Senior Motion Designer

 The Role 

Senior Video/Motion Designer 

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Video/Motion Designer to join our dynamic creative team. This role requires expertise in both motion design and video post production. The role encompasses responsibilities such as conceptualizing and storyboarding, animation and visual effects and interactive motion design. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in storytelling with moving visuals and a proven track record of producing high-quality videos and motion graphics that resonate with target audiences. 

Responsibilities: 

• Concepts: Working closely with peers on the conceptualisation and creation of visually compelling motion ideas for campaigns across multiple channels, including digital, social media, and events. Contribute to the development of scripts and storylines for video projects, offering insights on how motion design can enhance the narrative and messaging. Collaborate with scriptwriters to ensure a seamless integration of motion design and filmed content. 

• Post production: Collaborate with video production teams to seamlessly edit filmed content with motion design elements, ensuring a cohesive and polished final product. This includes post production direction and execution. 

• Animation and Visual Effects: Creation of dynamic and visually stunning videos, animations, incorporating innovative visual effects to enhance engagement. Ensure the seamless integration of motion design elements with other multimedia components, such as video, graphics, sound and interactive content. 

• User Experience (UX) Integration & Motion: Collaborate with digital designers to integrate motion design elements that enhance user engagement and create a memorable user experience. Apply principles of user-centered design to ensure motion elements align with user behavior and preferences. 

• Interactive Motion Design: Explore and implement interactive motion design solutions, such as animated infographics and interactive presentations, to elevate the level of engagement and interactivity in B2B marketing campaigns. 

• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including client services, programme managers, copywriters, art directors, developers, and strategists, to align creative concepts and delivery to brief. Foster a collaborative environment that encourages teamwork and creativity. 

• Stay updated with industry trends and customer insights to incorporate the latest creative practices, tech innovations and techniques into campaigns. 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree preferred in film/video, animation, art, visual communication, or similar 
• Proven experience of at least 5 years in a video and/or motion role, preferably within a marketing or advertising agency. 
• Strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of video/motion projects, 
• Proficiency in video/animation software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Animate, Express, Audition) and familiarity with 3D tools such as Cinema4D. 
• Creative and conceptual thinking abilities. 
• Communication and presentation skills to effectively articulate concepts and ideas. 
• Attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality storytelling. 
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

This job description provides a general overview and may be subject to modifications or additions based on the specific requirements and needs.