Senior Motion Designer
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Design and Creative teams to ensure motion projects exceed client expectations, providing an informed perspective on how motion design can address a brand's strategic challenges.
- Delegate tasks and help oversee other motion designers on complex projects.
- Apply expertise in animation, editing, and post-production tools to consistently deliver top-tier work.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Respond to client and creative feedback with thoughtful solutions that solve the underlying creative challenges.
- Become proficient in the tools and workflows Hook uses daily.
- Explore and experiment with AI technologies to discover ways they can enhance motion design workflows and creative output.
- Communicate clearly and frequently with teammates to maintain project cohesion.
- Seek opportunities to enrich the department and organization’s culture.
Requirements
- A thorough understanding of the 12 Principles of Animation.
- The proven ability to lead small teams of animators on complex projects.
- Expert proficiency in After Effects.
- Working knowledge of Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma.
- Experience with Cinema 4D, 3D workflows, AI design and animation tools, or Lottie animation is a plus.
- Deep knowledge of various video and audio formats and when to use them.
- A thorough understanding of project management and motion production workflows.
- A strong motion reel or portfolio that demonstrates abilities as an animator and video editor.
- An outlook that embraces challenges and new methods of thinking.
- A friendly, collaborative attitude.
Technologies
- After Effects
- Premiere
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- Figma
- Cinema 4D
- Lottie
- AI design and animation tools
Benefits
- Health
- Dental
- 401k match
- Paid vacation
- Holidays
Who we are
Hook is an award-winning creative content agency with a collaborative, maker-centric culture and a focus on production-led design. We create ads, campaigns, and experiences that drive growth for some of the world’s most innovative brands. Our mission is to fuse creative and production to help brands scale faster, while prioritizing the experience of our people. We aim to be the best agency our clients have ever worked with, and for Hook teammates to feel like this is the best job they’ve had.
What’s a Senior Motion Designer at Hook?
Senior Motion Designers are passionate animators who bring visuals and narratives to life through mastery of animation principles, fluency with motion design and video editing tools, and the ability to lead complex projects. They apply their craft to elevate Hook’s motion work while continually learning and expanding their skills. They work in close collaboration within a multidisciplinary team that includes visual designers, producers, and creatives, using their motion expertise to help the team solve creative and technical challenges. On smaller projects they may be the sole motion designer, while on larger programs they provide guidance and oversight to additional animators.
Within the Motion Department, Senior Motion Designers serve as role models and standard-bearers for work quality and professionalism. They actively participate in training and mentoring junior designers and contribute to building a growth-oriented culture. Because this client is based on the West Coast, there is a need to accommodate PST hours.
What else
Qualified applicants should include a resume and a brief statement of interest to help us learn more about you. We operate a remote-first model with a work-from-anywhere approach within the United States. Our benefits include health, dental, 401k matching, paid vacation and holidays, and more. Hook values diverse perspectives and aims to create a sense of belonging where everyone can express who they are. We emphasize compensation transparency and equity, with a 10-level advancement framework aligned to location-based salary ranges; during interviews, location, skills, and experience are reviewed to determine leveling and compensation.
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