Senior Motion Designer

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company's three core products are Snapchat , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles .
The Creative & Marketing team at Snap articulates and brings to life who we are as a brand, why we exist, who we serve, and what value we have to offer. They are on a mission to build a best-in-class international marketing organization. With functions spanning global business and consumer marketing, consumer insights, creative, brand marketing, and marketing operations, the team enables and activates marketing initiatives across the entire Snap Inc. ecosystem.
We're looking for a Senior Motion Designer to join the Snapchat Creative & Marketing Production team. You'll play a key role in creating content spanning the breadth of Snapchat's products and services. You'll collaborate with the internal creative team to tell impactful stories that help shape Snap's voice and identity to a global audience. Working from our Santa Monica offices, you will act as the lead on internal R&D, broadcast and digital video motion graphics, titles and animations. From individual product launches to motion branding systems & content series, you will develop materials for Snap's ecosystem through your cultural curiosity and creative tenacity. The ideal candidate has worked in this capacity at a post production facility, brand, agency or production company.
What you'll do:

• Create high-quality motion graphics, titles and animations for a variety of projects
• Update existing projects, graphics, assets and templates to bring existing content in line with the most current product and design guidelines
• Collaborate with the creative team to create and establish motion design systems
• Devise concepts and storyboards to meet project objectives and requirements
• Create mockups and animations for visual concepts, layouts, etc. and rapidly iterate on them to generate and refine new looks
• Meticulously recreate accurate representations of the Snapchat app and UI and help visualize and animate unreleased UI and products
• Faithfully and creatively represent the Snap brand in both internal and external projects
• Appropriately media manage, organize and reduce complex projects
• Help to ensure the successful delivery of assigned deliverables, on time and within budget
• Collaborate with post producers to establish a clear understanding of driving factors in timelines and milestones
• Ensure that all necessary creative & logistical materials are supplied prior to project start
• Organize, track & store elements, project files and final deliverables as per company guidelines
• Identify changes in scope and timeline related to editorial requests to post producers
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and workshops designed toward educating the creative department on new mediums and design possibilities (R&D)
• Oversee CWs and CW tasks within your area of expertise, supporting onboarding and team integration, working with Executive Producer to optimize post production workflow as needed
• Offer detailed and concise creative feedback on work produced by the studio
• Conduct expert level of quality control on assigned projects and other artists' work
• Optimize facility protocols to improve creativity and competency of team, and ensure consistent processes among staff and freelancers
• Proactively explore and learn new techniques and software to streamline workflow and stay current with industry developments and trends

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Passionate about moving image, design, animation, and content
• Mastery of Adobe After Effects and a strong command of Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere and Figma. Knowledge of 3D animation software a plus
• A strong understanding of design, composition, typography, layout and other aesthetic principles
• Familiarity with UI/UX design, systems thinking, information hierarchy and user-flow
• Strategic thinker with the ability to work independently and solve problems effectively
• Efficiently manage and prioritize multiple projects of varying complexities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Capable of executing against tight deadlines, problem-solving on the fly, and navigating challenging situations with grace
• Expert in managing expectations and articulating alternative solutions when changes arise
• Possesses a keen aesthetic sense and analytical ability to interpret creative feedback while prioritizing creative and strategic execution of deliverables
• Collaborates seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams throughout all phases of a project, including exploration, pitch, and production
• Proficient in all aspects of video Post Production, including editing, color grading, and preparation for delivery across all platforms
• Demonstrated creative leadership, excellent communication skills, and comfort working with clients and executives
• Understands today's media landscape and how people engage with marketing
• Empathetic towards people of all walks of life
• Familiar with creative, design, and marketing processes
• Experienced in distilling disparate sources of information into actionable inputs
• Conscientious, detail-oriented, with strong written and verbal communication skills and a positive, collaborative mindset
• Comfortable thriving in a high-impact, high-energy, fast-paced environment to meet deadlines

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Design, Fine Arts, Visual Effects preferred, or equivalent experience required
• 5-10 years of experience working in high end post production studios, global agencies and brands
• 5-10 years creating motion graphics, titles and/or animation for film, television or commercial agencies across platform distribution, including digital, O&O platforms, broadcast, social, internal distribution and more

Compensation:
In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

• Zone A (CA, WA, NYC) : The base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $190,000 annually
• Zone B : The base salary range for this position is $124,000 - $181,000 annually
• Zone C : The base salary range for this position is $111,000 - $162,000 annually

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a "default together" approach and expect our team members to work in an office at least 80% of the time (an average of 4 days per week).
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don't be shy and contact us at [email protected] .
Our Benefits : Snap Inc. is its own community, so we've got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap's long-term success!