Senior Motion Designer for SaaS Animations

Senior Motion Designer (After Effects) – Premium SaaS Product Launch Animation (UI / Dashboard / Product Demo) Project Overview I’m looking for a highly experienced senior motion designer to take ownership of the final production of a premium SaaS product launch animation for one of my agency’s long-term clients. Please note: This is not a blank-page project. The overall narrative, messaging, creative direction, branding and platform assets have already been developed. The objective is to elevate the current concept into a polished, premium product launch animation suitable for executive presentation and marketing. This is a white-label project through my creative agency (Hadow Media), so professionalism, communication and attention to detail are extremely important. ⸻ About the Project The animation introduces a client-facing operations platform used within the security and facilities management industry. The finished video will be used for: * LinkedIn marketing * Sales presentations * Client meetings * Website * Business development The current version is approximately 90 seconds, however one of the first objectives will be to tighten the narrative down to approximately 50–60 seconds for a stronger pace and more impactful presentation. ⸻ Creative Direction The style should feel closer to: * Stripe * Linear * Apple * Notion * Framer Rather than: * PowerPoint * Generic explainer videos * Overly flashy motion graphics Think: ✔ Premium ✔ Enterprise SaaS ✔ Modern ✔ Minimal ✔ Elegant ✔ Intentional Typography and pacing are extremely important. ⸻ Current Assets Included The selected freelancer will receive a complete creative handover pack including: * Existing landscape animation * Existing square animation * Approved narrative * Consolidated client feedback * Brand guidelines * Updated platform screenshots * Screen recordings * Logo assets * Music references * Creative direction document This should allow you to understand the project quickly without starting from scratch. ⸻ Scope of Work The exact production approach is open for discussion. I’m looking for someone who can review the existing project and recommend the strongest approach. This may include: * Refining the current narrative * Improving pacing * Rebuilding scenes where necessary * UI animation * Typography refinement * Motion design * Transition improvements * Music integration * Final polish * Exporting landscape and square versions I’m specifically looking for someone who will use their own creative judgement rather than simply work through a checklist. ⸻ Skills Required * Adobe After Effects * Motion Design * UI Animation * Product Demo Videos * Typography * Storytelling * Figma (preferred) * Experience animating dashboards or SaaS products * Strong understanding of visual hierarchy ⸻ Deliverables * Final landscape master (1920×1080) * Square version (1080×1080) * source project files * Linked assets * High-quality exports ⸻ Timeline This project is ready to begin immediately. I’d like to appoint someone within the next 2–4 days. Target delivery: Approximately 2 weeks from project start, depending on the agreed production approach. Fast communication and regular progress updates are important. ⸻ Budget The budget is flexible depending on your proposed approach. I’m more interested in finding the right creative partner than simply the cheapest quote. If you believe certain sections should be rebuilt rather than patched, I’d much rather hear your honest recommendation. ⸻ To Apply Please include the following in your proposal: 1. Similar Work Please send 3–5 examples of: * SaaS * Product launch * Dashboard * UI animation * Enterprise motion design projects you’ve personally created. ⸻ 2. Your Approach After reading the brief: * Would you polish the existing direction? * Rebuild certain sections? * Start again entirely? I’d love to understand your thinking. ⸻ 3. Timeline How long would you expect this project to take? ⸻ 4. Estimate Provide your realistic fixed-price estimate based on the supplied materials. ⸻ 5. One Improvement What’s the first thing you would improve about the current animation? ⸻ Ideal Candidate I’m looking for someone who thinks like a Creative Director, not simply an animator. Someone who can challenge ideas, improve the work, and ultimately deliver a polished product that both my agency and the client are proud to launch. If this project goes well, there is strong potential for an ongoing relationship. We regularly produce brand films, product videos, social campaigns and motion graphics for a range of clients, and I’m looking to build a trusted network of motion design specialists for future collaborations.