Senior Motion Designer
WFA Digital Insight
As demand for immersive digital experiences continues to soar, motion designers with expertise in creating engaging, brand-consistent content are in high demand. With the growth of remote work, companies like Lumin Digital are looking for talented professionals who can lead motion design efforts from concept to delivery. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to build and extend Lumin's motion design system, working closely with the Creative Director to drive the company's visual identity forward. According to recent statistics, the demand for skilled motion designers has increased by over 25% in the past year alone, making this an exciting time to join a forward-thinking company like Lumin Digital.
Job Description
About the Role
The Senior Motion Designer role at Lumin Digital is a unique opportunity to lead the company's motion design efforts, creating engaging and memorable experiences across various platforms. As a key member of the creative team, you will work closely with the Creative Director to drive the company's visual identity forward, developing motion systems, principles, and templates that make animation a consistent and scalable part of the Lumin brand.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in motion design, with a proven ability to take complex ideas and turn them into clear, concise, and engaging stories. You will be responsible for leading motion work from concept through final delivery, including product videos, explainers, social content, and event visuals.
Lumin Digital is a company that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration. As a remote team, we are looking for individuals who are self-motivated, disciplined, and able to work independently. If you are a talented motion designer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
What You Will Do
- Lead motion work from concept through final delivery, including product videos, explainers, social content, and event visuals
- Develop and maintain Lumin's motion design system, including principles, behaviors, and templates
- Collaborate with the Creative Director to drive the company's visual identity forward
- Create motion assets formatted for web, including optimized outputs, appropriate file formats, and clear handoff specs
- Edit video footage into polished, on-brand deliverables
- Build and extend Lumin's motion design system, including principles, behaviors, and templates
- Present work clearly to non-designers and bring stakeholders along with well-communicated creative rationale
- Actively explore and apply animation and AI tools in the motion workflow
- Support digital design needs, including presentations in Google Slides and select marketing assets in Figma
What We Are Looking For
- 6-8 years of motion design experience in an agency or B2B SaaS in-house creative team
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Motion Design, Film, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Expert-level proficiency in After Effects and Premiere Pro
- Experience delivering motion for web, including optimized outputs, appropriate file formats, and clear handoff specs
- Solid Figma skills, used daily, not occasionally
- Strong pre-production craft, including concepting and storyboarding before animating
- Clear, proactive communication, with the ability to present creative work to non-designers and make thinking legible
- Actively uses AI tools in the motion workflow, including tools like Runway, Adobe Firefly Video, or Pika
- Genuine curiosity about where the motion discipline is heading, with a desire to explore and apply new technologies and techniques
Nice to Have
- Experience designing for large-scale events, including main stage visuals, screen content, ambient loops, and branded motion moments
- Proficiency in Google Slides for presentation design and presentation animations
- Experience with other motion design tools, such as Jitter, Cavalry, or Pika
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a talented and collaborative team
- Flexible working hours and remote work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities, including training and conference attendance
- Access to the latest motion design tools and technologies
- Recognition and reward for outstanding performance and contributions to the company
How to Stand Out
- Ensure your portfolio showcases a range of motion design work, including brand, product, and narrative pieces.
- Develop a strong understanding of the latest motion design tools and technologies, including AI-powered animation tools.
- Practice presenting your work to non-designers, highlighting the creative rationale and thinking behind your designs.
- Be prepared to discuss your experience with motion design systems and how you have contributed to their development and maintenance.
- Research the company and its brand, and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience align with their goals and values.
- Consider creating a demo reel or portfolio link to showcase your work and make it easy for the hiring team to review your application.
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