Senior Motion Designer

Senior Motion Designer creating diverse and captivating motion graphics for DEPT®, fostering creativity and collaboration across teams and mediums.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeRemote • California, Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $75,100 - $104,600 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Conceptualize, design, and execute high-quality motion graphics, animation, UI motion, video content, and digital experiences across campaigns and content initiatives.
Develop storyboards, style frames, motion studies, and visual explorations that help communicate and refine creative concepts.
Partner closely with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Copywriters, Visual Designers, and Generative AI Artists to create integrated audience experiences across channels and platforms.
Collaborate on music selection, sound design, and audio direction to enhance storytelling, reinforce brand expression, and elevate the overall quality of motion experiences.
Ensure all motion work maintains a high standard of craft, storytelling, technical execution, and brand consistency.
Contribute to pre-production planning, production, and post-production efforts to help ensure creative intent is maintained through final delivery.
Explore AI-assisted motion workflows, automation, and emerging creative technologies that improve efficiency and unlock new creative possibilities.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail, organization, and quality.
Participate in creative reviews, brainstorms, and cultural trend exploration, bringing fresh inspiration and motion-first thinking to the team.
Stay current on motion design, animation, filmmaking, sound design, AI, and emerging technologies to continually push the work forward.

What you’ll need

2+ years of professional experience as a Motion Designer, Animator, or similar role.
A strong, diverse portfolio showcasing outstanding motion design, animation skills, and a solid understanding of design principles (typography, color, layout).
Expert knowledge of Figma and Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere a plus.
Deep understanding of AI workflows and tools.
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Animation, Film, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

motion graphicsanimationUI motionstoryboardingsound designaudio directiondesign principlestypographycolorlayout

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizationcollaborationcreativitycommunicationproject managementproblem-solvingtime managementadaptabilityinspiration

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Graphic DesignBachelor's degree in AnimationBachelor's degree in Film