Freelance Motion Graphics & Core Designer at Complex
Company: Complex
Location: New York, NY, USA
Job Type: Freelance / On-site
Salary: $2,000 – $2,500 per week
About the Company
Complex is a leading platform for global youth culture, blending content, commerce, and live experiences across music, streetwear, sports, art, entertainment, and digital culture. Through innovative storytelling and creative media, Complex shapes and reflects modern culture for millions of fans worldwide.
The company is seeking a Freelance Motion Graphics & Core Designer to help develop visual identities and creative assets for Complex Bets, a new vertical focused on sports and culture-driven content.
Job Overview
- Lead visual identity development for Complex Bets content and programming
- Create motion graphics, editorial artwork, and social-first creative assets
- Collaborate with creative teams to deliver premium brand experiences
- Support YouTube shows, social campaigns, web content, and marketing initiatives
- Work within fast-paced editorial and post-production workflows
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of branding systems and visual identities for Complex Bets series and content
- Create motion graphics, title treatments, editorial artwork, and branded creative assets
- Design assets for YouTube, social media, websites, and promotional campaigns
- Guide projects from initial concept through final delivery while managing tight deadlines
- Create brand guidelines, templates, and marketing materials for multiple campaigns
- Present creative work internally and externally while ensuring brand alignment
- Provide art direction and design support across various digital platforms and media formats
- Apply best design practices across all creative work
- Contribute to a collaborative and inclusive creative team culture
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in graphic design, motion graphics, animation, or creative media
- Experience working at a design studio, agency, post-production house, or creative firm
- College degree in graphic design or equivalent practical experience
- Strong portfolio showcasing motion design, branding, and creative storytelling
- Advanced proficiency with Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop
- Understanding of post-production workflows and digital content pipelines
- Strong visual communication and presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently in fast-paced environments
- Strong understanding of motion graphics, typography, branding, and editorial design
- Creative mindset with strong attention to detail and storytelling aesthetics
Preferred Skills
- Experience with AI creative tools such as Krea, Invoke, Claude, and Weavy
- Experience with Cinema 4D or 3D motion design tools
- Understanding of youth culture, sports media, entertainment, and digital storytelling
- Experience designing for YouTube-first and social-first platforms
- Ability to create stylish, modern visual systems aligned with the Complex brand aesthetic
How to Apply
Apply through the official application page below:
Required: Submit your portfolio showcasing motion graphics, branding, editorial design, and creative media work.