Motion Designer

About Made to Scale

Made to Scale is an agency specialized in designing and deploying custom AI agents for SMEs and e-commerce businesses.

Our mission:

Through AI and automation (n8n, SaaS integrations, etc.), we transform repetitive processes into smart workflows that boost productivity, reduce costs, and enhance customer experience.

We help our clients move from an organization stuck in daily operations to a smooth, scalable growth machine.

Role & Responsibilities

Freelance Motion Designer

Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

Creative Direction & Concept

• Develop the

  visual concept

  and

  motion design moodboard

  from the creative brief.
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• Produce the

  storyboard

  and

  animatic

  before full animation.
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• Animate the

  main hero video

  (60–90s) and its derivatives (15–30s, 9:16, 1:1).
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• Create

  transitions, title cards, logo reveals, lower-thirds, and UI snippets

  .
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• Integrate light

  sound design

  and synchronize music according to the project tone.

Production & Delivery

• Animate using

  After Effects

  (2D/3D hybrid, typography, texture, compositing).
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• Optimize renders for different platforms (web, paid ads, reels, etc.).
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• Deliver

  clean, organized source files

  and export-ready assets.
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• Maintain clear communication throughout the process (moodboard → storyboard → animatic → master).

Expected Deliverables

• Hero video:

  60–90s (16:9 master version).
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• Cutdowns:

  30s / 15s / 6s (16:9, 9:16, 1:1).
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• Logo reveal / intro / outro:

  2–3s.
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• Feature snippets:

  short animations for website & presentations.
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• Reusable templates:

  titles and transitions for future use.
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• Subtitles:

  .srt + burned-in versions.
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• Source files:

  .aep / .ai / .psd organized and labeled.

Requirements

Experience & Technical Skills

• 3–5+ years of proven experience in

  motion design

  for

  tech, SaaS, or e-commerce

  brands.
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• Mastery of

  After Effects

  ,

  Illustrator

  , and

  Photoshop

  .
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• Familiarity with

  Cinema 4D

  or

  Blender

  is a plus.
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• Strong understanding of

  product storytelling

  , visual rhythm, and hierarchy.
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• Experience with

  multi-format adaptation

  for social and paid media.
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• Detail-oriented and highly organized workflow management.

Soft Skills

• Creative yet structured mindset with strong attention to detail.
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• Autonomy and accountability for deliverables.
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• Excellent communication skills and responsiveness to feedback.
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• Ability to work efficiently within deadlines.
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• Understanding of startup and tech culture is a plus.

Nice-to-Have

• Proficiency in

  Figma

  or

  Premiere Pro

  .
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• Experience creating

  social ads

  or

  product explainers

  .
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• Basic

  sound design

  , color grading, or light 3D animation skills.
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• Curiosity for

  AI, automation, and emerging tech

  .

Mission Details

• Contract type:

  Freelance (one-time project).
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• Estimated duration:

  2–4 weeks (depending on complexity and feedback cycles).
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• Start date:

  ASAP.
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• Compensation:

  Fixed-rate proposal (please also include your daily rate).
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• Usage rights:

  Web & social worldwide for 24 months.
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• Main tools:

  After Effects, Adobe CC, Figma, Notion, Slack.

What to Include in Your Application

karelie@zukunft-corp.com

• Your

  showreel

  (max. 2 minutes) and

  3 relevant projects

  .
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• A short

  creative note

  outlining your approach and motion style.
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• Your

  proposal

  (fixed quote + optional daily rate).
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• Your

  availability

  and

  delivery conditions

  (source files, music, licensing, etc.).

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