Chicago, Illinois
|Remote
|Contract
|Job ID 71127|Posted Jul 25, 2025We are seeking a talented Freelance Animator/Motion Graphics Designer for an exciting project focused on firearm safety education. This role offers the opportunity to create engaging animations that will contribute to a national initiative aimed at promoting public health.
Responsibilities
- Animate four pre-written educational scripts, each approximately two minutes in length.
- Produce clean, professional, and engaging motion graphics that effectively communicate key messages.
- Collaborate with the project lead to ensure creative direction aligns with project goals.
- Incorporate feedback and revisions to deliver polished final videos ready for public distribution.
- Work independently while managing project timelines and deadlines.
Skills
- Proven experience in 2D or motion graphic video animation, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
- Ability to translate educational or public health topics into engaging visual storytelling.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to meeting deadlines.
- Comfortable working independently and incorporating feedback throughout the animation process.
- Familiarity with healthcare or public interest content is a plus.
We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.
Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.
Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $62 - $100 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.
All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.