Senior Motion Designer

Jobtailor

Vancouver

On-site

CAD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Vancouver, BC is seeking a senior motion designer to design and animate 2D and 3D motion graphics across styles, developing storyboards and explorations, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years experience, a standout portfolio, mastery of After Effects, Cinema 4D, Redshift, and Adobe Creative Suite, and a proactive, mentorship mindset to elevate the team.

Qualifications

5+ years of professional experience in motion design, animation, or a related creative field.
A portfolio demonstrating exceptional design taste, animation principles, and versatility across styles.
Advanced proficiency in After Effects, Cinema 4D, Redshift, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Strong understanding of typography, composition, color, pacing, and visual storytelling.
Experience working within professional production pipelines from concept through final delivery.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

Design and animate compelling 2D and 3D motion graphics across a wide range of styles and platforms.
Develop storyboards, styleframes, and motion explorations that support the creative vision.
Collaborate with Art Directors, Creative Directors, Producers, and fellow designers throughout production.
Take ownership of complex assignments, solving creative and technical challenges independently.
Help maintain a high level of craft, consistency, and polish across every deliverable.
Provide thoughtful feedback and mentorship to junior designers, helping raise the quality of the team.
Stay current with emerging tools, workflows, and technologies that improve both process and creative output.
Accurately estimate effort, communicate progress, and help projects stay on schedule.

Skills

Motion Design

Animation

Typography

Visual Storytelling

Storyboarding

Creative Problem Solving

Collaboration

Mentorship

Tools

After Effects

Cinema 4D

Redshift

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Design and animate compelling 2D and 3D motion graphics across a wide range of styles and platforms.
Develop storyboards, styleframes, and motion explorations that support the creative vision.
Collaborate with Art Directors, Creative Directors, Producers, and fellow designers throughout production.
Take ownership of complex assignments, solving creative and technical challenges independently.
Help maintain a high level of craft, consistency, and polish across every deliverable.
Provide thoughtful feedback and mentorship to junior designers, helping raise the quality of the team.
Stay current with emerging tools, workflows, and technologies that improve both process and creative output.
Accurately estimate effort, communicate progress, and help projects stay on schedule.

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience in motion design, animation, or a related creative field.
A portfolio demonstrating exceptional design taste, animation principles, and versatility across styles.
Advanced proficiency in After Effects, Cinema 4D, Redshift, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Strong understanding of typography, composition, color, pacing, and visual storytelling.
Experience working within professional production pipelines from concept through final delivery.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the confidence to own work while supporting the team.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates advanced proficiency in motion design and animation, with a strong portfolio showcasing versatility and exceptional design taste. Capable of collaborating effectively across teams while providing mentorship and maintaining high standards of craft and consistency.

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