Motion Designer – Contractor

Fortis Games

Senior Motion Designer crafting motion graphics that enhance storytelling for marketing campaigns at Fortis Games. Collaborating with various teams to create high-quality videos that engage audiences.

Posted 5/19/2026contractRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with the Marketing Manager and UA leadership to translate artistic visions into impactful motion graphics for marketing campaigns.
Create visually stunning User Acquisition creatives and marketing assets tailored to different games, ensuring they are on-brand and engaging.
Conduct thorough research, gather references, and analyze competitors' strategies to inform creative decisions.
Champion the visual style of the games, sharing knowledge with the team to ensure alignment with the overall vision and direction.
Work closely with 3D and 2D artists and animator specialists to produce high-quality motion graphics, addressing visual challenges during production.
Contribute to conceptualizing and storyboarding ideas for motion design projects in collaboration with the creative team.
Provide creative input and support during brainstorming sessions, leveraging expertise in visual storytelling and animation techniques.
Ensure all videos adhere to technical specifications and are optimized for performance across various platforms.
Mentor junior, mid-level, and senior artists, fostering team growth and studio capability.
Stay updated on design trends, animation tools, and techniques to enhance the quality and innovation of motion design projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven track record in motion graphics design demonstrated through a strong portfolio of diverse and creative projects.
Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, and other industry-standard animation software.
Experience in guiding and mentoring less senior motion artists, showcasing leadership and coaching abilities.
Strong understanding of visual storytelling principles and design aesthetics, with keen attention to detail and creative instincts.
Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, set deadlines, and manage resources effectively.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, facilitating seamless teamwork across different departments.
Knowledge of 3D animation and Unity is advantageous, although not essential.

Benefits

Comp & perks

We strongly believe we are changing how games studios operate and at the core of what we do is making great games that create a connected community
We're not just about making Games Where You Belong. We're also about building communities where our people belong. That's why Fortis is a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth.
Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gaming.

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Hard Skills & Tools

motion graphics designvisual storytelling3D animationanimation techniquesstoryboardingproject management

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationcollaborationattention to detailcreative instincts