Motion Design Lead — 3D & AI Visual Storytelling

Huge; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Huge is seeking a Motion Design Lead to bridge traditional 2D motion with advanced 3D environments, leveraging AI tools to push the boundaries of visual storytelling. You will collaborate with creative teams to concept, storyboard, design, and animate high-fidelity content across broadcast, web, branded content, and immersive digital experiences.

We are looking for an expert who can drive motion strategy, elevate visual craftsmanship, and streamline production through cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of motion design experience with a heavy emphasis on advanced 3D workflows in agencies or production environments.
• Strong portfolio showcasing unique conceptual ideas, motion graphics, and high-fidelity 3D VFX in advertising and digital campaigns.
• Proficiency in Cinema 4D, After Effects, and Figma; solid foundation as a 3D generalist (modeling, lighting, texturing, rendering).
• Experience integrating AI platforms (e.g., NanoBanana, Midjourney, Topaz, Firefly) into production pipelines for texture enhancement, upscaling, or asset generation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key creative collaborator across digital, web, advertising, and video content assignments, aligning motion design solutions with broader campaign objectives.
• Integrate AI workflows (Gen-AI, neural rendering, automated rotoscoping, and pre-visualization) to rapidly iterate on mood boards, style frames, and streamline production.
• Create high-end motion graphics, 3D assets, cinematic environments, and spatial experiences for broadcast, web, and emerging digital touchpoints.
• Execute top-tier look development, lighting, texturing, modeling, and rendering to ensure a premium aesthetic and brand consistency across all 3D deliverables.
• Develop compelling storyboards and visual concepts that utilize depth, physics, and spatial design to communicate multi-layered narratives.

Skills

Cinema 4D

After Effects

Figma

3D generalist

AI integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Animation, Film, or related field

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Unity

Job description

Huge is seeking a Motion Design Lead to bridge traditional 2D motion with advanced 3D environments, leveraging AI tools to push the boundaries of visual storytelling. You will collaborate with creative teams to concept, storyboard, design, and animate high-fidelity content across broadcast, web, branded content, and immersive digital experiences.

We are looking for an expert who can drive motion strategy, elevate visual craftsmanship, and streamline production through cutting-edge technology.