SENIOR MOTION DESIGNER [NYC]
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 platform-tailored social, web, out-of-home and broadcast channels. The role combines craft, creativity and technical skill with an understanding of channel-specific storytelling. The Senior Motion Designer will lead design output across multiple briefs, serve as a client-facing design lead, and coach junior and midweight designers. The role also champions AI-powered design tools and collaborates with Creative, Strategy and Production to deliver integrated, visually consistent campaigns and strong client outcomes. This is a hybrid role based in New York City, with three office days each week.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of experience as a senior designer, in an agency or in-house.
- Comfort working across both motion and static design.
- Experience creating multi-channel, platform-tailored assets for social, web, out-of-home and broadcast.
- Ability to translate strategy into bold, effective creative across channels, with strong attention to detail.
- Advanced technical understanding of design principles and their application to current trends and innovations.
- Editing skills and ability to craft narrative-driven work.
- Leadership skills, including mentoring and giving constructive feedback.
- Proficiency in 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 role in a craft-led workflow.
- Self-driven problem-solving skills, initiative, ownership and pride in quality and delivery.
- Excellent communication skills, including managing expectations and anticipating or flagging 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, delivering high-quality assets aligned with the brief, brand and campaign direction.
- Create platform-tailored work across social, web, out-of-home and broadcast channels.
- Act as a client-facing design lead, confidently articulating creative rationale and representing design craft.
- Lead, coach and mentor junior and midweight designers, developing their delivery skills and modelling best practice.
- Champion AI-powered design tools, demonstrating how prompting and generation can advance craft.
- Collaborate with Creative, Strategy and Production to deliver integrated, visually consistent campaigns and outstanding client satisfaction.
Benefits
- 20 days of vacation per year plus 12 public holidays.
- Full paid medical insurance, including dental and vision.
- Annual performance bonus.
- 401(k) matching plan.
- Gym membership contributions.
- Free fruit, breakfast cereals, snacks, soft drinks, tea and coffee.
- Free home-office chair and screen.
- Quarterly team offsites and regular social events.
- Free Citi Bike membership.
- Recruitment referral bonus.
- Agile working policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
