Jellyfish seeks a Senior Motion Designer to lead hands-on motion craft and help level up work across traditional and AI-forward projects.

Drive Motion Design craft across all projects, leveling up both traditional and AI-forward motion work
Deliver motion design that supports the brief and aligns with client and business objectives, including award-minded output
Work hands-on in design tools such as Figma and After Effects, using latest GenAI tools where appropriate
Partner directly with the Design Director, US to strengthen design practice at Jellyfish
Collaborate daily with designers in the US and Mexico, taking lead ownership on some projects and providing oversight for more junior team members
Contribute to fast-moving new business pitches
Serve as a creative voice for design in general, including how to make client deliverables more motion-forward
Share the team’s latest creative work with the Design Director and VP Creative, working closely on development and sign-off
Build relationships and influence with designers across the US, UK, and Mexico
Create visual ideas intended to drive brand engagement
Defend and improve ideas based on client feedback
Review work with the Design Director, Creative VP, and ECD, then apply feedback across the team

6+ years in a motion design role at a top advertising agency and/or design studio
Proven track record of creating high-craft client work
Enthusiasm for using AI in creative work where appropriate, with a strong foundation in creative craft
Expert awareness across digital, social, AI tools, and emerging advertising trends
Excellent team and client communication and presentation skills
Experience supporting global brands on high-profile, heart-of-culture campaigns
Hands-on capability with: full Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Google suite, ChatGPT, Midjourney, Nano Banana, and other AI-driven creative solutions

Healthcare plans: healthcare, vision and dental insurance, plus short and long-term disability and life cover
Custom Work Environment: remote work up to 60% of your days, with flexible working hours between 8:00am and 6:30pm
Family Support: 14 weeks paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks paid leave for secondary caregivers
Information kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

Location: New York, NY (remote). Reporting: US Design Director.

Note: Emphasis on skills, expertise, and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees.

Senior Motion Designer

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