Motion Designer

Monks • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for a talented Motion Designer to create engaging digital content, campaigns, and assets for a variety of brands. This role leans more animator than designer: we want someone who can bring work to life with movement, rhythm, and timing. You'll work closely with Art Directors and Creative Directors to concept, design, and animate across a range of projects, from social-first campaigns to larger integrated work.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience, focusing on motion design for digital and advertising.
• Exceptional portfolio presented in both motion and static examples.
• Strong animation skills with a good sense of rhythm and timing.
• Proficient in the Adobe suite, with strong file and folder organization.
• Experience across all stages of the process, from concept to final execution.
• Solid understanding of design fundamentals such as typography, flow, and storytelling.
• Strong communication and time-management skills for collaborating with teams.

Nice To Haves

• Light video editing experience.
• Working with audio (a huge plus).
• Traditional art and illustration skills.
• Deck and presentation design.
• 3D design and animation.

Responsibilities

• Animate digital marketing assets predominantly for social media channels.
• Concept, design, and animate work, solo or as part of larger global teams.
• Create styleframes, style proposals, sketches, and mockups to initiate new projects and pitch animation concepts.
• Design and build presentation decks that bring pitches and concepts to life.
• Translate creative briefs into comprehensive design briefs.
• Push creative boundaries to develop innovative digital designs and aesthetics.
• Set and maintain design styles, ensuring consistency across formats.
• Collaborate with designers, copywriters, and creative leads to produce high-quality integrated visual designs.
• Manage the design process, providing fresh perspectives and solutions to enhance work quality.

Benefits

• Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO
• 15 company-wide holidays
• 401k with company contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being
• Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network
• A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more!
• Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed