
Motion Design – Focus on 2D & 3D
Sherpa Design
part-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Hamburg • Germany
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About the role
- Develop and produce 2D and 3D animations for a variety of brand and communication projects
- Independently execute motion projects — from concept to final export
- Coordinate and provide professional guidance to designers and working students
- Design and animate logos, social media assets, corporate videos, and brand motion systems
- Work closely with the design team to fully integrate motion design into branding processes
- Contribute to the ongoing development of our motion standards and workflows
- Optional: Coach and share knowledge within the team on tools, techniques, and new trends
Requirements
- Several years of professional experience in motion design, ideally in an agency environment or on comparable projects
- Proficient with After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Knowledge of Cinema 4D; experience with Blender is a plus but not required
- Experience with animation presets, expressions, and Motion Graphics Templates
- Good skills in video editing, compositing, and sound design are advantageous
- A strong sense of timing, rhythm, typography, and visual storytelling
- Desire to manage projects independently while mentoring or involving junior team members
- Self-motivation, team spirit, and enthusiasm for collaboration and continuous improvement
- Excellent German and English skills, both written and spoken
Benefits
- An environment where you can fully leverage and develop your strengths
- Exciting projects and well-known clients
- Annual pro bono projects proposed, voted on, and executed by the team
- Flexible working hours — decide when you and your team are most productive
- Part-time position with 16–20 hours per week
- Training budget — at least €500 per year for professional development
- Home office equipment provided: chair, MacBook, keyboard, monitor
- We grant you the days off for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
- Tax-free monthly allowance of €50 for various benefits
- A great, talented, and very friendly team
- A vibrant work environment in the heart of Hamburg
- Profit-sharing
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
motion design2D animation3D animationvideo editingcompositingsound designanimation presetsexpressionsMotion Graphics Templatesvisual storytelling
Soft Skills
self-motivationteam spiritcollaborationmentoringproject managemententhusiasm for continuous improvementprofessional guidancestrong sense of timingstrong sense of rhythmstrong sense of typography