Senior Motion Designer — Hybrid, AI-Driven Storytelling

Thesis; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Thesis in Portland seeks a Senior Motion Designer to craft high‑impact animation across brand, digital, campaign, and content experiences. You’ll own end‑to‑end motion—from concepts and storyboards to final animation, sound, and delivery—collaborating with design leads and mentors to elevate the team.

You are a storyteller with expert After Effects, 3D know‑how (Cinema 4D/Blender), and a keen eye for typography and rhythm, thriving in a hybrid office setting in the Portland area.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of professional motion design experience in agency, studio, or in‑house setting.
• Strong storytelling, timing, and visual rhythm for high‑impact animations.
• Expertise in After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop and video workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and animation of motion content across brand, digital, and social.
• Translate design systems and storyboards into compelling motion with brand alignment.
• Develop styleframes and storyboards for internal reviews and client pitches.
• Deliver clean project files, optimize renders, and synchronize audio.

Skills

Motion design

Storytelling

Collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Motion Design

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Illustrator

Photoshop

Premiere

Cinema 4D

Blender

Job description

Thesis in Portland seeks a Senior Motion Designer to craft high‑impact animation across brand, digital, campaign, and content experiences. You’ll own end‑to‑end motion—from concepts and storyboards to final animation, sound, and delivery—collaborating with design leads and mentors to elevate the team.

You are a storyteller with expert After Effects, 3D know‑how (Cinema 4D/Blender), and a keen eye for typography and rhythm, thriving in a hybrid office setting in the Portland area.