Senior Motion Designer

Johnson Controls Ireland HVAC; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading smart buildings company in Cork is looking for a Senior Motion Designer to join their creative agency. This role involves leading the motion design process for various projects and collaborating with other creatives to elevate the company's visual storytelling. Candidates should have 5–8 years of experience, proficiency in Adobe After Effects, and a strong portfolio showcasing their skills. Ideal for those passionate about design and storytelling.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of professional motion design experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects required.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating diverse motion design styles.

Responsibilities

• Concept and storyboard animated content for various formats.
• Own the motion design process from start to finish.
• Ensure motion graphics align with and enhance brand identity.

Skills

Motion design

Adobe After Effects

Illustrator

Photoshop

Premiere Pro

Storytelling

Education

Degree in Motion Design, Animation, Visual Communication

Tools

Cinema 4D

Blender

Job description

Job Description

What will you do

We’re seeking a Senior Motion Designer to join our award-winning internal creative agency at Johnson Controls. This role is ideal for a highly creative, strategically minded motion designer who brings ideas to the table—not just execution. You’ll play a key role in shaping the visual storytelling of one of the world’s leading smart buildings companies, delivering compelling content across video, digital, and experiential formats.

You’ll collaborate closely with producers, writers, and stakeholders to conceptualize and craft motion design that elevates the Johnson Controls brand globally. As a senior team member, you’ll be expected to lead by example, and contribute confidently in meetings.

How Will You Do It

Creative Development: Collaborate with the creative team to concept and storyboard animated content for product explainers, campaigns, social videos, internal communications, and brand storytelling.

Design Execution: Own the motion design process from start to finish—style frames, animation, compositing, sound, and final delivery.

Brand Stewardship: Ensure motion graphics align with and enhance our visual identity. Push boundaries while maintaining brand coherence.

Collaboration: Actively participate in team brainstorms, kickoffs, and stakeholder reviews. Present and defend creative decisions clearly and respectfully.

Efficiency & Ownership: Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work. Collaborate with editors, designers, and copywriters to streamline post-production workflows.

Required

What we are looking for

• 5–8 years of professional motion design experience in a creative agency, in-house team, or production studio.
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects is essential, including advanced knowledge of animation and visual effects workflows.
• Advanced skills in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro. Knowledge of 3D (Cinema 4D, Blender) is a plus.
• Familiarity with emerging AI tools and techniques that support creative production, such as generative design, AI-assisted animation, or video enhancement tools.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating a wide range of motion design styles, creative thinking, and problem-solving.
• A confident, collaborative approach to creative discussions—you’re comfortable presenting your work and ideas to stakeholders.
• A passion for storytelling through design, and an eye for detail, timing, and pacing.
• An understanding of corporate branding and the ability to elevate even the most technical topics into engaging visual narratives.
• A degree in Motion Design, Animation, Visual Communication, or related field.
  
  

Preferred

• Experience working in a global B2B brand environment.
• Familiarity with video editing and audio design principles.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards in video and animation.