Senior Motion Designer [Nyc]

Born Social•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Born Social is seeking a Senior Motion Designer to create high-quality graphic and motion design assets, from static visuals to animated content and edits, bringing brand and campaign ideas to life across social, web, out-of-home (OOH), and broadcast channels. The role combines creative craft and technical skill with channel-specific storytelling. The Senior Motion Designer will lead design output across multiple briefs, maintain creative excellence and strategic alignment, and represent design craft in client-facing discussions. They will mentor junior and midweight designers, champion AI-powered design tools, and work with Creative, Strategy, and Production teams to deliver integrated, visually consistent campaigns and strong client outcomes. The position is based in New York City and uses a hybrid Fix + Flex model: three office days each week, with Wednesdays and Thursdays as fixed office days and the third day chosen from Monday, Tuesday, or Friday. Standard working hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; flexibility may be agreed in advance with line managers, and work outside those hours may occasionally be necessary.

Requirements

At least 4 years of design experience in an agency or in-house environment.
Experience and capability in both motion and static design.
Ability to create platform-tailored assets across social, web, OOH, and broadcast.
Ability to translate strategy into bold creative work across channels, with a keen eye for detail and intrigue.
Advanced technical understanding of design principles and how to apply them to current trends and innovations.
Editing skills and the ability to craft narrative-driven work.
Leadership skills, including mentoring and giving feedback that improves work and helps people develop.
Strong proficiency with Adobe Suite, particularly After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Fluency with AI design and generation tools, such as Midjourney, Runway, Firefly, or similar, and a clear point of view on their place in a craft-led workflow.
Self-driven problem-solving, initiative, and ownership of work, quality, and delivery.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage expectations and raise potential challenges early.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and simultaneous deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Lead graphic and motion design output across multiple briefs, ensuring creative excellence and strategic alignment.
Deliver crafted assets that meet the brief, follow brand and campaign direction, and demonstrate attention to detail and platform-specific expertise across social, web, OOH, and broadcast.
Act as a client-facing design lead, confidently explaining creative rationale and representing design craft.
Lead, coach, and mentor junior and midweight designers, developing their delivery skills and modelling best practice.
Contribute to a positive and inclusive team environment.
Champion AI-powered design tools and demonstrate how prompting and generation can extend craft rather than replace it.
Collaborate with Creative, Strategy, and Production to deliver integrated, visually consistent campaigns across social, web, OOH, and broadcast.
Help deliver outstanding client satisfaction.
Manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, taking ownership of work quality and delivery.
Communicate effectively, manage expectations, and flag or anticipate potential challenges early.