Senior Motion Designer

GoDaddy; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GoDaddy in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a highly creative Senior Motion Designer to join our dynamic creative team. You will bring static designs to life, bridging graphic design, animation, and video production for product launches, web interfaces, and brand campaigns.

Collaborate with art directors, copywriters, and cross-functional partners to translate ideas into style frames and storyboards, create 2D and occasional 3D animations, and deliver cohesive assets with polished timing, audio, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Motion Designer in an agency, in-house creative team, or studio environment.

Responsibilities

• Translate scripts into style frames and storyboards.
• Create 2D (and occasional 3D) motion graphics and kinetic typography.
• Integrate audio with visuals for cohesive final deliverables.
• Ensure motion assets align with brand guidelines and project brief.
• Collaborate with art directors, designers, and cross-functional partners to iterate based on feedback.
• Organize project files and maintain efficient workflows.

Skills

After Effects

Illustrator

Photoshop

Premiere Pro

3D

Figma

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

3D software

Job description

• We are seeking a highly creative and technically skilled Senior Motion Designer to join our creative team
• In this role, you will bring static designs to life, bridging the gap between graphic design, animation, and video production
• You will create high-quality motion graphics, kinetic typography, and character animations for a variety of digital platforms, including product launches, web interfaces, and brand campaigns
• Collaborate with art directors, copywriters, team members, and cross-functional design partners to develop visual concepts and ensure assets are optimized for various platforms
• Translate abstract ideas and scripts into style frames and storyboards, establishing the visual pacing, tone, and direction of projects before production
• Create 2D (and occasionally 3D) animations, kinetic typography, visual effects (VFX), and dynamic scenes using vector illustrations, photographs, and text assets
• Integrate audio, music, and voiceover with visual elements to build cohesive final deliverables
• Ensure motion assets align with brand guidelines, maintain organized project files, and incorporate creative direction, client feedback, and peer feedback into iterative design improvements
• Tools we use..
• Animation: Adobe After Effects
• Design & Illustration: Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop for preparing vector files and animation assets
• Video Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro or similar tools for timing, rough cuts, and audio synchronization
• 3D: Familiarity with 3D software
• Collaboration: Figma for sourcing UI/UX assets

The ideal candidate has a strong eye for detail, composition, and pacing, and is able to translate complex ideas into visually compelling and fluid animationsThis role also requires strong design skills and the ability to execute crafted designs that support motion and video projectsA deep understanding of what makes an experience effective and the ability to communicate design rationaleProficiency with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Framer, and Adobe XD5+ years of professional experience as a Motion Designer in an agency, in-house creative team, or studio environment, with a track record of delivering projects to marketStrong wireframing and prototyping skillsA strong portfolio demonstrating user experience and interaction design skills