Principal Motion Designer

Arrise Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd.; Dadri; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative design studio is seeking a Principal Motion Designer to lead cinematic motion content creation and define AI-driven creative workflows. The ideal candidate has 12–15 years of experience in motion design or filmmaking, with strong storytelling expertise and a focus on quality control. Responsibilities include mentoring designers, driving visual standards, and collaborating on high-impact projects. This role demands innovation and independence within a team environment, and a portfolio showcasing cinematic and AI-assisted work is mandatory.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of experience in motion design, filmmaking, or video production.
• Strong expertise in cinematic storytelling and narrative structure.
• Proven experience in AI-driven content creation.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation of cinematic motion content for campaigns.
• Define and implement AI-driven creative workflows.
• Act as a quality gatekeeper for key projects.
• Drive visual storytelling standards.
• Mentor and guide designers on AI adoption.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to shape creative strategy.

Skills

Cinematic storytelling

AI tools for content creation

Advanced compositing and motion graphics

Video editing

Tools

After Effects

Nuke

Adobe Premiere Pro

FCP

Blender

Unreal

Cinema 4D

Job description

Role Overview

We’re hiring a Principal Motion Designer—a senior creative IC + strategic leader responsible for driving AI-first creative production, storytelling excellence, and quality standards across motion projects. This role will define how AI integrates into creative workflows, elevate storytelling, and act as the final benchmark for creative quality (QC) across high-impact deliverables.

What You’ll Do

• Lead creation of high-impact, cinematic motion content across campaigns and brand storytelling
• Define and implement AI-driven creative workflows to improve speed, scalability, and output quality
• Act as a quality gatekeeper (QC) for key projects
• Drive visual storytelling standards, motion language, and creative direction
• Own end-to-end execution of complex, high-visibility projects
• Mentor and guide designers on AI adoption, storytelling, and craft excellence
• Collaborate with stakeholders to shape creative strategy and output quality

What You Bring

• 12–15 years in motion design, filmmaking, or video production
• Strong expertise in cinematic storytelling, narrative structure, and visual language
• Proven experience in AI-driven content creation and workflow innovation
• Strong ability to review, refine, and elevate creative output (QC mindset)
• High ownership with ability to operate independently while influencing teams

Tools & Skills

• Advance Compositing and Motion Graphics (After Effects / Nuke)
• Editing (Adobe Premiere Pro / FCP)
• Strong experience with AI tools for content creation and workflow optimization
• Strong knowledge of motion graphics, editing, and production pipelines

Good to Have

• Experience in gaming / entertainment / high-performance marketing
• Exposure to 3D tools (Blender, Unreal, Cinema 4D, etc.)

Portfolio (Mandatory)

• Cinematic work / trailers / high-impact campaigns
• AI-assisted creative work
• Projects showcasing storytelling depth and visual quality