Brand Motion Designer: Create Impactful, Reusable Video

Cengage Group; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group is seeking a Video / Motion Designer to bring ideas to life with motion and video that power our brand. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to produce high‑quality content quickly and consistently, ensuring outputs meet brand standards and technical requirements.

The role emphasizes storytelling through motion, templates for scalable workflows, and a fast‑paced environment. A strong portfolio and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in video editing, motion graphics, or related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, typography, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to translate creative concepts into compelling motion and video experiences.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging video and motion design assets for brand, marketing, and internal communications.
• Design and animate motion graphics for digital, social, web, presentations, and internal channels.
• Develop and maintain templated motion and video systems to enable fast, consistent reuse across teams.
• Edit video content, including pacing, color correction, audio refinement, and basic compositing.
• Ensure all deliverables align with brand guidelines, visual identity, and quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with designers, copywriters, creative leads, and program managers.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Prepare and deliver assets in multiple formats, resolutions, and aspect ratios.
• Incorporate feedback and revisions efficiently while maintaining quality and timelines.
• Maintain well‑organized files and adhere to established workflows and processes.
• Stay current on motion design trends, tools, and industry best practices.

Skills

3+ years experience

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Illustrator

Photoshop

Animation fundamentals

Typography

Visual storytelling

Attention to detail

Time management

Collaboration

Tools

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Cengage Group is seeking a Video / Motion Designer to bring ideas to life with motion and video that power our brand. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to produce high‑quality content quickly and consistently, ensuring outputs meet brand standards and technical requirements.

The role emphasizes storytelling through motion, templates for scalable workflows, and a fast‑paced environment. A strong portfolio and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite are essential.