Motion Graphics Artist UX/UI Specialization

Position Overview

The Motion Graphics Artist UX/UI Specialization at Crafty Apes is a temporary 3-month contract role for a highly skilled artist focused on HUD, UI and technical analysis style design and animation. The role is fully remote within the US and Canada.

About Crafty Apes

Crafty Apes is a high-end global visual effects company specializing in photo-real VFX. Founded in 2011, the company operates globally with offices in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia, and remote teams around the world.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and animate HUDs, dashboards, UI elements and data visualizations.
• Create technical analysis graphics for high resolution productions (4K+).
• Translate creative briefs, storyboards and conceptual designs into polished motion graphics.
• Collaborate with VFX supervisors, directors and production teams for seamless integration.
• Maintain consistency with project style guides and creative direction.
• Deliver assets optimized for film, episodic, and commercial broadcast.
• Stay updated with design, animation tools and industry trends.

Qualifications

• 4+ years professional experience in Motion Graphics or similar roles.
• Strong portfolio showcasing HUD/UI and technical motion graphics work.
• Advanced proficiency in After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop; familiarity with Cinema4D, Blender, or equivalent 3D tools.
• Excellent design, typography and animation skills.
• Ability to deliver high quality work under tight deadlines.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental & vision coverage, vacation & sick leave, among others.

Key skills/competency

• Motion Graphics
• UX/UI
• HUD Design
• Animation
• After Effects
• Illustrator
• Photoshop
• 3D Tools
• Technical Analysis
• Collaboration