Senior Motion Designer

Bjak Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services platform in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Motion Designer to lead the creative vision and design direction for motion projects. This role involves crafting visually engaging animations, mentoring junior designers, and collaborating with various teams to enhance brand presence through motion. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in motion design and proficiency in industry-standard tools. This position offers fast-track career growth and the opportunity to make an impact across Southeast Asia.

Benefits

Above-market remuneration

Fast-track career growth

Collaborative and innovative culture

Exposure to multi-market campaigns

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in motion design, animation, or creative production.
• Expert proficiency in motion design tools including Adobe Creative Suite.
• A portfolio demonstrating advanced motion design and animation work is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and animation of motion graphics for various campaigns.
• Conceptualize and develop storyboards and animation sequences.
• Mentor junior motion designers and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

Adobe After Effects

Animation

Multimedia Design

Project Management

Storytelling

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Motion Graphics, Animation, Multimedia Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

Cinema 4D

Blender

Job description

BJAK is Southeast Asia's largest insurance and financial services platform. Headquartered in Malaysia, we help millions of users access affordable, transparent, and simplified financial products through Bjak.com. Our proprietary technologies - from custom APIs to AI-driven engines - are designed to simplify previously complex or inaccessible services, from insurance to investments.

We operate across Malaysia, Taiwan, and Japan, and are building next-generation AI systems to transform how people experience financial services in ASEAN.

If you're looking for a company where you can grow fast, think big, and make meaningful impact, join us.

About the Job

We're looking for a Senior Motion Designer to lead the creative vision, design direction, and animation execution for motion-based projects across BJAK's marketing and product campaigns.

In this role, you'll craft visually stunning motion graphics and animations that communicate ideas clearly, engage audiences emotionally, and elevate the BJAK brand across digital and social platforms. You'll also mentor junior designers and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to bring concepts to life through motion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and animation of motion graphics for marketing campaigns, product explainers, social content, and digital ads.
• Conceptualize and develop storyboards, design frames, and animation sequences that align with creative briefs and brand objectives.
• Ensure all motion visuals maintain consistency, technical quality, and alignment with BJAK's visual identity.
• Elevate the overall design quality through creative experimentation, thoughtful art direction, and attention to storytelling.
• Work closely with the Creative, Marketing, and Product teams to interpret campaign objectives into motion-driven content.
• Mentor and provide feedback to junior motion designers, ensuring creative growth and alignment with project goals.
• Partner with videographers, video editors, and graphic designers to produce cohesive multimedia content.
• Present and justify design concepts to stakeholders, translating complex ideas into clear creative direction.
• Oversee the motion production pipeline – from concept to delivery – ensuring efficiency and technical excellence.
• Create reusable templates and design systems to streamline future production.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing creative innovation with timely delivery.
• Troubleshoot animation, rendering, or visual effects issues to maintain output quality.
• Stay at the forefront of motion design trends, animation techniques, and new creative tools.
• Experiment with advanced visual effects, 3D animation, and emerging digital formats.
• Continuously push creative boundaries to set new benchmarks for visual storytelling within the team.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Motion Graphics, Animation, Multimedia Design, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in motion design, animation, or creative production.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and other motion design tools (e.g., Cinema 4D, Blender is a plus).
• Strong sense of storytelling, timing, and visual composition.Proven ability to lead creative direction and guide teams toward impactful visual outcomes.
• Excellent project management, organization, and communication skills.
• A portfolio or showreel demonstrating advanced motion design and animation work is required.

Why Join BJAK

• Above-market remuneration and fast-track career growth.
• Opportunity to lead motion design direction for a regional brand.
• Collaborative, innovative, and idea-driven creative culture.
• Exposure to multi-market campaigns and global-level creative standards.
• Flat structure - creativity and initiative matter more than titles.
• Work on meaningful projects that make an impact across Southeast Asia.