Social Media Motion Designer

Social Media Motion Designer

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that is dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

At Optum, we are using technology and compassion to help millions live healthier lives. As part of our team, your work will do more than inform-it will inspire action, build trust, and connect people to the care and resources they need. Join a culture that values inclusion, collaboration, and growth, and help us shape the future of health care through powerful storytelling.

We are looking for a Social Media Motion Designer who lives and breathes animation, typography, and visual design. You will create scroll-stopping motion graphics and animations crafted specifically for popular social platforms. From kinetic text treatments and animated infographics to playful stickers and stylized explainers, your work will add energy and clarity to Optum's storytelling.

If you are a motion artist with solid design instincts, a knack for turning complex ideas into simple, visual narratives, and the agility to bring concepts to life quickly, we want to hear from you.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Concept, design, and animate short-form motion graphics optimized for popular social platforms
• Develop visual systems, style frames, and storyboards that translate healthcare topics into engaging animated stories
• Design and animate typography-driven pieces, iconography, and infographic-style explainers that simplify complex information
• Create original illustrations and lightweight assets to support motion content
• Collaborate closely with videographers, editors, and creative directors to integrate motion seamlessly into broader campaigns
• Stay ahead of motion and design trends in social media to keep content fresh, modern, and relevant
• Ensure all motion content is brand-aligned, accessible, and compliant, while still pushing creative boundaries
• Take initiative as a creator-whether that means art directing a motion concept, styling a scene, or finding a scrappy way to bring an animation idea to life
• Partner with analytics teams to understand how animated content performs and optimize future work

You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of professional experience in motion design, animation, or digital content creation
• Proven experience designing and animating motion graphics specifically for social media, with examples of published work
• Experience collaborating within matrixed or cross-functional teams
• Solid understanding of social-first formats, animation styles, and best practices
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop) and similar tools
• Proven ability to balance multiple projects and deliver high-quality work under real-world deadlines
• Proven excellent storytelling, animation, and visual communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in healthcare, agency, or mission-driven organizations
• Experience with sound design and basic audio editing
• Familiarity with social media management and publishing tools
• Proven solid project management skills, ideally with tools like Adobe Workfront
• Proven ability to design original illustrations and assets for animation

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.