AI Motion Designer (Freelance)

Social Discovery Group (SDG) is a group of social discovery companies. SDG solves the problems of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection - transforming virtual intimacy into the new normal. SDG’s products redefine the way people interact and connect with one another.

Our portfolio includes social entertainment platforms designed to connect people online across different cultures and regions of the world.

We bring together a team of like-minded people and IT professionals who specialize in creating and developing globally impactful social discovery products. Our international team of digital nomads works remotely from all over the world.

We’re proud to be a two-time “Great Place to Work” winner (USA & Japan, 2024–2025) and a Top-5 Company for Work-From-Anywhere Jobs (FlexJobs, 2025).

We are looking for AI Motion Designer on freelance basis, to join our innovative and forward-thinking creative team, where we leverage cutting-edge AI technology to push the boundaries of marketing and design. You will work at the intersection of creativity and technology, collaborating with designers, motion designers, prompt engineers, and marketing professionals to bring unique, data-driven concepts to life..

Your main tasks will be:

• Produce performance video creatives, animated banners, and social video content (Meta, TikTok, YouTube) for paid acquisitio
• Create product/promo animations and motion assets for landing pages and bran
• Use AI video tools (Runway, Kling, Sora, Veo, Pika, Luma) to generate shots, b-roll, and style-consistent footag
• Use AI image tools (Midjourney, Flux, ComfyUI, Stable Diffusion) for frames, backgrounds, and assets, applying prompt engineering and style-consistency techniques (LoRA, ControlNet, etc.
• Assemble final deliverables in After Effects and Premiere Pro (or equivalent), including basic sound desig
• Adapt concepts across durations, aspect ratios, and platforms while maintaining brand consistenc
• Organize files with proper naming conventions and export in required formats/codec
• Collaborate with designers, producers, and the lead, iterating quickly on feedbac
• Deliver in SLA mode with predictable turnaround, applying basic performance awareness (CTR, CPA, hook rate)

We expect from you:

• Solid motion design fundamentals: timing, easing, composition, kinetic typography, storytelling — demonstrated through the showreel
• After Effects — confident/expert level (animation, compositing, expressions basics).
• Video editing — Premiere Pro or equivalent (cutting, pacing, sound sync).
• Design for digital formats: performance video creatives, animated banners, social video for Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and similar platforms.
• Adapting concepts across durations, aspect ratios, formats, and platforms.
• Figma — basic/confident (working with design handoffs and assets)
• Practical experience with AI video-generation tools (Runway, Kling, Sora, Veo, Pika, Luma, or equivalent).
• Practical experience with AI image-generation tools (Midjourney, Flux, ComfyUI, Stable Diffusion, or equivalent) for frames, backgrounds, and assets.
• Prompt engineering and reference-based generation for production use.
• Familiarity with character/style consistency techniques (LoRA, IP-Adapter, ControlNet, or similar) is a plus.
• Using AI for production speed-ups: shot generation, variations, upscaling, background work, style transfer, rotoscoping.
• Familiarity with workflow automation tools (Make, n8n, ComfyUI pipelines) is a plus.
• Basic sound design / working with music and SFX.
• Templating and a systematic approach to high-volume tasks.
• Delivery standards: organising project files, naming conventions, and export formats/codecs.
• Working in SLA mode with predictable timelines.
• Proficiency in Russian, and English level B2+

What do we offer:

• REMOTE OPPORTUNITY to work full-time;
• The initial pay level or pay range for this role will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process and before the commencement of employment;
• Vacation 28 calendar days per year;
• 7 wellness days per year (time off) that can be used to deal with household issues, to lie down and recover without taking sick leave;
• Bonuses up to $5000 for recommending successful applicants for positions in the company;
• 50% payment for professional training, international conferences, and meetings;
• Corporate discount for English lessons;
• ​Health benefits. According to the paychecks, if you are not eligible for corporate medical insurance, the company will compensate you with up to $ 1,000 gross per year per employee. This can be spent on self-purchase of health insurance or on doctor’s fees for yourself and close relatives (spouse, children);
• ​Workplace organization. The company provides all employees with an equipped workplace and all the necessary equipment (table, armchair, wifi, etc.) in our offices or co-working locations. In the other locations, the company provides reimbursement of workplace costs up to $ 1000 gross once every 3 years, according to the paychecks. This money can be spent on the rent of the co-working room, on equipping the working place at home (desk, chair, Internet, etc.) during those 3 years;
• Internal gamified gratitude system: receive bonuses from colleagues and exchange them for our merchandise, team building activities, massage certificates, etc. 

Sounds good? Join us now!