3D Motion Specialist

Universal Music Group, Inc.

3D Motion Specialist designing high-quality motion graphics and animations for Universal Music Group. Collaborating with creative teams to enhance storytelling and engage audiences through visual content.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timePhiladelphia • California, New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designing and creating high-quality motion graphics, 3D visualizations, animations, and digital content experiences across artist campaigns, e-commerce initiatives, content productions, and branded experiences
Working closely with Creative Directors, Designers, Content Production teams, and Developers to translate creative vision into visually compelling motion-based experiences
Contributing throughout the creative process, from concept development and visual exploration through final execution and delivery
Creating animated assets that support artist storytelling, product launches, and audience engagement initiatives
Developing engaging visual narratives through motion, timing, composition, and storytelling principles
Exploring innovative approaches to dimensional storytelling and digital expression.
Collaborating with Design teams to ensure consistency across visual systems and brand experiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-6 years experience in motion design, animation, 3D design, visual effects, digital design, or related creative disciplines
Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in motion graphics, animation, and 3D content creation
Advanced proficiency in Cinema 4D, Blender, After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools
Understanding of visual storytelling, composition, typography, design systems, and animation principles
Experience working across digital campaigns, branded content, ecommerce, entertainment, music, or agency environments
Strong creative problem-solving and conceptual thinking abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Passion for music, culture, digital experiences, and emerging technologies
Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution
A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

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Hard Skills & Tools

Motion GraphicsVisual EffectsDigital DesignVisual StorytellingCompositionTypographyAnimation Principles

Soft Skills

Creative Problem-SolvingConceptual ThinkingCommunicationCollaboration