Motion Designer at SkyCity

SkyCity; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Staff car parking

Career progression

Meal discounts

Discounts at outlets

Free SkyTower trips

Job summary

SkyCity in Auckland City, NZ, seeks a Motion Designer to turn ideas into captivating visual stories. This on‑site, full‑time role sits in the Brand & Creative team, shaping SkyCity’s visual identity through motion graphics, animation, and video content across campaigns, social channels, events, and digital touchpoints.

You will collaborate with designers, marketers, and stakeholders to deliver high‑quality content, stay ahead of industry trends, and contribute fresh ideas to the brand

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Motion Designer, Animator, or Motion Graphics Artist in an agency, production, or in‑house creative environment.
• Showreel demonstrating strong 2D animation, motion graphics, and design craft.
• Advanced Adobe Creative Cloud skills, particularly After Effects and Premiere Pro.

Responsibilities

• Create motion graphics, animations, and video content for social, digital, web, EDM, broadcast, cinema, and large-format screens.
• Develop concepts, storyboards, style frames, and animatics to bring ideas to life.
• Edit video content including audio, color correction, and final delivery.
• Produce accurate, high-quality artwork and motion assets that align with brand standards.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and production requirements.
• Build motion templates, toolkits, and best-practice resources to support studio capabilities.

Skills

Motion design

Animation

Storytelling

2D animation

Education

Motion Design/Graphic Design degree

Tools

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Cinema 4D

Blender

Adobe Animate

Job description

Motion Designer

SkyCity in Auckland City, N, NZ. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Are you a talented Motion Designer who loves turning ideas into captivating visual stories?

About the Role

We're looking for a creative and technically skilled Motion Designer to join our Brand \& Creative team. This is a newly created opportunity to help shape how one of New Zealand's most recognised entertainment brands connects with its audiences through compelling motion, animation, and digital content. Reporting to the Head of Brand \& Creative, you'll bring the SkyCity brand to life through engaging motion graphics, animation, and video content across a range of customer touchpoints. You'll collaborate closely with designers, marketers, content producers, and stakeholders to create standout creative that supports campaigns, social media, digital channels, events, and brand initiatives. This role combines creative thinking, storytelling, and technical expertise to deliver high-quality content that drives customer engagement and enhances the overall brand experience.

• Creating motion graphics, animations, and video content across social, digital, web, EDM, broadcast, cinema, and large-format screens.


• Developing concepts, storyboards, style frames, and animatics to bring creative ideas to life.


• Editing video content, including audio, colour correction, and final delivery.


• Producing accurate, high-quality artwork and motion assets that align with brand standards.


• Managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and production requirements.


• Building motion templates, toolkits, and best-practice resources that support wider studio capability.


• Staying ahead of industry trends and bringing fresh ideas, techniques, and innovation into your work.

About You

You will be a passionate creative with a strong eye for design, storytelling, and animation. 5+ years' experience as a Motion Designer, Animator, or Motion Graphics Artist in an agency, production, or in-house creative environment. A qualification in Motion Design, Animation, Graphic Design, or equivalent experience. An impressive showreel demonstrating strong 2D animation, motion graphics, and design craft. Advanced Adobe Creative Cloud skills, particularly After Effects and Premiere Pro. Strong typography, composition, colour, and brand application skills. Excellent understanding of animation principles, timing, and storytelling. The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

• Bonus points for: Experience with Cinema 4D, Blender, Adobe Animate, or other 3D animation tools.


• Character animation, storyboarding, or 3D motion design experience.


• Experience producing content for large-format LED screens, digital out-of-home, or entertainment environments.


• A passion for entertainment, hospitality, gaming and delivering unforgettable customer experiences.

About SkyCity

At SkyCity, you'll be part of a collaborative and creative team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and bringing bold ideas to life. You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, contribute to a beloved New Zealand brand, and make a genuine impact through your creativity. E pā ana ki a SkyCity \| About SkyCity

Benefits

• A supportive, diverse company culture


• Work with a fun and hardworking team


• $2.50 cooked meals in our staff cafeteria (there's some healthy salads as well)


• Staff convenience store (discounted milk, bread, eggs, butter etc)


• Heavily discounted staff car parking


• Career progression


• Medical insurance


• Discounts at our outlets


• Free trips for you plus one as many times as you like up the Sky Tower (if you like heights and not too busy!)

At SkyCity, our career opportunities are as diverse as our workforce. We don't just embrace differences; we value and support them. Our hiring is centred on capability and performance, regardless of gender, gender identity, race, origin, age, educational background, disability, or religious beliefs. We're here to empower you to shine. Our willingness to adapt ensures you can chart your path with us! Join us at SkyCity and be extraordinary by being you. SkyCity takes its commitment to Host Responsibility seriously. Every member of our team, no matter their role, contributes towards SkyCity's culture of customer care.