Motion Designer: Paid Social & CTV at Anchour

Overview

Anchour is seeking a Motion Designer to create high-impact, animated digital ads for paid social and connected TV (CTV). In this role, you’ll bring creative concepts to life through motion graphics, driving engagement and performance for a range of brands.

We’re looking for a designer who thrives at the intersection of motion, marketing, and performance-driven creative—someone who understands how to craft compelling motion-based ads that not only look great but also convert.

If you’re passionate about designing animated Meta ads, CTV video spots, and short-form digital content, we’d love to hear from you.

About Anchour

Anchour is a creative agency of 33 and growing, focused on building unforgettable brands and digital experiences that help businesses punch above their weight. Headquartered in Maine, we specialize in serving SMBs and startups across industries like consumer goods, home services, financial services, retail, and professional services.

As a full-service agency, we offer strategy, branding, website design, development, copywriting, and performance marketing solutions. At Anchour, we believe in cultivating an inclusive environment where creativity, curiosity, and collaboration thrive.

What You’ll Do

Design High-Impact Animated Ads: Create motion-based Meta ads and CTV video spots that drive engagement and conversions.

Bring Static Concepts to Life: Animate existing assets, typography, and graphics into compelling, eye-catching ads.

Optimize for Performance: Adapt creative based on campaign insights, testing different motion styles to improve results.

Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with strategists, copywriters, and marketers to develop ads aligned with brand and campaign goals.

Stay Platform-Savvy: Ensure animations follow best practices for Meta, Google, TikTok, and CTV placements.

Push Creative Boundaries: Experiment with new animation techniques, visual effects, and motion trends to enhance ad effectiveness.

Work Within Fast Turnaround Times: Manage multiple projects efficiently, delivering polished animations under tight deadlines.

What We’d Like To See

• Proven Motion Expertise: 3+ years of experience in motion design, preferably creating ads for paid social or digital campaigns.
• After Effects Mastery: Deep proficiency in After Effects for motion graphics and animation.
• Figma & CapCut Familiarity: Experience working in Figma for ad layouts and using CapCut for quick-turn motion edits.
• Performance-Driven Mentality: Ability to design motion assets with engagement, conversion, and audience impact in mind.
• Creative Storytelling: Strong sense of timing, pacing, and dynamic movement to make ads feel exciting and polished.
• Cross-Platform Awareness: Understanding of different aspect ratios, ad formats, and best practices for Meta, Google, TikTok, and CTV.
• Portfolio of Standout Work: A strong body of motion-based ad designs that demonstrate high-quality animation and effectiveness.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive Salary.
• Work remotely. Live and work wherever you like.
• Retirement. Savings plan with a 4% company match.
• Premium Insurance. Premium health, dental, vision, and life insurance with generous coverage for our US-based team members.
• Optional HSA. An optional health savings account (HSA) for employees to set aside money on a pre-tax basis for medical expenses.
• Home Office Setup. Get a laptop + 50% reimbursement for home office equipment.
• Paid & Floating Holidays. 12 paid holidays throughout the year, including three floating holidays.
• Paid Time Off. Minimum three weeks of paid time off per year.
• Paid Leaves. Paid parental, medical, bereavement, and other types of leave.
• Flexible & Summer Fridays. Half-day Fridays throughout the summer, and a get-it-done-and-go mindset year-round.
• Lifelong Learners Fund. Cash for professional development (books, conferences, courses), and team bonding fun times.
• Baby Bonding Bucks. $500 bonus to cover diapers, meals, or other baby-related expenses for any employee welcoming a new child

Why Anchour?

At Anchour, you’ll do the best work of your career in a collaborative, supportive environment. Work with diverse brands, tackle exciting creative challenges, and be part of a team that values your growth and creativity.

Are you ready to help us create scroll-stopping, conversation-starting, results-driven creative? Let’s talk!