Motion Designer

Partnering with Aquent, a global technology leader at the forefront of digital innovation is seeking a highly skilled and imaginative professional to join their Experience Design team. This is an unparalleled opportunity to directly influence how millions interact with groundbreaking digital products, shaping compelling narratives that drive product innovation and engagement on a massive scale.

Are you a visionary ready to transform concepts into captivating visual stories? This role invites you to bring your expertise to a dynamic, cross-functional team, where your creativity will breathe life into customer-facing content for high-profile product launches, announcements, and events. You will be instrumental in crafting the visual language that defines cutting-edge user experiences, making a tangible impact on the company's most visible moments.

What You'll Do:

* Collaborate closely with principal designers, business stakeholders, and cross-functional partners to translate complex ideas into engaging visual narratives.

* Conceptualize, storyboard, design, and animate a diverse range of motion graphics projects, employing various styles and approaches to meet project deliverables.

* Develop well-conceived creative work that effectively implements strategic business and product objectives.

* Lead the creation of motion design ideas for product storytelling and marketing initiatives, from initial concept to final execution.

* Visualize and produce compelling graphics, animation, and visual narratives that resonate with a global audience.

* Edit and refine motion content to ensure the highest quality, consistency, and on-brand output.

* Actively participate in pitching creative ideas to designers and stakeholders, delivering impactful motion solutions that elevate the user experience.

Must-Have Qualifications:

* 6-8 years of professional experience within a design-led company, advertising agency, or in-house creative environment.

* Expert-level knowledge of visual storytelling principles through motion.

* Demonstrable fluency with industry-standard creative suite applications, including advanced motion graphics software, image manipulation tools, and vector graphics software.

* Proficiency with modern collaborative design platforms.

* Exceptional understanding of composition, timing, and rhythm in animation.

* Possession of an outstanding aesthetic sense and design sensibilities.

* Proven ability to work quickly and efficiently, delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines.

* Strong sense of rhythm, timing, and animation principles.

* Versatility in working across multiple animation styles, including 2D, 3D, and illustrative approaches.

* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts clearly.

* A proactive approach to problem-solving, tackling challenges from multiple angles.

* Excellent collaborative skills, thriving in a team-oriented environment.

* Highly professional demeanor, with the ability to deliver solid work independently with minimal direction.

* A Bachelor's degree in graphic design, motion graphics, interaction design, art, film, broadcast, audio, media production, or a related field.

* **Submission Requirement:** Must submit a demo reel/portfolio website that clearly demonstrates your design and animation work.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

* Experience with 3D design software.

* Knowledge of professional video editing tools.

* Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.

* Prior experience in a creative agency environment.

* Experience collaborating with top-tier creative studios.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.