1000heads - Mid-Weight Creative Motion Designer - Freelance

Motion Graphic Designer is needed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Client: 1000heads

Location: Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Contract: Contractor

Job Description

We’re looking for a freelance Mid-Weight Content Creator to join our Design & Production team, with a strong focus on motion design and social-first creative for a global soft drinks brand. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ideating, designing, and executing motion-led content that feels culturally relevant and native to social platforms. From reacting to trending moments to producing high-impact short-form animations and videos, you’ll craft work that captures attention and drives engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Creative Concepting: Develop motion-led creative ideas rooted in local culture and social trends.
• Motion Design & Animation: Create high-quality, engaging motion graphics for social platforms using Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Social-First Execution: Ensure content is optimized for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter, with an understanding of their formats and best practices.
• Brand Storytelling: Translate brand identities into compelling, visually engaging narratives.
• Trend Awareness: Stay ahead of emerging content trends, formats, and visual styles to keep our work fresh and relevant.

Requirements

• Proven motion design experience (ideally 3+ years), with a portfolio showcasing motion and social content.
• Expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Deep understanding of Saudi culture, trends, and digital behaviour.
• Experience creating engaging, fast-paced content for social media.
• Strong visual storytelling skills and ability to develop culturally relevant concepts.
• Fluency in Saudi Arabian Arabic (speak, read, and write).

Nice to Have (But Not Required)

• Experience in photography and filming.
• Basic knowledge of 3D tools like Cinema4D or Blender.
• A background in social-first creative strategy.

About 1000heads

1000heads is a Social Transformation company. We blend strategy, data, technology, and creativity to help the world’s leading brands thrive in the Social Age. Our clients include Google, Meta, Amazon, The North Face, Diageo, and Wella. We have offices in London, Berlin, New York, LA, Miami, Sydney, and Melbourne and a global team delivering award-winning social-first creative. 1000heads is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity, ensuring our teams generate the best ideas and creative work.