Motion Designer & Video Editor

Conagra Brands; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Career development opportunities

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Chicago seeks a creative motion designer who can blend design, animation and storytelling across digital and live campaigns. You will design, animate and edit engaging content, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver on-brand experiences.

The role requires strong After Effects and Premiere Pro skills, plus a solid portfolio demonstrating animated storytelling. You will work in a hybrid setup, with opportunities to advance your craft and contribute to diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of professional experience in motion design, animation, and video editing.
• Strong portfolio showing motion graphics and storytelling across platforms.
• Expert proficiency in After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• Advanced proficiency with Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Deep understanding of animation principles, typography, color and composition.
• Experience with post-production workflows and asset delivery.
• Experience supporting consumer brands and fast-paced teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and animate motion graphics for digital, social, retail, and campaigns.
• Edit short-form and long-form video content to tell compelling stories.
• Handle post-production: color, audio, sound design, delivery.
• Create animations, titles, transitions that strengthen brand identity.
• Transform static assets into dynamic content while keeping quality.
• Collaborate with Creative Directors, Designers, Copywriters and Marketing.
• Optimize content for multiple platforms and aspect ratios.
• Maintain organized project files and efficient workflows.
• Support content productions, food shoots, and live streaming when needed.
• Assist with camera, lighting, and audio capture as required.
• Manage multiple projects with deadlines and high standards.

Skills

Motion design

Animation

Video editing

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Creative storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Illustrator

Creative Cloud

Job description

Reporting to our Manager of Design Services (Associate Creative Director), you will create engaging motion graphics and video content that brings our brands to life across multiple channels. We're looking for a creative hybrid, someone who thinks like a designer, animates like a motion artist, and edits like a storyteller. You will combine strong design skills, motion expertise, and storytelling capabilities to deliver visually compelling work that is strategically effective, technically sound, and aligned with brand standards. Working closely with cross-functional creative and marketing partners, you will help shape content experiences while embracing emerging technologies and evolving creative practices.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Design and animate motion graphics that support digital, social, retail, e-commerce, presentation, marketing campaign, and internal communication initiatives.
• Edit short-form and long-form video content that communicates compelling stories and drives audience engagement.
• Execute post-production activities including video editing, motion graphics, color correction, audio cleanup, sound design, and final asset delivery.
• Develop animations, title sequences, branded graphics, transitions, and motion effects that strengthen brand identity and elevate creative execution.
• Transform static creative assets into dynamic motion experiences while maintaining design excellence and brand consistency.
• Partner with Creative Directors, Designers, Copywriters, Marketing teams, and Content teams from concept development through final execution.
• Optimize content for multiple platforms, aspect ratios, resolutions, and distribution channels.
• Maintain organized project files, media assets, and efficient post-production workflows.
• Support content productions, food shoots, photography sessions, and live streaming events through video capture and production assistance when needed.
• Assist with camera operation, lighting setup, and audio capture to support high-quality content creation.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining exceptional creative standards.
• Stay current on motion design trends, editing techniques, AI-enabled creative tools, and emerging production technologies.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of professional experience in motion design, animation, and video editing within an agency, production studio, or in-house creative environment.
• An exceptional portfolio and show reel demonstrating advanced motion graphics, animation, video editing, and visual storytelling across multiple platforms.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Deep understanding of animation principles, typography, composition, pacing, timing, color theory, and visual storytelling.
• Strong knowledge of professional post-production workflows including media management, codecs, frame rates, color spaces, audio, and delivery specifications.
• Experience creating content for digital marketing, social media, streaming platforms, presentations, and branded experiences.
• Experience supporting consumer-facing brands, food brands, or consumer packaged goods.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and project management capabilities within a fast-paced creative environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting live streaming productions, virtual events, or broadcast environments preferred.
• Experience with 3D motion design software a plus.
• Experience supporting on-set productions, food shoots, photography sessions, or video content creation preferred.

Number of Days in Office: 3 #LI-Hybrid #LI-Associate #LI-HL1 Compensation Pay Range:$64,000-$95,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.