Semi-Senior Motion Designer: Lead Brand Animations

Monks; Hilversum; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Monks is seeking an experienced Animator/2D Motion Designer to lead end-to-end animation for brand campaigns, spanning social content, hero videos, and multi-platform toolkits. You will collaborate with directors, producers, illustrators, and a global team to deliver high-quality motion work.

You will mentor junior teammates, drive ideation, and champion AI-assisted techniques to stay ahead of industry trends while maintaining brand integrity across languages and formats.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of motion design and 2D animation experience.
• Advanced proficiency in After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma.
• Hands-on experience with generative AI tools (Runway, MidJourney, Adobe Firefly, Whisk, or similar).
• Strong visual design sense across typography, colour, layout, and composition.

Responsibilities

• Own the full animation lifecycle from concept to delivery across social assets and hero videos.
• Lead early-stage ideation with art directors and creative leads.
• Build and optimize production templates for speed and consistency.
• Maintain brand integrity across formats, platforms, and languages; flag risks early.
• Integrate generative AI tools into workflow and stay updated on trends.
• Present work and collaborate with cross-functional teams globally.

Skills

Motion design

English proficiency

Time management

Creative ideation

Collaboration

AI workflow

Tools

After Effects

Premiere

Photoshop

Illustrator

Figma

Job description

Monks is seeking an experienced Animator/2D Motion Designer to lead end-to-end animation for brand campaigns, spanning social content, hero videos, and multi-platform toolkits. You will collaborate with directors, producers, illustrators, and a global team to deliver high-quality motion work.

You will mentor junior teammates, drive ideation, and champion AI-assisted techniques to stay ahead of industry trends while maintaining brand integrity across languages and formats.