Motion Designer

Intermission Film is seeking a Motion Designer to join its global Motion Design team in New York City. This onsite role supports film and TV marketing initiatives, with a focus on 2D motion graphics for social-focused creative and campaign deliverables.

Role Overview

You will collaborate with senior designers, editors, and producers to interpret project briefs and produce high-quality visual work across a range of marketing formats. The position also includes contributing concepts, developing pitch-support materials, and partnering with collaborators to ensure graphics integrate smoothly into final edits.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality motion graphics for social media, trailers, digital outdoor, feature content, and TV campaigns within the Motion Design team.
• Interpret creative briefs and translate ideas into clear, effective visual executions.
• Share fresh ideas and conceptual thinking during creative meetings and project discussions.
• Support research and development by sourcing and sharing creative references and visual approaches.
• Develop mood boards, presentations, and visual research for pitches and project support.
• Work closely with editors to help shape projects and integrate graphics into cuts.
• Collaborate with producers and creative leads, with an emphasis on Social campaigns.
• Create mock-ups of social campaign ideas for pitch decks and internal development.
• Independently problem-solve creatively and technically, proposing solutions to emerging challenges.
• Maintain quality control, organisation, and attention to detail across all deliverables.
• Meet deadlines and proactively communicate with producers regarding timelines, priorities, and delivery.
• Collaborate with teams across Intermission’s global offices, ensuring clear communication and effective handovers.
• Stay current with design trends, social media advertising in Film & TV, and platform trends such as TikTok and Instagram.
• Develop and refine skills, workflows, and software knowledge to improve creative quality and efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Professional experience as a Motion Designer in a fast-paced creative, design, or production environment.
• Strong grounding in Motion Design and 2D animation, with confidence in your creative approach and a desire to keep developing.
• Understanding of 3D, specifically Element / Cinema 4D.
• Strong After Effects skills, with confident use of Illustrator and Photoshop as part of a motion workflow.
• Solid understanding of typography, static design, and motion principles.
• Experience with tracking, rotoscoping, and compositing.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain high quality standards across deliverables.
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, reactive environment.
• Collaborative approach and ability to build effective working relationships across creative and production teams.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and reliable under pressure.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with flexibility and adaptability.
• Self-motivated focus and ability to take ownership of work.
• Passion for film, television, and social content.

Technologies

• After Effects
• Illustrator
• Photoshop
• Cinema 4D
• Element
• TikTok
• Instagram

Compensation

$75,000 - $90,000 per year.

Benefits

• 18 days PTO
• 10 Federal holidays
• Birthday off after 6 months
• 26th and 31st December off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Access to employee-funded HSA and FSA
• Monthly entertainment allowance
• Seasonal parties
• Commuter benefits and more available via benefits platform
• 401(k) retirement plan
• More benefits as you grow

How to Apply

Apply via Intermission Film’s official careers page. Submit a brief but personalized cover letter explaining why you are excited about the role and what you can bring to it, along with your CV and portfolio (if applicable).

Application Process

• Stage 1: Short introductory video call (20-30 minutes)
• Stage 2: Creative task and video interview with the hiring manager and/or role manager
• Stage 3: In-person meet and intro to leadership or senior team
• Stage 4: Offer