Job Description

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.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be able to work onsite in Washington, DC Tuesdays- Thursdays.

As the Video Editor/Motion Graphics Designer, you will be leading the creation of polished and visually compelling video and motion driven content. This role combines design expertise, creative storytelling, and a strong grasp of social first video trends. The Video Editor/Motion Graphics Designer excels in fast paced environments, brings fresh visual ideas, and can translate complex information into clear, engaging motion graphics tailored for diverse digital audiences.

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. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.

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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. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This is a new role.

This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 02/04/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements. United Healthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Creative Circle.

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Job Tags

Ongoing contract, Contract work, Freelance, H1b, Local area

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