Junior Motion Graphic Designer – Contract Role

William Joseph Communications (WJ) assists clients in achieving their business goals through the development and execution of strategic marketing. WJ helps clients develop marketing strategies that are directly tied to achieving business objectives and expertly implement the necessary tactics.

In order to meet clients at the intersection of "now" and "next," WJ relies on bold and creative thinkers who bring stories to life through design and motion. WJ is currently looking for a
Junior Motion Graphic Designer (Contract)
to join their growing team. In this role, you will collaborate with the creative and internal teams to design and animate compelling digital content that captures attention, reinforces brand storytelling, and aligns with client objectives.

As a
Junior Motion Graphic Designer
, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with designers, art directors, and strategists to create motion graphics for digital campaigns, social media, video, and web

• Experimenting and pushing current trends in motion

• Finding opportunities to push and add motion

• Designing and animating dynamic visuals, including typography, illustrations, and infographics

• Supporting the development of storyboards, concept frames, and motion studies

• Ensuring all creative outputs align with brand guidelines and campaign strategies

• Adapting existing creative concepts for motion-based formats

• Organizing and managing project files, exports, and versioning in alignment with agency standards

• Assisting in video editing, sound design, and post-production as needed

• Contributing creative ideas and exploring innovative ways to use motion to enhance storytelling

Success in this role looks like:

• Creative work that is visually engaging, strategically aligned, and consistently on-brand

• Strong collaboration and communication within the creative and project teams

• Timely delivery of high-quality work that meets or exceeds expectations

The right candidate will demonstrate on their resume:

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in motion design, graphic design, animation, or a related field

• 1–3 years of experience creating motion graphics, ideally in an agency or studio setting

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro) and other appropriate software

• Understanding of video formats, compression, and optimization for digital channels

• Strong sense of design, typography, timing, and storytelling

• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively under tight deadlines

During the interview process, we will be looking for behaviors that demonstrate:

• A collaborative mindset and openness to feedback

• Curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to experiment and learn new techniques

• Strong attention to detail and pride in craft

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work well within a team environment

• A proactive attitude and eagerness to contribute ideas that push creative boundaries

What's in it for you?

• An empathetic organization where employees work hard, play hard, and never stop striving to become better

• Opportunities to grow your skills and collaborate on meaningful, high-impact creative projects

• Flexible work arrangements that allow you to work where you work best (remote or in-office)

• A supportive, collaborative team that values creativity, curiosity, and excellence

At William Joseph, everyone's opinion matters, and idea generation is the most important product of collaboration as a team. Everyone has a voice at William Joseph, and all are expected to use it. If you live by your own standard, enjoy working in a bold and dynamic environment, and believe that hard work and creativity conquer all, William Joseph wants to hear from you.

To Apply:

• Please apply here with your cover letter, resume, and a link to your motion design portfolio in one document. While we thank all candidates who apply, we will only be reaching out to candidates who meet the basic requirements on their resume.