Associate Creative Director (Social-First motion design)

Media Assembly; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 20 days

Sick Leave 12 days

Maternity Leave

Paternity Leave

Birthday Leave

L&D Budget

Group Personal Accident Cover

Life Cover Insurance

Family Insurance

Monthly Cross-Team Lunch

Rewards and Recognition

Job summary

Assembly is seeking an Associate Creative Director–level Motion Designer with a strong focus on social-first motion design. You will conceptualize and execute high-impact motion work for fast-scrolling social environments, elevating brand storytelling with dynamic motion.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply advanced motion fundamentals, and lead craft at a senior level while ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and campaign goals.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio showcasing social-first motion design for large brands.
• Proven ability to create complex transitions and engaging motion storytelling.
• Deep understanding of easing, velocity ramps and timing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of social-first motion design assets that are visually compelling and performance-driven.
• Design and execute complex transitions and motion systems tailored for social platforms.
• Apply motion fundamentals including organic movement, easing, velocity ramps, and timing.
• Translate social best practices into energetic, engaging motion design solutions.
• Collaborate with creative, strategy, and marketing teams to align outputs with brand goals.
• Edit and assemble video and audio content to high-quality deliverables.
• Maintain consistent motion style while pushing creative boundaries within brand guidelines.
• Review and elevate motion work to meet senior/ACD-level standards.

Skills

Social-first motion design

Complex transitions

Easing/velocity ramps

Social platforms know-how

Video/audio editing

Conceptual storytelling

Job description

About Us

At Assembly, we help brands find the change to fuel business growth. We are an award‑winning global brand performance agency, home to 1,600 talented people across 25 offices worldwide. Our unique data, technology and media solutions enable faster and smarter problem solving and foster a collaborative, inspiring workplace culture. We embody three core values: Show Up – actively contribute to a space of personal and collective growth; Make Change – embrace obstacles as opportunities, taking intentional steps to drive positive change; and Win Well – approach success with integrity, responsibility, and a commitment to collaboration, understanding that the journey is as important as the destination.

Overview

We are looking for an Associate Creative Director–level Motion Designer with a strong focus on social‑first motion design. This role requires conceptualizing and executing high‑impact motion work that captures attention in fast‑scrolling social environments. You should bring strong motion fundamentals, a deep understanding of social platforms, and the ability to elevate brand storytelling through dynamic, intentional motion.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of social‑first motion design assets that are visually compelling and performance‑driven.
• Design and execute complex transitions and captivating motion systems tailored for social platforms.
• Apply strong motion fundamentals, including organic movement, advanced easing, velocity ramps, and nuanced timing.
• Translate social best practices into energetic, engaging motion design solutions.
• Collaborate with creative, strategy, and marketing teams to align motion outputs with brand and campaign goals.
• Edit and assemble video and audio content, ensuring high‑quality, polished final deliverables.
• Maintain consistency in motion style while pushing creative boundaries within brand guidelines.
• Review and elevate motion work to ensure it meets senior/ACD‑level quality standards.

Required Skills

• Strong portfolio demonstrating social‑first motion design for large or well‑known brands.
• Proven expertise in complex transitions, dynamic compositions, and engaging motion storytelling.
• Advanced knowledge of easing techniques, velocity ramps, and timing.
• Solid understanding of social media platforms and motion design best practices for each.
• Experience with video and audio editing tools and workflows.
• Ability to think conceptually while executing at a high level of craft.

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 20 days allotted at the beginning of each calendar year.
• Sick Leave: 12 days allotted effective DOJ and at the beginning of each calendar year.
• Other Leaves: Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, Birthday Leave Entitlement.
• Dedicated L&D Budget for all teams to upskill and obtain certifications.
• Group Personal Accident Cover and Life Cover Insurance for all employees.
• Insurance coverage for the entire family (Employee + up to 7 dependents – Self, Spouse, up to 4 children, and Parents).
• Monthly Cross‑Team Lunch.
• Rewards and Recognition program – Employee of the Month, Star Performer, Tenure Celebration, and many more.

Equal Opportunities

Assembly is an advocate for equal opportunity in the workplace. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Social and Environmental Responsibility

At Assembly, we have a responsibility to bring impact into our everyday work. We encourage employees to be conscious citizens, actively participate in sustainability efforts, promote environmentally friendly practices, collaborate with community organisations, and engage in volunteer activities that benefit the community. Employees are also encouraged to propose suggestions and evaluate our business practices to identify areas for improvement in social and environmental performance.