Lead Motion Designer (Remote US) Job at Directive Consulting Inc. in Columbus

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About the Role

The Motion Designer role is an incredible opportunity to work with Directive’s award-winning Creative team. You will be responsible for producing content for various client projects and will work in our Design department. You will create motion graphics content in After Effects, build engaging assets within brand guidelines, and produce animations that connect with target audiences and objectives. You will also engage with clients with strategic ideas and consultative feedback.

We’re looking for someone who is collaborative, deadline-driven, organized, and detail-obsessed, and who is excited to push creative boundaries while delivering high-quality video products.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and creating storyboards, mood boards, and design frames
• Research and analyze design techniques to create motion graphics
• Create engaging animations that connect with the target audience and achieve objectives
• Manage the entire lifecycle of short-form video creation for internal and external projects
• Produce content for use across media, including social, mobile, web, and emerging formats
• Take initiative on projects to deliver innovative solutions
• Adhere to brand guidelines while pushing creative boundaries
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to understand brand, audience, and message
• Create original designs that communicate the intended message to current and prospective clients
• Coordinate production requirements (potentially including VO and music) and provide final approvals

What You Offer

• A robust portfolio of completed motion graphic projects
• Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Suite and other motion graphics tools (After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, Cinema 4D, Blender, Animate, etc.)
• Interest in new technologies and platforms, including emerging generative AI
• Strong visual and conceptual problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to build designs into a multi-channel strategy
• Ability to own a project and collaborate as part of a team
• Bachelor's degree in Art, Graphic Design, or related field is highly preferred (not a deal-breaker)
• Bonus points:
  • Strong character animation skills
  • Proficiency in Java for After Effects
  • 3D motion graphics abilities

What Success Looks Like

• Regularly meet or exceed client KPIs, with high client satisfaction
• Present strategy that gets client buy-in and delivers moments of delight
• Projects delivered on time and within scope

Goals

• Average Watch Length of Video Content: 25%+
• Click-through rate: 10%+
• NSM Attainment: 67%
• CSAT: 4+

What We Offer

We have a set living wage at Directive. Medical, dental, vision plans, disability, and life insurance coverage for you and your family that fit your lifestyle, including a 100% employer-paid plan for you and a 50% employer contribution for your dependents.

• Benefits To Support The Whole Person
• Mental health support through Spring Health and Headspace
• Gym access with Gympass
• Unlimited PTO (2-week minimum), Paid Company Holidays, Your Birthday Off, End of Year Recharge (Dec 24 – Jan 1), Paid Parental Leave
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with 3% company match
• Annual bonus based on tenure
• Annual Anniversary Trip with peers and leadership

Work Environment

As a remote-first company, you can work from anywhere in the US, with optional access to our offices in Irvine, California. For global opportunities, you must have work authorization and reside in the country. This role may be 100% virtual with collaboration via Zoom and Slack. You will need a laptop (PC or Mac), reliable internet, and a professional background. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you require accommodations in completing this application or the interview process, please contact careers@directiveconsulting.com.

Additional Information

Directive values People First and is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, Information Technology

Industries

• Advertising Services

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