Senior Motion Design Director (Hybrid) — Lead & Mentor

1000heads; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous time off package

401k with employer match

Gym stipends

Monthly activities

Commute benefits

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Los Angeles seeks an Associate Motion Director to shape the creative direction of motion projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong motion design skills and the ability to mentor junior talent. Responsibilities include setting standards for motion design and collaborating on social-first campaigns. This hybrid role requires expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and a strong portfolio. The position offers a salary between $120,000 and $160,000 annually, along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in motion design or animation, especially in social-first and branded content.
• Strong portfolio showcasing motion design and visual storytelling.
• Experience mentoring and providing feedback to other designers.

Responsibilities

• Set vision and standards for motion design.
• Apply animation principles to social-first campaigns.
• Mentor junior designers and maintain design language.

Skills

Motion design expertise

Animation understanding

Visual storytelling

Collaboration

AI tools knowledge

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Creative Suite

Premiere

Cinema 4D

Blender

Job description

A leading creative agency in Los Angeles seeks an Associate Motion Director to shape the creative direction of motion projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong motion design skills and the ability to mentor junior talent. Responsibilities include setting standards for motion design and collaborating on social-first campaigns. This hybrid role requires expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and a strong portfolio. The position offers a salary between $120,000 and $160,000 annually, along with competitive benefits.