help define the "space to breathe" brand philosophy through purposeful motion.
 
 
 
 
 The Role
 
 
 
 
 
 Core Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 Create growth-driving product videos
 
 
 
 
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 Create weekly product demo videos that support sales and marketing efforts
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 Design modular product demonstration videos showcasing product capabilities
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 Create industry-specific demo content for DTC/Retail, Media &amp; Entertainment, and Agency verticals
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 Develop animated explainer series demonstrating Air's ROI value proposition and competitive advantages over DAMs/cloud storage
 
 
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 Bolster organic and paid social with motion
 
 
 
 
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 Produce social assets to support our content calendar and help increase social engagement rates
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 Develop templated motion graphics system including animated intros, end cards, and interstitial elements for live-action video franchises, customer stories, and product demos
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 Design and refresh scroll-stopping social ads that communicate Air's "space to breathe" brand philosophy through motion
 
 
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 Help establish Air's product motion language
 
 
 
 
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 Collaborate with product, design, and engineering to develop a motion design system for Air's product interface. Improve user engagement and feature adoption metrics
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 Develop in-app motion graphics for feature announcements, onboarding sequences, and contextual tips that drive feature adoption
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 Design micro-interactions and animated transitions that improve users understanding of Air functionality
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 Conceptualize moments of delight through purposeful animations that reinforce Air's "space to breathe" philosophy within the product experience
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Experience: 3+ years of motion design experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment (ideally in SaaS or tech startups)
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 Technical Ability: Highly proficient in After Effects, Motion, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and/or similar tools and collaborative design workflows. Bonus for experience with interactive prototyping tools, Lottie/JSON animation exports, and basic CSS/web animation principles for seamless developer handoff
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 Entrepreneurial Drive: You like to work in public, own problems end-to-end, and move with intentional speed - so your best ideas ship fast and make a visible dent
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 Obsessed with Winning: Everyone at Air plays to win, says the hard thing, and progresses every day while building genuine relationships
 
 
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 How We Work at Air
 
 
 
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 Act like a driver: Take initiative and ownership without waiting to be told
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 Work in public: Share ideas openly, get feedback early, and collaborate across teams
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 Play to win: Aim high and bring creativity, adaptability, and focus to your work
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 Say the hard thing: Give and receive feedback with clarity and respect
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 Disagree and commit: Debate honestly, then align quickly to move forward together
 
 
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 Benefits
 
 
 
 
 Why Air?
 
 
 
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 Growth and Impact: Join a rapidly scaling company with a mission to transform the creative ops space. Your work will have a direct, tangible impact on our ARR growth
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 Comprehensive Benefits: We offer competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with dependent coverage. You'll also enjoy a generous work-from-home stipend, professional development reimbursement, and unlimited vacation days
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 Commitment to Diversity: We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and strive to create an inclusive culture that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and experiences
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 Competitive Compensation: The compensation range for this role is USD $91,000 - $156,000 base salary
 
 
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 At Air, we're committed to building a world-class team and helping every individual reach their full potential. If you're passionate about solving big problems and growing with an innovative company, we'd love to meet you!
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Motion Designer

Craft

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 The Company
 
 
 
 Dedicated to building innovative brands, this creative branding and packaging agency is all about taking on a challenge.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a great place to be - here, they encourage a fantastic work/life balance, employ a fun working culture, celebrate development, and truly appreciate the people they work with, and now they&rsquo;re looking to find a perfect match to help them grow out their motion design offerings. We&rsquo;re confident this isn&rsquo;t one to be missed!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What&rsquo;s on Offer?
 
 
 
 $75,000 - $95,000
 
 
 Hybrid working
 
 
 Excellent studio culture
 
 
 Medical, dental &amp; vision insurance
 
 
 Summer Fridays
 
 
 401k
 
 
 Performance-based yearly bonus
 
 
 Paid parental leave
 
 
 Education budget
 
 
 Two-week paid office closure at the end of each year
 
 
 Supportive &amp; collaborative team
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Position
 
 
 
 Flexible in your approach, you&rsquo;ll lend your motion design expertise to a variety of exciting projects. There&rsquo;s plenty to get stuck into here, and you&rsquo;ll be involved in all stages, getting stuck into everything from the storyboarding stages right through to the final delivery of a project.
 
 
 
 
 
 Communication is a strong point for you, and you&rsquo;ll present ideas to both your team and clients alike, ready to utilize feedback to build out briefs and processes, seeing each project through to successful completion.
 
 
 
 
 
 Unafraid to shake things up, you&rsquo;ll have your finger on the pulse of the latest trends and actively contribute fresh ideas that get people excited, inspiring and motivating those around you to do the same.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What We&rsquo;re Looking For
 
 
 
 Driven, talented and resilient, you&rsquo;ll be a conceptual Motion Designer with plenty of expertise up your sleeve.
 
 
 
 
 
 We want to know all about your varied skillset across 2D and 3D motion, so your showreel should highlight your work across key visuals, ads, socials, end cards and more. A real pro when it comes to Cinema4D, you know exactly what you&rsquo;re doing when it comes to video editing, post production and lighting. Any CPG experience? Even better!
 
 
 
 
 
 Personality goes a long way here, so it&rsquo;s important that you&rsquo;ll bring lots of positive energy to the team, plus a flexible, collaborative approach to working too!
 
 
 
 
 
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 A more diverse team is a more creative team.
 
 
 
 It&rsquo;s our job to build teams of people, and we&rsquo;re proud to bring together a global network of diverse talent.
 
 
 
 
 
 All applicants will be considered without regard to race, nationality, religious persuasion, sexual orientation, sex, marital or parental status, physical ability, gender, or age.
 
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