Job Description
Motion Designer for Abstract Swirl Looping Background (Web Hero) Project overview I’m looking for an experienced motion designer to create a short, seamless looping abstract swirl animation based on an existing reference video I’ll provide. The animation will be used as a subtle, premium background in a website hero section, adding life and motion without distracting from the headline and primary CTA. Deliverables • 1x seamless looping abstract swirl / vortex animation inspired by my reference video (no text, no audio) • Style: smooth, fluid motion, minimal and clean, on‑brand colors that match • Duration: [3-6] seconds, perfectly loopable • Formats: • Required: MP4 or WebM optimized for web background • Nice to have: source file (After Effects or similar) and/or Lottie export for future edits • Resolution & aspect ratio: [e.g. 1920×1080, 16:9] suitable for desktop hero (please advise if you recommend any alternative) • Web‑ready output: reasonable file size, smooth playback, no heavy strobing or visual noise What I will provide • Reference animation video showing the type of swirl motion and feel I’m aiming for • Brand assets: website URL, logo, primary colors, and fonts • Timely feedback on up to rounds of revisions Requirements • Proven experience as a motion designer with examples of abstract/background or UI motion work in your portfolio • Strong skills in After Effects or similar tools, including creating seamless loops • Experience preparing animations for web use (export settings, file size optimization; Lottie experience is a plus) • Ability to follow a reference and improve it while keeping it minimal and non‑distracting Timeline & budget • Start: ASAP • First preview/concept: within [X] days of project start • Final delivery: within 2 days after feedback on the preview How to apply Please include in your proposal: • 2–3 links to previous work that shows abstract, background, or UI‑style motion (not just explainer videos) • A short note confirming you watched the reference style (I will share the file once we connect) and how you’d approach recreating/improving it • Your estimated turnaround time and any suggestions to improve format, length, or specs based on your experience Apply tot his job