Senior Motion Designer

C Squared Social; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

C Squared Social, based in Idaho, seeks a Senior Motion Designer to create captivating visuals and animations for client campaigns. You will collaborate with clients to understand needs, conceptualize design solutions, and bring ideas to life while guiding junior designers with constructive feedback.

The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio in graphic design and motion graphics, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Animation, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in an agency or similar.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop.
• Strong motion design portfolio showcasing work.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging motion graphics for various digital platforms.
• Collaborate with design and content teams to develop visual concepts.
• Produce animations for social media, websites, and advertising campaigns.
• Ensure all motion designs align with brand guidelines and marketing objectives.
• Stay updated with industry trends and implement new techniques.
• Collaborate with the Creative/Art Director on creative direction and lead direction conversations.
• Provide coaching to junior designers on the team.

Skills

Portfolio showcasing motion design

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design/Animation

Tools

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Description

We are seeking a talented Senior Motion Designer to join the advertising team at C Squared Social. In this role, you will be responsible for collaborating with clients to understand their needs, conceptualizing design solutions, and bringing them to life through captivating visuals and animations. The Senior Motion designer will also help more junior designers improve their design skills and concepting through thoughtful feedback and coaching. The ideal candidate will possess a strong portfolio demonstrating proficiency in graphic design, motion graphics, and exemplary client interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging motion graphics for various digital platforms.


• Collaborate with the design and content teams to develop visual concepts.


• Produce animations for social media, websites, and advertising campaigns.


• Ensure all motion designs align with brand guidelines and marketing objectives.


• Stay updated with industry trends and implement new techniques.


• Collaborate with the Creative/Art Director on creative direction, and be able to lead direction conversations.


• Help evaluate motion designs and provide coaching to more junior designers on the team.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Animation, or related field.


• A minimum of 5 years experience, preferably in an agency or similar.


• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop).


• Strong portfolio showcasing motion design work.


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.


• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with 3D animation software (e.g., Cinema 4D).


• Understanding of UX/UI principles.