Sr. Designer, Motion

Summary:

The Senior Motion Designer will work on a variety of projects with a primary focus on the ideation and creation of motion graphics, animations, micro-interactivity, etc. to be utilized in digital advertising, banner ads, email campaigns, websites and social media posts in support of building awareness and driving leads to grow the business. The Senior Motion Designer should be able to create strategically driven and engaging kinetic brand expressions that are both on brand and differentiated from competition. As part of our In-House Agency, you would ideally have experience in the mortgage industry. Prior agency experience is preferred. Will also assist in the development of event and promotional materials. Should be a self-starter, capable of concepting and developing fresh ideas, maintain a high level of attention to detail, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. A strong eye for visual nuance, excellent animation experience and typographic sensitivity are a must.

Essential Job Functions may include:

• Create high-quality motion graphics and animations for a variety of projects, including marketing campaigns, product launches, brand videos, websites and branding initiatives.

• Develop storyboards, style frames, and animations to communicate design concepts effectively.

• Translates brand strategy into motion principles and activations, using a deep understanding of the brand to inform all design decisions.

• Uses creative thinking to solve difficult challenges, coming up with innovative solutions that meet business needs while maintaining brand standards.

• Possesses the ability to develop concepts in a media-agnostic manner and across a variety of business needs while adhering to brand standards.

• Ensures consistency of visual brand tone across digital customer touch points.

• Has a high bar for creative excellence and ability to push new ideas forward.

• Produce visually engaging content that aligns with brand guidelines and project objectives.

• Collaborate with designers, video editors, marketers, and other stakeholders to bring ideas to life.

• Provide mentorship to junior designers, offering guidance and constructive feedback.

• Present ideas and deliverables to business partners and internal teams, incorporating feedback to refine designs.

• Maintain organized project files and documentation for efficient workflow and future reference.

• Stay updated on the latest trends, tools, and techniques in motion design and animation.

• Utilize software such as Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, and other industry-standard tools to execute projects.

• Optimize motion graphics and edit videos for various platforms, ensuring performance and compatibility.

• Maintain consistency and cohesiveness across all brand systems.

• Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple brands and their systems simultaneously, ensuring that each one is executed to the highest standard.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Other Related Duties:

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position is an individual contributor

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

• Design Degree from a Two (2) or Four (4) year College or University and five (5) to seven (7) years of experience or equivalent combination of education and industry experience.

• Detail oriented in proofing creative artwork.

• A strong portfolio demonstrating digital design, brand identity and campaign work.

• Ability to project manage multiple creative workstreams across various completion dates.

• Written and verbal skills to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams and vendors.

Skill and or Licensing/Certification/Registration:

This position does not require professional licensing, certification, or registration.

Work Complexity:

Problems and issues faced are numerous and undefined, and require detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation to understand the problem, as well as experience in the financial/mortgage (or job-specific) industry. Problems typically impact multiple departments or specialties. Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is normally performed in a typical interior office work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential job functions of the position either with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants as well as employees are encouraged to meet with Human Resources as the organization shall review reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Responsibilities:

The statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as an all-inclusive list of all the work requirements of the position. The company may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.