
Associate Motion Director
HOOK
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Collaborate with Design and Creative to ensure motion projects exceed client expectations, demonstrating the ability to provide an informed perspective on how motion design can solve a brand’s strategic challenges.
- Leverage knowledge of animation, editing and post-production tools to consistently produce top-quality work
- Lead and direct a small team of motion designers in the creation of motion concepts that solve for client marketing objectives through storyboarding, research and development, motion ideation, and constructive feedback.
- Demonstrate an ability to manage multiple projects and motion designers at the same time while maintaining a clear vision of priorities in order to ensure project milestones are met.
- Interface with clients and provide insight into how motion design can help solve their project challenges. Provide alternative approaches when appropriate to help create new opportunities.
- Seek out opportunities to promote skill advancement among motion designers by engaging in and/or creating department initiatives and discussions.
- Explore and experiment with AI technologies to discover ways they can enhance motion design workflows and creative output.
- Seek out opportunities to enrich our existing culture within the department and organization.
Requirements
- 7+ years of hands on 2D After Effects motion experience
- 2+ years of managing teams or leading projects
- An expert understanding of the 12 Principles of Animation
- A strong motion reel or portfolio that demonstrates your abilities as an animator
- Expert proficiency in After Effects and Premiere Pro
- Working knowledge of Cinema 4D and Redshift
- Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma
- Deep knowledge of various video & audio formats and when to use them
- A thorough understanding of project management and motion production workflows
- Have direct experience (and an enthusiasm for) team leadership and mentorship
- An outlook that embraces challenges and new methods of thinking.
Benefits
- health
- dental
- matching 401k
- paid vacation
- paid holidays
- remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
2D motion designanimationeditingpost-productionproject managementmotion production workflows12 Principles of Animationteam leadershipmentorshipvideo & audio formats
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingprioritizationcreativityinsightfulnessinitiativeadaptabilityvisioncultural enrichment