Associate Creative Director, Motion Design - Remote

ServiceNow; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 272,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health plans

401(k) plan

ESPP

Family leave

Job summary

ServiceNow is seeking an Associate Creative Director of Motion Design to lead end-to-end motion projects for top brand moments and events. You will shape the motion language, guide teams, and collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver world-class work.

You will bring 10+ years in motion design and creative direction, expert tool knowledge (After Effects, Cinema 4D, Redshift, Figma), and a strategic point of view to elevate the brand across channels.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in motion design and creative direction.
• Ability to lead and mentor teams, and manage multiple workstreams.
• Strong storytelling, typography, and visual systems.
• Proficiency with industry tools such as After Effects, Cinema 4D, Redshift, and Figma.

Responsibilities

• Own motion design projects end-to-end from brief to delivery for major brand initiatives.
• Set the creative vision and establish executional standards across events and campaigns.
• Direct design and animation work, guiding hands-on and leading teams.
• Scale motion systems, templates, and best practices across programs and channels.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to align motion work with brand goals.
• Mentor and provide direction to motion designers, freelancers, and agencies.

Skills

Motion design

Creative direction

Leadership

Communication

AI tools

Tools

After Effects

Cinema 4D

Redshift

Figma

Job description

Associate Creative Director, Motion Design

• Full-time
• Employee Type: Regular
• Region: AMS - North America and Canada
• Work Persona: Flexible or Remote

It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for everyone—freeing people from busywork so they could focus on meaningful work. Today, ServiceNow is the AI control tower for business reinvention. Our ServiceNow AI platform brings together any AI, any data, and any workflow— helping 85% of the Fortune 500® work smarter, faster, and better. We're building an AI-native culture where technology and talent are unstoppable together. And we're just getting started.

Join us to put AI to work for people.

The ServiceNow BrandStrategy and Creative team is a passionate group of creative thinkers responsible for shaping the future of the ServiceNow brand.We'relooking for an Associate Creative Director of Motion Design to help define and evolve how our brand moves—across every channel and touchpoint, internal and external.

In this role, you are both a maker and a leader, a designer and animator with expert command ofmotionanddesignprinciplesincludingkeyframes,timing,andvisualsystems.Youdemonstratestrongownershipandarefueledbya passionto createbeautifully animated work.Youare adept atinterpreting thecoreobjectivesof thebrief andcan translatethemintonon-linearcreativesolutions thatdeliverforthe customer withbias foraction.You areastrategicthinkerandbring apoint ofview toyourworkproviding clear, effective direction to artists and agencies. You field and reconcile feedback from leadership with judgment and composure, staying sharp under pressurewhilemanagingmultiple workstreams. You bring a growth mindset that thrives in ambiguity and welcomes new ways of working.

Reporting to the Creative Director of Motion Design and partnering with brand leadership,you'lllead creative development and execution across some of our highestimpactbrandevents andinitiatives.Youinvitecollaboration andpartnerclosely with internal teams, freelancers, and external agencies to bring world-class motiondesignto life.

Responsibilities:

Own motion design projects end-to-end,from brief through delivery,across major brand initiatives, campaigns, and tier-one events-drivingthem independentlywhile keeping thecreative directorand leadershipupdated.

Bring a strong creative point of view to every workstream,helping todefinethe vision,and setting the standard for executional excellence.

Design and animate directly,especially forkeyinitiativesthat require hands-on creative leadership.

Maintain and evolve our brand motion language, ensuring consistency and craft across events, market launches, and core brand touchpoints.Scale motion systems and workflows by contributing to standards, templates, toolkits, and best practices.

Manage multiple projects and programs in parallel, staying composed and effective under pressure and tight deadlines.

Field and reconcile feedback from leadership, exercising judgment to translate input into a clear creative path forward.

Direct, mentor, and provide clear, effective direction and feedback to motion designers, freelancers, and agency partners,raising the bar across all motion output.

Partner cross-functionally with brand, marketing, product, and creative teams to align motion work with broader storytelling and business goals.

Communicate effectively across creative peers, project management, strategy, senior leadership, and business partners, aligning stakeholders around a creative vision and knowing when to ask the right questions.

Explore and integrate AI-driven tools and techniques to expandwhat'spossible and improve how the team works.

10+ years of experience in motion design and creative direction, including prior leadership runningworkstreamsand directingothers.A strong creative point of view, with the ability to field and reconcile leadership feedback and provide clear direction to others.

A portfolio thatdemonstratesstrong designand typography fundamentals, a range of styles, and a diversity of project types.

Mastery of motion and design principles,timing, keyframes, and visual systems,with fluency in speed and value curves.

Expert knowledge of relevant tools, including After Effects, Cinema 4D, Redshift, and Figma, along with modern motion workflows.

Experience working on tier-one brand moments such as global events, major campaigns, or product launches.

Exceptional communication and presentation skills. Can develop project and initiative presentations from strategy to execution. Able to align stakeholders around a creative vision and ask smart questions thatmove workforward.

Proven ability to run multiple projects and programs in parallel, prioritize effectively, and deliver under pressure and tight deadlines.Strong time management and composure across competing priorities.

Demonstratedpeoplemanagement experience,coaching and developing team membersand directing contractors and external agencies.

Experienceleveragingor critically thinking about how to integrate AI into creative processes, decision-making, or problem-solving.

For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $155,400 - $272,000, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here . To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.

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ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.

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