Senior Motion Designer

Koto

$120K — $140K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in motion design or a related field.
  • Proficiency in After Effects with knowledge of 3D and Figma.
  • Strong understanding of branding and contemporary creative culture.
  • Ability to generate and articulate creative ideas visually and verbally.
  • Experience collaborating with diverse creative teams.
  • Proven ability to manage projects from concept to execution effectively.
  • Desire to engage in an in-office environment, contributing to team culture.

Responsibilities

  • Generate and communicate innovative motion design ideas effectively.
  • Design motion systems and graphics that elevate brand identities.
  • Own all aspects of motion design projects from concept to final execution.
  • Collaborate closely with designers, strategists, and writers to integrate motion into projects.
  • Translate brand strategies into compelling motion principles.
  • Create and deliver client presentations with clarity and confidence.
  • Stay informed about industry trends to enhance design work.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a creative, collaborative environment in person four days a week.
  • Engagement with a wide range of creative disciplines.
  • Chance to inspire and mentor junior team members.
  • Access to emerging tools and technologies in motion design.
Full Job Description
The Role

You are an experienced motion designer and exceptional creative practitioner. Your days are spent relentlessly authoring ideas, designing motion systems, and bringing brands to life through exceptional craft. You are deeply hands-on, with a strong point of view and the ability to inspire the team around you.
Your Responsibilities
  1. You generate excellent ideas and articulate them expertly, both visually and verbally. You actively raise the quality of thinking and making around you.
  2. You spend a significant amount of your time designing. You can create motion principles, systems, graphics and animation that come together to form world-class brand identities.
  3. You take ownership of motion from concept through execution, with an exceptional eye for craft, detail and what makes an idea distinctive.
  4. You collaborate intimately with designers, strategists, writers and the wider creative team, bringing a motion-first perspective while supporting and inspiring more junior talent.
  5. You translate strategic and creative thinking into meaningful motion principles, ensuring movement is rooted in the brand's idea rather than treated as an afterthought.
  6. You construct compelling client presentations, articulate the thinking behind your work and present ideas with clarity and confidence.
  7. You have a deep knowledge of branding, motion and contemporary creative culture. You are curious about the people, tools, and ideas shaping the industry, and you bring that perspective into your work.
  8. You take ownership of your projects, time and development. You communicate proactively, action feedback and know what it takes to deliver exceptional work.
  9. You are highly proficient in After Effects, with strong working knowledge of 3D, Figma, and emerging creative tools and technologies.
  10. You are willing to work in person from our Culver City studio four days a week, playing an active role in the culture, energy and creative life of the team

Department Motion Design Role Senior Motion Designer Locations Los Angeles Remote status Hybrid Yearly salary $120,000 - $140,000 Employment type Full-time

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