Motion Graphics Artist & Video Editor (Remote)

Overview Life Happens is seeking a highly skilled Motion Graphics Artist with strong video editing capabilities to join our creative team. Life Happens is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing consumers with unbiased information to help them make smart insurance decisions that protect their loved ones. To support our educational mission, we produce a wide range of creative content—including motion-graphics-driven explainer videos, social media campaigns, public service announcements, informational videos, and digital content across our website and social platforms. We are the creators of Life Insurance Awareness Month (September), Disability Insurance Awareness Month (May), and Insure Your Love Month (February). This role is ideal for a detail-oriented motion designer who excels in After Effects, values clean design systems and well-organized project files, and is equally comfortable refining video edits when needed. Responsibilities • Design and animate high-quality motion graphics, explainer videos, and visual elements primarily using After Effects, following established brand guidelines. • Develop style frames, storyboards, and motion concepts for graphics-led video content. • Seamlessly integrate motion graphics with live-action footage, typography, and visual assets. • Edit and assemble video content in Premiere Pro as needed, including trimming footage, syncing audio, and organizing sequences. • Maintain exceptionally clean and well-structured project files, including naming conventions, folder organization, and version control to support remote collaboration. Experience with Frame.io, LucidLink, and Milanote are a plus! • Adapt and resize motion and video content for multiple platforms and aspect ratios (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, web, etc.). • Update and customize existing animations or video templates to meet branding requirements (fonts, colors, logos, layouts). • Stay current with motion design trends, tools, and workflows while maintaining a brand-consistent aesthetic. Experience • 4–5 years of professional experience in motion graphics and animation, with strong supporting video editing experience. • Advanced proficiency in After Effects, with a portfolio that demonstrates refined animation, typography, pacing, and design knowledge. • Strong working knowledge of Premiere Pro for editing and finishing motion-driven video content. • Excellent understanding of design principles, including layout, typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy. • High level of attention to detail, particularly in animation polish, design consistency, and file organization. • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud tools including After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Media Encoder. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Self-motivated, reliable, and comfortable managing projects independently in a remote environment. • Experienced with remote workflows and collaborative feedback processes. • Must provide own computer, reliable internet connection, and software licenses. Applying • Include a link to relavant portfolio of sample work Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour Benefits: • Flexible schedule Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job