Motion Designer

You will design and animate motion graphics and video deliverables for live events, brand activations, and client content in a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

• Design and animate motion graphics for a range of projects, including event show graphics and videos, stage and LED visuals, advertising, and corporate communication.
• Review scripts and creative treatments, then develop visual concepts that combine graphic and video elements.
• Add effects and supplemental elements to edited content to strengthen visual impact.
• Support storyboard creation and design.
• Collaborate with producers, creative directors, the post-production manager, editors, and other designers to address technical, process, and design challenges.
• Estimate project hours and costs, and deliver within scoped budgets and deadlines.
• Manage project assets and archiving.
• Research and apply current design techniques and solutions.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with teammates and clients.

Requirements

• Dynamic, diverse portfolio or demo reel viewable online.
• Professional experience creating graphic, animation, and video content across corporations and agencies.
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects and the broader Adobe Creative Suite, plus experience with commonly used After Effects plugins.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Clear communication and a collaborative approach with both teammates and clients.

Technologies

• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Creative Suite
• After Effects plugins
• Cinema 4D
• Premiere Pro
• Avid
• DaVinci Resolve
• Figma

Where and how you’ll work

• Hybrid role based in Columbus, OH.
• Three days in the office each week.
• You will report to the Department and Post-Production Manager and work closely with producers and creative directors.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Professional development

Preferred

• 5+ years of professional experience (strong portfolios from earlier-career candidates are welcome).
• Strong graphic design sensibility.
• Experience with 3D animation software, especially Cinema 4D.
• Familiarity with leading generative AI platforms and how to apply them in a motion design workflow.
• Proficiency in video editing tools: Premiere Pro, Avid, DaVinci Resolve, plus familiarity with Figma.

How to apply

• Include a portfolio or demo reel with your application.
• Ensure the reel is viewable without a password, or include the password in your application.