Creative Motion Design Senior Lead

PMG•Dallas, TX

About The Position

PMG is a global independent marketing services and technology company, recognized as an Ad Age Best Place to Work for 11 consecutive years and a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators since 2022. With over 900 employees worldwide, PMG partners with ambitious brands like Apple, Nike, and Sephora across 85+ countries, delivering cutting-edge digital solutions and innovative media strategies through business strategy, transformation, creative, media, insights, and its proprietary operating system, Alli. The Creative Motion Design team at PMG focuses on bringing movement, clarity, and energy to brand ideas. As a Creative Motion Design Senior Lead, you will collaborate with motion designers, art directors, strategists, producers, and cross-functional partners across various channels including broadcasting, marketing, web, social media, and sponsorship. This role involves transforming strong ideas into compelling visual stories, working closely with designers, UX/UI partners, video and production teammates, and client-facing teams. The team values curiosity, thoughtful craft, fresh perspectives, and embraces new tools, emerging technology, and creative experimentation to continuously advance their work.

Requirements

Experience in motion design, animation, graphic design, or a related creative discipline, supported by a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Ability to apply branding and positioning instincts to create motion that feels distinct, strategic, and aligned with the story a brand wants to tell.
Conceptual thinking to shape ideas from early exploration through final execution, translating briefs, scripts, and feedback into thoughtful creative solutions.
Ability to create content with intention, using motion, design, and storytelling to make ideas more engaging, memorable, and easy to understand.
Ability to pair creativity and innovation with strong execution, exploring fresh visual approaches while keeping the work polished, purposeful, and audience-ready.
Strong graphic design fundamentals, including composition, hierarchy, and layout, to build motion assets that are both visually compelling and highly functional.
Strong motion design skills with a solid understanding of timing, pacing, transitions, and animation principles that bring stories to life.
Ability to present ideas, works in progress, and final creative clearly and confidently, welcoming feedback and using collaboration to make the work stronger.
Ability to manage project implementation with care, staying organized across timelines, deliverables, production details, and handoff needs.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Adobe After Effects, to design and animate assets efficiently across a range of formats and channels.
Ability to use typography intentionally in motion, understanding how type, rhythm, and hierarchy support both storytelling and readability.
Experience with video production workflows, from storyboarding and shoots through post-production and final delivery.
Experience with 3D animation and 3D modeling, with experience in tools such as Maxon Cinema 4D.
A commitment to curiosity and adaptability as a Continual Learner, staying at the forefront of media innovation while prioritizing client success with a Customer-Focused mindset that seeks opportunities to deliver meaningful value.
A dedication to People-Focused leadership, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth by Leading by Example and nurturing strong relationships that empower others to excel.

Responsibilities

Design and animate compelling motion graphics that elevate media presentations, digital content, social storytelling, and branded experiences across channels.
Own motion work from concept through delivery, helping shape brainstorms, storyboards, design explorations, production, and final execution.
Create polished 2D and 3D animation that brings ideas to life and supports strong visual storytelling across digital, video, and interactive formats.
Translate scripts, briefs, and creative direction into engaging motion content that feels clear, intentional, and aligned with brand goals.
Partner with designers, art directors, strategists, producers, and cross-functional teams to develop motion that strengthens campaigns, presentations, and audience experiences.
Contribute to storyboarding sessions and support video production in studio and on location to help capture and build high-quality content.
Build, organize, and maintain shared 2D and 3D asset libraries that support consistency, speed, and flexibility across fast-moving projects.
Review and refine work for animation quality, design integrity, technical accuracy, and platform readiness, whether the final output is 2D, 3D, or a blend of both.
Render and deliver high-resolution motion assets optimized for a range of placements, platforms, and formats.
Explore new techniques, visual approaches, and emerging tools—including AI, automation, and technology—to improve craft, streamline workflows, and unlock new creative possibilities.
Bring fresh ideas, strong creative instincts, and thoughtful problem-solving to the team as motion design continues to evolve at PMG.

Benefits

Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy generous paid time off and holiday allowances to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.
Retirement & Pension Plans: Plan for your future with competitive retirement or pension programs, including contribution matching.
Fertility and Family Support: Access fertility benefits for all team members and their spouses.
Healthcare: Coverage and support for everyday medical expenses and routine care, tailored by geography.
Pet Insurance: Protect your pet's health and your finances.
Lifestyle Spending Accounts: Enjoy 100% company-funded accounts to promote healthy habits and well-being.
Commuter Benefits: Access support for travel and commuting needs, where available.
Annual Bonus: All employees are eligible for an annual bonus.
Volunteering Opportunities: Receive 8 give-back hours to volunteer in your local communities.
AI Enterprise License: Access AI Enterprise accounts and participate in weekly AI training sessions to empower and ensure AI safety.