Senior Motion Designer
About The Position
Jellyfish is seeking a conceptually minded, craft-forward Senior Motion Designer to lead motion design work for major global brands, including a large client undergoing a brand reinvention. The role combines hands-on design and motion work with leadership across the global agency. The successful candidate will use tools such as Figma and After Effects, explore 3D tools, and incorporate generative AI tools into their creative practice where appropriate. They will work in an international environment with teams in the US, UK, and Mexico, helping make motion central to the agency’s design work.
Requirements
- Six or more years in a motion design role at a top advertising agency and/or design studio.
- A proven record of producing high-craft client work.
- Enthusiasm for AI’s creative potential, supported by a strong background in and commitment to creative craft.
- Expertise and ongoing awareness of digital, social, AI tools, and emerging advertising trends.
- Excellent team and client communication and presentation skills.
- Experience working with global brands on high-profile, culturally relevant campaigns.
- Hands-on experience with the Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Google Suite, ChatGPT, Midjourney, Nano Banana, and other AI-driven creative solutions.
- Applicants should submit a resume in English.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with 3D tools.
Responsibilities
- Drive motion design craft across projects and raise the quality of traditional and AI-forward work.
- Deliver award-worthy motion design that meets the brief and client and business objectives.
- Create hands-on work using Figma, After Effects, and appropriate generative AI tools.
- Work with the US Design Director to strengthen Jellyfish’s design practice.
- Collaborate with designers in the US and Mexico, lead selected projects, and provide oversight to more junior team members.
- Contribute to fast-moving new business pitches.
- Advocate for design and for making client work more motion-forward.
- Share the team’s creative work with the Design Director and VP Creative, collaborating on development and approval.
- Build relationships and influence with designers in the US, UK, and Mexico.
- Create visual ideas that promote brand engagement.
- Defend and improve ideas in response to client feedback.
- Review work with the Design Director, Creative VP, and ECD, and apply their feedback and direction across the team.
Benefits
- Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage and life coverage.
- Remote work for up to 60% of workdays.
- Flexible working hours, with the workday shaped between 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
- Fourteen weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers.
- Four weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
