About the roleWe are seeking a Senior Motion Designer to join our Los Angeles studio. This is a role for a visionary practitioner who combines high-end technical craft with the ability to lead projects from inception to delivery. Our Motion Designers fuse cutting-edge technologies and innovative design approaches, solving complex creative problems for our clients.
As a Senior Motion Designer, you will be a key creative driver within our studio. You will own the motion strategy for complex projects, solve high-level creative problems, and ensure that our output remains at the absolute cutting edge of the industry.
Responsibilities- Lead the conceptualisation and execution of high-end motion graphics and animations across digital, social, and experiential platforms.
- Drive key art and design concepts from scratch, spearheading the creation of style frames, references, and motion prototypes to powerfully communicate ideas.
- Collaborate with and guide the global motion design team in conceptualising and developing creative concepts for studio projects.
- Partner seamlessly with cross-functional teams-including graphic designers, editors, sound designers, account directors, and production-to ensure motion is strategically integrated into the broader project narrative.
- Drive the development of creative responses and motion-design rationale for client pitch decks.
- Act as a key quality guardian for the department, ensuring the motion design output meets Entropico's high standards for movement, pacing, and brand consistency before delivery.
- Establish best practices for large-scale After Effects projects, navigating complex file structures efficiently and setting up workflows that benefit the wider project team.
- Communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders to present, articulate, and justify strategic ideation and design concepts.
- Provide craft-based mentorship to junior talent and expert design direction to freelance designers, elevating their work and sharing knowledge.
- Stay updated with and proactively explore the latest tools, plugins, techniques, and trends in motion design to continuously elevate our studio's output.
- Commit to ongoing learning and professional development, embracing the opportunity to grow your skills in AI tools and supplementary programs like Cinema 4D, Figma and Cavalry.
Experience & SkillsESSENTIAL:- 6+ years of experience in motion designing a wide range of projects, from shorter, social media-based assets, to longer scripted pieces, commercial projects and/or documentaries
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Advanced design & composition skills
- Excellent understanding of motion, movement and pacing
- Excellent attention to detail and time management
- Exceptional ability to articulate creative decisions to non-designers and clients.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively, both individually and as part of the team
- Strong creative problem-solving skills to address technical challenges & find innovative solutions during the design & animation process
- Experience working in collaborative environments, working within a team of designers or collaborating with other departments in larger projects.
- Prove ability to lead projects independently, manage multiple workstreams, and stay calm under tight production deadlines.
DESIRED:
- Experience working with Figma and/or Cinema 4D
At Entropico we - - Thrive autonomously and in team scenarios.
- Work collaboratively with the other teams to ensure the output of work is always of the highest quality possible.
- Add value to all productions & processes & contribute to the business's overall success.
- Most importantly, act within the best interests of Entropico.
Why Work With Us?At Entropico, our mission is to make great work in a great workplace. We believe strongly in supporting the whole person, not just the employee, starting with the benefits below:
- You'll have the opportunity to work on our exciting upcoming projects. Here's a taste of what we do: https://entropico.com.au/
- You'll be joining a team of people who are supportive, talented and genuine. You'll join a team who'll consistently inspire you.
- We offer a range of highly competitive benefits, including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, 401K Matching up to 6%, paid sick leave and Unlimited PTO.
- To support wellbeing, we offer a highly subsidized wellness package with ClassPass, a behavioural health and family support program, Cell Phone and WFH stipends and a Paid Parental Leave program for growing families.
- We support your growth through co-funded learning and growth opportunities.
The expected base salary range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000 per year. Final actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's relevant experience, skills, education and geographic location.
