Senior Motion Designer

Jellyfish; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 60% of days

Healthcare plans

Vision and dental insurance

Short and long-term disability andLife

Life cover

Paid 14 weeks parental leave

4 weeks paid caregiver leave

Job summary

Jellyfish is seeking a Senior Motion Designer to lead motion design for world‑class brands amidst a major reinvention. You’ll drive craft across projects, work hands‑on in Figma and After Effects, and bring AI tools into your workflow.

You’ll collaborate with teams in the US, UK, and Mexico, influence branding and design direction, and mentor more junior designers in a dynamic, international agency environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in a motion design role at top advertising agency or design studio.
• Proven track record of high-craft client work.
• Experience using AI in creative workflows.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Motion Design craft across projects, including AI-forward work.
• Lead design and motion across global brands and major reinventions.
• Collaborate with US/UK/Mexico teams and mentor juniors.
• Hands-on work in Figma and After Effects; advocate for brand movement.

Skills

Creative Agency Experience

Craft excellence

Embrace of AI’s creative potential

Trends & Culture

Strong Communication

Global expertise

Hands-on with tools

Tools

Figma

After Effects

Adobe Creative Suite

GenAI tools (e.g., Midjourney)

Job description

At Jellyfish we believe that our individual differences are our greatest assets. We are passionate about empowering every employee to reach their full potential and contribute their unique perspectives to our collaborative environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and firmly believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation and leads to better solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other personal characteristics that make them who they are.

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

Job Description

Reporting to the US Design Director, we are looking for an Senior Motion Designer who is conceptually-minded and craft-forward. You’ll be leading motion design work for some of the world’s greatest brands – with a focus on a large client undergoing a brand reinvention. You’re an expert in leading design and motion design tools like Figma and After Effects (and even some 3D tools) but have also started to bring the latest AI tools into your craft and you’re excited about how you can blend these two things going forward. You'll excel in a dynamic, international environment – working across teams in the US, UK, and Mexico. You’re obsessed with design, and brands who put movement at their heart of everything they do. You’ll work hands-on, but also be a motion design leader across the global agency.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Motion Design craft across all projects - leveling up all work across traditional and AI-forward projects.
• Strive to deliver award-winning motion design whilst ensuring that all work strongly delivers against the brief and client and business objectives.
• Work hands-on in design tools like Figma and After Effects and by leveraging the latest GenAI tools where appropriate.
• Work directly with the Design Director, US to level up the design practice at Jellyfish
• Collaborate with team of designers in the US and Mexico daily - helping lead some projects as well as providing oversight for more junior team members.
• Contribute to fast moving new business pitches
• Be a strong creative voice for design in general - and how we can be more motion-forward in all of the design work we deliver to our clients.
• Regularly share your team’s latest creative work with your Design Director and VP Creative, working closely for development and sign off.
• Build relationships and influence with designers in the US, UK and Mexico.
• Create groundbreaking visual ideas to promote brand engagement.
• Defend and improve ideas in response to client feedback
• Review work with the Design Director, Creative VP and ECD, take feedback and action their direction across the team.

Skills and Competencies

• Creative Agency Experience: 6+ years in a motion design role at top advertising agency and/or design studio
• Craft excellence: Proven track record of creating high-craft client work.
• Embrace of AI’s creative potential: Enthusiasm for the use of AI in creative work (where appropriate) - supported by a strong background and commitment to creative craft.
• Trends & Culture: Expertise and continued awareness across digital, social, AI tools and emerging advertising trends.
• Strong Communication: Excellent team and client communication and presentation skills.
• Global expertise: Experience working with global brands on high-profile, heart‑of‑culture campaigns.
• Hands‑on approach: With tools such as the full Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Google suite, ChatGPT, Midjourney, Nano Banana and other AI-driven creative solutions.

Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team,

Additional Information

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritize your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs

Healthcare plans: Have peace of mind with our healthcare, vision and dental insurance, plus short and long-term disability and life cover.

Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.

Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.