Senior Motion Designer

Summary

Join Hook, an award-winning creative content agency, as a Senior Motion Designer. Passionate animators will bring visuals and narratives to life using expert animation knowledge and proficiency with motion design and video editing tools. You will lead complex projects, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and mentor junior designers. The role requires expertise in After Effects and Premiere, along with a strong motion reel or portfolio. This remote-first position offers benefits including health, dental, matching 401k, paid vacation and holidays. The level (L5 or L6) and salary will depend on experience and location.

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 and Premiere
• Working knowledge of Cinema 4D and 3D workflows, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma
• Deep knowledge of various video & 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 your abilities as an animator and video editor
• An outlook that embraces challenges and new methods of thinking
• A friendly, collaborative attitude

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Design and Creative teams to ensure motion projects exceed client expectations, demonstrating the ability to provide an informed perspective on how motion design can solve a brand’s strategic challenges
• Delegate tasks and help to oversee other motion designers on complex projects
• Leverage knowledge of animation, editing and post-production tools to consistently produce top-quality work
• Demonstrate an ability to 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 on a daily basis
• Communicate clearly and frequently with teammates to maintain project cohesion
• Seek out opportunities to enrich our existing culture within the department and organization

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Matching 401k
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Remote work