Director, Motion Design

About This Role

Lead and inspire a motion graphics team as a Motion Design Director, defining and executing the visual and animated identity across all platforms to ensure consistency, innovation, and brand integrity. This role involves leading creative projects, mentoring talent, and cultivating strong client relationships within the Creative Department.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver world-class digital experiences for global brands
• Mentor and grow design talent, fostering creativity, collaboration, and constructive critique
• Oversee hiring and resource allocation to build high-performing, diverse teams
• Operate with an entrepreneurial spirit, driving progress with minimal process and proactive problem-solving
• Translate business goals into actionable experience strategies and clear design principles
• Lead client workshops and presentations to align stakeholders, articulate vision, and secure buy-in at all levels
• Cultivate strong relationships with key client decision-makers and internal partners
• Direct large-scale projects (web, branding, content) from concept through production, ensuring high standards
• Manage project constraints, ensuring deliverables meet deadlines, budgets, and client expectations
• Collaborate across disciplines (strategy, product, design) to optimize workflows and decision-making

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in a creative agency, production studio, or high-growth startup
• Proven leadership ability to guide and mentor diverse motion teams (2D, 3D, Editors) from concept to final render
• Strategic vision for translating complex business goals into compelling motion narratives and brand systems
• Ability to navigate complex organizations and build strong relationships with cross-functional partners and stakeholders
• Expertise in motion theory: Timing, pacing, kinetic typography, cinematic storytelling, and traditional graphic design principles
• Mastery of industry-standard tools: After Effects, Cinema 4D (or Blender/Houdini), Premiere Pro, Figma, and the Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong diverse portfolio showcasing a range of styles

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a creative agency, production studio, or high-growth startup

Nice to Have

• Continuous learner who stays ahead of emerging rendering tech, plugins, and AI-assisted workflows
• Ability to pitch concepts, present style frames/animatics, and articulate motion decisions to non-technical clients

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits