Motion Designer

Vidico; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative production company is seeking a Motion Designer to join their innovative team. You will create high-quality motion graphics and animations for advertising campaigns and perform essential video editing tasks while applying sound design principles. The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio, expertise in Adobe After Effects, and effective communication skills. This is a contract role for someone with mid-senior level experience, working in a fast-paced environment that produces content for top global brands.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in 2D motion graphics, animation, and video content.
• Proficiency in After Effects and related motion design tools.
• Basic proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro for cutting and refining edits.
• Ability to apply music/SFX and adjust audio levels for polished outputs.
• Strong aesthetic sensibility and a keen eye for innovative motion styles.
• Ability to articulate visual ideas clearly and collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality motion graphics and animations for various campaigns.
• Perform basic video editing and integrate motion elements.
• Collaborate with producers and editors to deliver compelling visual stories.

Skills

2D motion graphics

Adobe After Effects

Video editing

Sound design

Effective communication

Project management

Education

Completion of a reputable motion design course

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

Are you a creative storyteller with a flair for motion design and the versatility to cut and polish a video from start to finish?

Vidico is searching for Motion Designers, with editing and sound design skills, to join our dynamic team.

At Vidico, we produce stunning creative content for global brands like TikTok, Square, Spotify, and Deloitte. Our videos and campaigns have set benchmarks in the industry, garnering over 1.3 billion views globally.

As a Motion Designer, you will:

• Create high-quality motion graphics and animations for advertising, marketing, and television campaigns.
• Perform basic video editing to assemble sequences, refine timing, and integrate your motion elements.
• Apply foundational sound design, including editing music tracks, placing SFX, and balancing audio for polished outputs.
• Collaborate with producers and editors to deliver compelling visual stories.
• Work on dynamic video content, including explainer videos, product demos, hype reels and animated brand pieces.

Skills, Education & Experience Requirements:

• Strong Portfolio: Demonstrable experience in 2D motion graphics, animation, and video content.
• Adobe After Effects Expertise: Proficiency in After Effects and related motion design tools.
• Editing Fundamentals: Basic proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro for cutting, assembling, and refining edits.
• Sound Design Basics: Ability to apply music/SFX, adjust audio levels, and deliver clean, balanced sound.
• Formal Training: Completion of a reputable motion design course or equivalent experience, with solid foundational principles of animation.
• Motion Graphics Animation: Proven experience in animating overlays, typography, shapes, and user interface (UI) elements.
• Aesthetic Sensibility: Advanced taste and a keen eye for diverse and innovative motion styles.
• Effective Communication: Ability to articulate visual ideas clearly and collaborate across departments.
• Project Management: Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Art/Creative and Design

Industries

Technology, Information and Media and Broadcast Media Production and Distribution