Deputy Director - Motion Design

• Oversee and manage motion design assignments from concept through delivery providing mentorship creative direction and technical guidance to ensure consistently high standards of quality and execution.
• Conceptualize design and animate motion graphics that enhance brand storytelling across corporate campaigns digital platforms social media websites and internal communications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including video editors art directors designers producers and creative leads to develop motion treatments style frames and animation systems aligned with strategic and campaign objectives.
• Translate abstract ideas brand strategies and creative briefs into clear engaging visual narratives using animation kinetic typography and motion systems.
• Design and deliver motion assets such as titles transitions visual effects and animated graphics across a wide range of content types including branded content product marketing and enterprise communications.
• Integrate 3D elements and advanced animation techniques when appropriate to enhance storytelling and elevate visual impact.
• Ensure all motion work adheres to brand guidelines and company values while identifying opportunities to evolve and extend visual systems in thoughtful innovative ways.
• Execute motion assets across multiple formats and aspect ratios including vertical square and 16:9 optimized for public-facing and internal platforms.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously balancing creative excellence with timelines accuracy and delivery requirements.
• Stay current on industry trends tools and best practices fostering innovation continuous improvement and professional growth within the motion design team.
• Throughout this work the Deputy Director Motion Design is expected to contribute to and lead conceptual design efforts applying strong graphic design judgment and visual problem-solving skills to ensure motion deliverables extend and elevate broader design systems ideas and narratives.

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (Graphic Design Visual Arts Animation etc.) and 6+ years of experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a Master's degree with 4+ years or a Ph.D. with 1+ year of experience. A non-degreed candidate with have 10+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects Premiere Illustrator Photoshop).
• A body of work showcasing innovative motion design across diverse platforms.
• Excellent communication leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Strong motion design judgment with a deep understanding of typography composition color and visual hierarchy as applied to motion.
• Ability to concept storyboard and execute motion projects from initial concept through final delivery.
• Ability to incorporate feedback efficiently and iterate quickly while maintaining quality standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design Visual Arts Animation or a related field
• 5+ years of professional motion design experience preferably in an agency setting
• Familiarity with 3D software is highly desirable
• Commitment to community involvement and creating a positive impact

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For well over a century Cox Enterprises has been shaping the future with daring ideas and values-driven thinking. Since our founding in 1898 our relentless spirit of innovation has driven us to disrupt industries and enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve. Through our major divisions — Cox Communications Cox Automotive and Cox Farms — our people have countless opportunities to grow and make an impact in the communications and automotive industries as well as in new ventures in agriculture cleantech digital media and more. As a privately-held family-owned business we know that people are our most valuable asset. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment with flexible career growth amazing benefits and work-life balance at the forefront. Our mission our ways of working and our commitment to people are what make our workplace culture remarkably flexible and resilient. Join us to build a better future and make your mark.

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