BlueFlag LLP

• Design and build interactive vector animation systems in Rive, including state machines, pointer/touch listeners, bone-driven elements, data binding, and real-time responsiveness • Create premium motion graphics and video assets in After Effects with perfect transparency, reversible timelines, loopable sequences, and web-optimized exports (ProRes 4444, WebM, etc.) • Develop minimalist line-art animations that gradually transition into more organic, life-like motion while maintaining a cohesive visual language • Build cursor- and touch-responsive interactions (subtle repulsion, attraction, sway, micro-movements) that feel natural and delightful • Design and optimize multi-layer experiences that combine breathing backgrounds, transparent video, and interactive vector overlays running at 60 fps with no visual conflicts • Establish motion design systems that work beautifully in both light and dark modes, using a restrained grayscale palette with one consistent accent color • Collaborate daily with front-end developers on integration, event handling, responsive behavior, and performance tuning within Angular components • Optimize all deliverables for file size, load speed, and cross-device performance (desktop, tablet, mobile touch) • Provide clean, well-documented source files, export settings, and technical guidance so the engineering team can implement without friction • Contribute strategic input on how motion can improve user engagement, brand perception, and conversion on key marketing pages • Optionally develop lightweight Canvas or Three.js fallbacks when needed • Work remotely from the Philippines with at least 3–4 hours overlap with US Eastern Time on most days

Role Description BlueFlag LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Interactive Motion Designer to create high-performance, emotionally resonant interactive experiences for our marketing website and digital products. In this contract role, you will design and deliver motion systems that begin with clean, minimalist line art and evolve into rich, responsive animations that feel alive. You will own the full motion pipeline — from concept and asset creation through interactive development, performance optimization, and seamless handoff to our Angular front-end team. You will be our primary specialist for interactive motion, working closely with UI/UX and engineering to ensure every animation enhances brand storytelling, drives engagement, and performs flawlessly across devices and themes. What You'll Do - Design and build interactive vector animation systems in Rive, including state machines, pointer/touch listeners, bone-driven elements, data binding, and real-time responsiveness. - Create premium motion graphics and video assets in After Effects with perfect transparency, reversible timelines, loopable sequences, and web-optimized exports (ProRes 4444, WebM, etc.). - Develop minimalist line-art animations that gradually transition into more organic, life-like motion while maintaining a cohesive visual language. - Build cursor- and touch-responsive interactions (subtle repulsion, attraction, sway, micro-movements) that feel natural and delightful. - Design and optimize multi-layer experiences that combine breathing backgrounds, transparent video, and interactive vector overlays running at 60 fps with no visual conflicts. - Establish motion design systems that work beautifully in both light and dark modes, using a restrained grayscale palette with one consistent accent color. - Collaborate daily with front-end developers on integration, event handling, responsive behavior, and performance tuning within Angular components. - Optimize all deliverables for file size, load speed, and cross-device performance (desktop, tablet, mobile touch). - Provide clean, well-documented source files, export settings, and technical guidance so the engineering team can implement without friction. - Contribute strategic input on how motion can improve user engagement, brand perception, and conversion on key marketing pages. - Optionally develop lightweight Canvas or Three.js fallbacks when needed. - Work remotely from the Philippines with at least 3–4 hours overlap with US Eastern Time on most days. Qualifications - 5+ years professional experience in motion graphics with a strong focus on interactive web animation. - Expert-level proficiency in Rive.app (state machines, Pointer listeners, data binding, bones, web exports). - Advanced After Effects skills with proven experience in transparent video, alpha channels, reversible playback, and web-optimized exports. - Strong vector illustration skills in Adobe Illustrator or Figma. - Deep understanding of web performance, responsive design, layering, and front-end integration. - Portfolio demonstrating minimalist line-art animation that evolves into more organic motion, plus interactive/cursor-responsive work. - Strong English communication skills, written and spoken. - Comfortable working remotely from the Philippines with at least 3–4 hours overlap with US Eastern Time on most days. - Comfortable working remotely with a US-based team and following documented processes. Requirements - Nice-to-have (Preferred): - Experience with US-based clients, especially in professional services, consulting, IT, or similar. - Experience with Three.js, Canvas API, or GSAP as complementary or fallback solutions. - Previous work on marketing hero sections, interactive landing pages, or Rive-powered web experiences. - Familiarity with Angular component integration for Rive or similar libraries. - Understanding of light/dark mode theming in motion design. Benefits - This position is contract only and not eligible for benefits.

• Architect, build, and maintain production-grade software (services, APIs, and web applications) with strong engineering discipline: code quality, testing, observability, and operational readiness. • Lead design reviews, establish engineering standards, and mentor engineers across multiple projects—especially software-heavy initiatives. • Build integration layers and service patterns that connect applications to data platforms, identity systems, and enterprise tooling. • Drive modern SDLC practices: trunk-based development or equivalent, strong code review culture, automated testing, and predictable release workflows. • Design and operate Kubernetes-based application platforms, including deployment standards, networking/ingress, upgrades, reliability, and day-2 operations. • Implement and mature CI/CD pipelines and release automation for both applications and infrastructure (including GitOps patterns where appropriate). • Build and maintain infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform) and automated environment provisioning in Azure or AWS. • Lead engineers in deploying and maintaining enterprise platform tools such as Starburst, Immuta, Collibra, Databricks, Synapse, and related services. • Develop plans for cloud migrations and deployments and execute modernization strategies for application and data workloads. • Build and maintain data pipelines and supporting services that enable analytics, ML, and AI-enabled applications. • Partner with stakeholders to shape practical approaches to AI agents, AI infrastructure, and AI application enablement (e.g., orchestration patterns, retrieval/knowledge integration, evaluation and monitoring) in a secure environment.

• Maintain the general ledger in QuickBooks Online • Own month-end close: record journal entries, reconcile bank, credit card, and loan accounts, maintain AR/AP and fixed asset schedules • Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet, and basic cash flow reports • Ensure accurate coding by customer/contract and cost category • Prepare workpapers and schedules for US federal and multi-state tax filings and partner/owner allocations (with US CPA oversight) • Track estimated tax payments (federal and state) and post CPA adjustments into QuickBooks • Help maintain a simple, compliant cost structure for government contracts (direct vs. indirect costs, unallowable cost tracking, indirect rate groupings) • Prepare internal contract/project cost reports and maintain clear documentation for potential review or audit • Build Excel models for new products and services (revenue/cost projections, pricing scenarios, margin and sensitivity analyses) • Analyze profitability by product/service line, customer type, and contract type • Present clear, actionable summaries of financial analysis to leadership (tables, charts, short write-ups) • Document basic SOPs for close, invoicing, and expense approvals and suggest improvements in the use of QuickBooks and Excel templates • Work remotely from the Philippines with at least 3–4 hours overlap with US Eastern Time on most days