Graphic Designer (Contract)

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.

Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented creative professional to produce, edit, and polish high-quality video and motion assets for customer-facing, marketing, and social media experiences. This role requires a strong creative eye, advanced motion design expertise, and the ability to bring stories and product moments to life through compelling visual execution. The ideal candidate is a strong visual storyteller who moves seamlessly between creative concepting, hands-on production, and detailed execution — understanding how motion, pacing, sound, typography, and editing choices shape the customer experience. They bring both creative judgment and operational discipline, ensuring every asset is visually strong, properly tracked, accurately versioned, and delivered on time in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.

Job Responsibilities

Create high-quality motion graphics, video edits, animations, and visual treatments for customer-facing, marketing, and social media use
Translate original files and product narratives into compelling video and motion design assets
Develop polished visual executions that support storytelling, product education, and customer engagement
Edit and refine video content to improve pacing, clarity, visual quality, and overall impact
Edit raw footage, screen captures, product demos, animations, and visual assets into cohesive finished videos
Apply transitions, typography, motion effects, sound sync, color adjustments, and visual polish to meet quality standards
Prepare video outputs for multiple formats, channels, and aspect ratios including customer presentations, marketing campaigns, and social platforms
Ensure final deliverables are accurate, brand-aligned, accessible, and ready for stakeholder review or publication
Apply strong visual design judgment across composition, timing, typography, hierarchy, pacing, and storytelling
Maintain consistency with brand guidelines, design direction, and product experience standards
Identify opportunities to improve clarity, visual appeal, and customer relevance through motion and editing choices
Manage production responsibilities including file naming conventions, asset organization, version control, and delivery tracking
Maintain clear production timelines, milestones, deliverable schedules, and status updates across assigned projects
Track feedback, revisions, approvals, and final outputs to ensure work remains accurate and organized
Proactively communicate risks, blockers, dependencies, and changes that may affect delivery quality or timing
Partner with design, product, and business stakeholders to understand goals and translate feedback into effective creative execution
Support reviews by preparing clear design options, revised cuts, and final motion and video assets for stakeholder evaluation
Contribute creative recommendations that improve storytelling, customer understanding, and asset performance

Requirements

2–4 years of professional motion design, video editing, or digital production experience
2–4 years of demonstrated high-end motion design craft with attention to detail and ability to clearly tell a story, as evidenced by portfolio
2–4 years of experience in a production environment with file naming conventions, file management, versioning and revisions, and tracking via a central tracking system or spreadsheet
Demonstrated experience translating product narratives and raw creative files into polished, customer-ready video and motion assets
Strong portfolio demonstrating motion graphics, video editing, visual storytelling, and polished production execution
Bachelor's degree in Motion Design, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Film/Video Production, Digital Media, Studio Art/Fine Art, or a related field
Candidates must be prepared to complete a 30-minute motion design assessment prior to the interview stage
Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects and/or Adobe Premiere Pro
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Strong understanding of motion principles, typography, pacing, composition, visual hierarchy, and brand consistency
Ability to manage file organization, naming conventions, version tracking, timelines, milestones, and production deliverables
Experience creating video and motion assets for marketing, customer-facing, social, digital, or product-related content
Experience and background with Microsoft 365 products including Copilot, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality and attention to detail
Experience working in structured production environments with formal review cycles, stakeholder feedback, and delivery tracking
Familiarity with accessibility considerations for video including captions, readable text, contrast, and clear visual communication
Experience creating motion or video content for technology, productivity, SaaS, or enterprise customer scenarios

Additional Details

Location: Redmond WA (Onsite)
Duration: 5 months
Pay Range*: $38 - $43.50 per hour
Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
Job Status: Non-Exempt
Application Deadline: Apply within 72 hours of the posting date to ensure consideration.

This Role Is Eligible For The Following Benefits

Medical, dental & vision
Hospital plans
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Company paid short and long-term disability
Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation related to the application or interview process due to a disability, please email accommodation@allegisglobalsolutions.com. This inbox is monitored solely for accommodation requests. For questions about open roles or to apply, please submit your application through the job posting, as this inbox is not monitored by recruiters and applications sent here will not be reviewed.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.

Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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