Motion Designer, Advisors Creative Desk

Mastercard Inc.; Beşiktaş; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard Inc. in Istanbul is seeking a skilled Motion Designer for the Advisors Creative Desk to craft engaging visual stories across digital platforms for the EEMEA region.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact motion, video, and brand assets that align with Mastercard’s global identity. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in creative or advertising, proficiency in After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Blender, and a keen eye for typography and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in creative or advertising environments.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects).
• Experience with Blender is a plus.
• Strong 3D animation and video editing skills; solid animation principles.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling motion, video, and visual assets for Mastercard and partner brands across channels.
• Lead concept development and visual storytelling for short-form and long-form projects.
• Deliver brand-consistent creative solutions aligning with Mastercard’s identity.
• Adapt content for diverse audiences, markets, and digital platforms.
• Stay informed on trends and best practices in motion design and production.
• Manage multiple projects with structured timelines in fast-paced environments.
• Communicate design decisions effectively to stakeholders and peers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive creative outcomes.

Skills

Motion design

English proficiency

After Effects

3D animation

Project management

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe After Effects

Blender

Job description

Title and Summary

Motion Designer, Advisors Creative Desk Overview The Services team is a key differentiator for Mastercard, providing the cutting-edge services that help our customers grow. Centered on data-driven technologies and innovation, this team provides consulting, marketing, loyalty and analytics to financial institutions and merchants globally. The Advisors Creative Desk (“ACD”) sits within Services organization and is responsible for ideating & creating engaging, forward-thinking and creative marketing solutions for Mastercard clients, delivering the complete suite of services a full-service agency can offer.

Role

The English-Speaking Motion Designer will be part of the growing creative team based in Istanbul, working across the EEMEA region (Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa). The role will focus on bringing powerful ideas to life through design, brand storytelling, and visual craft. This position collaborates closely with creative team, project managers, and Mastercard Services team to deliver high-quality creative work that aligns with Mastercard’s global standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Create compelling motion, video, and visual assets for Mastercard and partner brands across multiple channels and platforms.
• Lead concept development and visual storytelling for both short-form and long-form creative projects, ensuring high standards in motion design, typography, composition, and animation craft.
• Deliver brand-consistent creative solutions by applying Mastercard’s global visual identity and collaborating closely with creative, strategy, and cross-functional teams.
• Adapt and localize content for diverse audiences, markets, and digital platforms while maintaining creative excellence and cultural relevance.
• Stay informed on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in motion design, animation, and creative production.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality work within structured timelines and fast-paced environments.
• Creative mindset with a sharp eye for motion design, typography, and composition.
• Communicate creative concepts and design decisions effectively to stakeholders, while contributing proactively to a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the creative or advertising industry, within an agency or in-house creative environment.
• Advanced written and verbal English skills; additional languages are a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects); experience with Blender is a plus.
• Apply expertise in 3D animation and video editing to elevate project quality.
• Solid understanding of animation principles and their application in dynamic storytelling.
• Proven ability to balance multiple priorities, manage deadlines, and perform effectively within cross-functional and multi-hub teams.

Why join ACD?

• Be part of a growing department with high potential and visibility across Mastercard’s global marketing ecosystem.
• Work on high-profile regional and international projects, including presenting ideas to top-tier banks and financial institutions across the EEMEA region.
• Collaborate with a diverse, multi-hub creative team that values innovation, storytelling, and cultural relevance.
• Contribute to creative solutions that connect people, brands, and ideas, backed by the financial power and influence of Mastercard.
• Thrive in a supportive environment that encourages bold thinking and pushes the best ideas forward.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

Everyone wants easier ways to pay; we invent them. Checkout lines are slow; we speed them along. Merchants want more sales; we give them data and insights. People need financial access; we connect them. Corporate purchasing is complicated; we make it simple. Commuters are busy; we speed them on their way. Governments need greater efficiencies; we help create them. Small businesses are virtual; we give them access to a world of buyers. Retailers want to fight fraud; we provide the tools.