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Motion Designer (Temp-to-Perm)

Translation, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Overview UnitedMasters is building a marketplace that connects artists, brands and fans — empowering artists to earn and grow. The company disrupts the legacy music business by letting up-and-coming artists distribute their music directly to fans through streaming services while maintaining ownership of their master recording rights and up to 100% of royalties. The team is made up of musicians, marketers, engineers, and storytellers with backgrounds from YouTube, SoundCloud, Pandora, Facebook, Uber, Dropbox, Complex, VICE, and more. We work with Translation (our in-house creative advertising agency) to forge innovative partnerships.

We are looking for a

Motion Designer (Temp-to-Perm)

to join UnitedMasters. This is a hybrid role: four days in office and one day remote.

What You'll Do

Design and animate creative assets across channels with an emphasis on social

Support the development of content series, visual systems, and branded storytelling

Collaborate with the Art Director and Creative Director to execute on brand and campaign concepts

Work with copywriters, art directors, producers, and the social team to create cohesive, scroll-stopping content

Maintain and extend our visual identity across static and motion design

Assist in creating presentations and pitch decks when needed

Contribute to content shoots, artist interviews, and campaign planning with mood boards, storyboards, and visual references

Stay up to date with design trends, cultural moments, and visual storytelling best practices

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

A strong visual thinker and skilled designer who can work across both static and motion

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Detail-oriented with a strong sense of layout, typography, and visual rhythm

Culturally tuned-in — you understand the creative nuance of music, tech, and internet culture

A natural problem-solver who can take feedback and iterate quickly

Able to manage multiple projects and communicate timelines clearly

Passionate about music, creativity, and supporting independent artists

Minimum Qualifications

2+ years of experience as a designer or motion designer (agency, brand, or in-house)

Strong portfolio showcasing both static and motion work (please include a link)

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, G Suite tools

Understanding of major social platforms and content formats

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Background in music, entertainment, or tech

Experience working with creative teams in startup or brand environments

Understanding of product design or creative collaboration with product teams

Interest in cultural storytelling and branded content development

About UnitedMasters, Inc. UnitedMasters, Inc. represents the creative solutions company Translation, and the leading software and services platform for independent creators. UnitedMasters enables ownership, exposure, and financial return for independent creators, while Translation helps brands leverage contemporary culture to achieve growth. Backed by Alphabet, Andreessen Horowitz, and Apple, UnitedMasters is a global marketplace for cultural capital, connecting independent artists and brands to realize a future where creators own their future.

Salary Hiring Range:

$31.25/hr - $33.50/hr

Our salary ranges are one part of compensation, including benefits, bonus, stock options, and 401(k) match. Individual pay decisions depend on factors such as qualifications, experience, skillset, and internal equity.

The salary range reflects the expectations in the job description. We may consider a wider range for different locations or profiles.

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