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Senior Motion Designer

Englewood, Colorado, United StatesRemotePart TimeSeniorPosted 11 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Our client is a full-service, in-house ad agency focused on delivering high-impact creative grounded in business knowledge, creative expertise, and an invested passion for their brands. Their award-winning team is one of the largest internal creative teams in Denver.

They are looking for a talented and experienced
Senior Motion Designer
to join their creative team
part-time
. The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver, solid decision-maker, and motion design expert. This role will focus on creating visually compelling motion design solutions across social, broadcast, and digital platforms while pushing creative boundaries and delivering top-tier results.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize, design, and execute motion graphics and animations for social media, broadcast, and digital platforms.
  • Pitch and clearly articulate concepts to internal teams and stakeholders, explaining the visual direction, motion and animation approach, and end results.
  • Collaborate closely with creative directors, designers, copywriters, project and account managers to ensure project alignment and quality.
  • Utilize video editing, color correction/grading, sound design, and VFX to enhance final deliverables.
  • Maintain a deep technical understanding of video post-production and motion design requirements across various platforms.
  • Work independently or collaboratively on multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
  • Deliver video and motion design solutions that align with the brand's creative direction and objectives.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior-level team members as needed.

Skills, Experience and Requirements

  • 5-7 years of experience in motion design, video editing, video production or a related creative role.
  • Agency experience preferred.
  • Online portfolio of work and reel displaying a diverse range of motion and video projects.
  • Proven expertise in motion design and post-production programs.
  • Must be proficient in Adobe After Effects, Premiere, and Illustrator.
  • Moderate to proficient understanding of Cinema 4D and Figma.
  • Strong skills in video editing, sound design, VFX, Mograph and technical motion workflows.
  • Has a strong design eye and can create visually stunning storyboards in conjunction with motion and animation direction.
  • Ability to problem-solve creatively and efficiently.
  • Solid understanding of motion design best practices for social, broadcast, and digital environments.
  • Exceptional ability to pitch and communicate concepts to stakeholders and team members.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to take feedback constructively and iterate effectively.
  • Experience with motion AI prompting and creation preferred.
  • Videography, video production and photography is a plus.
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