Senior Motion Designer

Calculated Hire; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Calculated Hire is seeking a full-time Senior Motion Designer to join their creative team in Denver, Colorado. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of relevant experience and will focus on creating visually compelling motion design solutions across various digital platforms.

This role requires proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Premiere, and Illustrator, along with a strong design eye to develop stunning storyboards. The position offers opportunities for creative problem-solving and mentorship in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in motion design, video editing, or related creative role.
• Online portfolio of work displaying diverse motion and video projects.
• Strong understanding of motion design best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and execute motion graphics for various platforms.
• Collaborate closely with creative teams to ensure project quality.
• Deliver video and motion design solutions aligning with brand objectives.

Skills

Motion design expertise

Video editing

Sound design

VFX

Creative problem-solving

Strong organization

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere

Adobe Illustrator

Cinema 4D

Figma

Job description

We are looking for a talented and experienced full-time Senior Motion Designer to join our creative team. The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver, solid decision-maker, and motion design expert. This role will focus on creating visually compelling motion design solutions across social, broadcast, and digital platforms while pushing creative boundaries and delivering top-tier results.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, design, and execute motion graphics and animations for social media, broadcast, and digital platforms.
• Pitch and clearly articulate concepts to internal teams and stakeholders, explaining the visual direction, motion and animation approach, and end results.
• Collaborate closely with creative directors, designers, copywriters, project and account managers to ensure project alignment and quality.
• Utilize video editing, color correction/grading, sound design, and VFX to enhance final deliverables.
• Maintain a deep technical understanding of video post-production and motion design requirements across various platforms.
• Work independently or collaboratively on multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Deliver video and motion design solutions that align with the brand's creative direction and objectives.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior-level team members as needed.

Skills, Experience and Requirements:

• 5-7 years of experience in motion design, video editing, video production or a related creative role.
• Agency experience preferred.
• Online portfolio of work and reel displaying a diverse range of motion and video projects.
• Proven expertise in motion design and post-production programs.
• Must be proficient in Adobe After Effects, Premiere, and Illustrator.
• Moderate to proficient understanding of Cinema 4D and Figma.
• Strong skills in video editing, sound design, VFX, Mograph and technical motion workflows.
• Has a strong design eye and can create visually stunning storyboards in conjunction with motion and animation direction.
• Ability to problem-solve creatively and efficiently.
• Solid understanding of motion design best practices for social, broadcast, and digital environments.
• Exceptional ability to pitch and communicate concepts to stakeholders and team members.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to take feedback constructively and iterate effectively.
• Experience with motion AI prompting and creation preferred.
• Videography, video production and photography is a plus.