Motion Graphics Designer

Energy Innovation Corp; Kailua (HI); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Paid learning days

Mentor focused on Mobile-First Design

Job summary

Dover Corporation in Kailua, HI is hiring a Motion Graphics Designer for a hybrid schedule. The role centers on turning research into compelling visuals, guiding mid-level stakeholders, and building scalable design systems for a small studio through a mid-level tenure.

The position emphasizes Mobile-First Design and collaborative growth. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of trust-building in creative environments, strong communication, and a network in Kailua.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in design roles with steady progression.
• Ability to translate research into clear visuals.
• Experience in fast-paced, purpose-led environments.
• Proficient use of Affinity Diagramming in projects.

Responsibilities

• Translate Sketch research findings into a visual the whole floor can act on
• Research trends and competitor work to keep Dover Corporation's output ahead of the curve
• Grow a scrappy Cultural Awareness toolkit into a documented system the next hire inherits
• Present design rationale clearly to mid-level stakeholders and clients
• Curate the reference wall that keeps a 4-person studio pointed the same way

Skills

Affinity Diagramming

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Judgment

Networking in Kailua

Tools

Sketch

Job description

We believe a single frame can do the work of a thousand words, so Dover Corporation is hiring a Motion Graphics Designer who knows which frame to choose. This is $79,000 - $111,000 for 5 years of Mobile-First Design, a hybrid schedule, and a mid-level stake in where Dover Corporation heads next.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate Sketch research findings into a visual the whole floor can act on
• Research trends and competitor work to keep Dover Corporation's output ahead of the curve
• Grow a scrappy Cultural Awareness toolkit into a documented system the next hire inherits
• Present design rationale clearly to mid-level stakeholders and clients
• Curate the reference wall that keeps a 4-person studio pointed the same way

What You'll Bring

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, purpose-led environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Mid-level-caliber judgment about when to escape and when to absorb
• Proven aptitude for Affinity Diagramming, ideally near Kailua, HI
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a mid-level capacity
• A Kailua network, or the hustle to build one from scratch
• 5+ years building trust the slow, unglamorous way

Half the creative platforms in HI quietly depend on something Dover Corporation built in Kailua with autonomy-driven care. We assume good intent first and ask clarifying questions second, which keeps the low-drama days drama-free.

This Kailua, HI role comes with $79,000 - $111,000, hybrid work, paid learning days, and a mentor focused on your Mobile-First Design growth.

Hiring for this position is live and moving quickly, with interviews already underway.