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HBO Max

Senior Motion Designer

HBO Max, Culver City, California, United States, 90232

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We are seeking a dynamic Senior Motion Designer with a passion for storytelling through design, motion graphics, and animation. As part of the Motion Creative team, they will be integral in the day-to-day creation and production of creative motion graphics to support HBO campaigns - including promos, trailers, OOH displays, and environmental - while maintaining the highest level of design consistency across mediums. They will work collaboratively with other motion designers, project managers, and stakeholders throughout creative development, from ideation to execution. Bring your passion and be a foundational part of our dynamic studio.

Your Role Accountabilities

Drive the design process, taking ideas from concept through final production

Work in 2D and 3D to create style frames, style guides, and motion design packages for trailers, social media posts, animated key art, infographics, etc.

Collaborate with the Senior Art Director and incorporate feedback into design and animation work

Execute multiple projects, and optimize, organize, and prepare design files for final publishing

Generate original motion design concepts that align with and elevate the campaign's creative direction

Help mentor more junior teammates, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment

Research and stay up to date on industry trends and techniques. Adopt generative AI tools such as Runway and Adobe Firefly to enhance concept development, ideation, and motion design workflows, and integrate AI-assisted elements into creative storytelling and production pipelines

Qualifications & Experiences

Bachelor's degree or Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design/motion design preferred

At least 5–7 years' design and animation experience required

Knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D, as well as generative AI tools (Runway, Adobe Firefly)

Strong command of typography, color balance, scale, vector illustration, and photo retouching, with attention to fundamental design standards (centering, kerning, leading, rags, etc.)

Highly developed sense for pacing, velocity curves, camera work as applied to motion design

Strong conceptual thinking

Up to date on social media trends, with a passion for direct-to-consumer (DTC) content, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat

Ability to work independently and collaboratively, delivering against tight deadlines while meeting high-quality standards and expectations in a fast-paced environment

Self-motivated, with a positive ''can-do'' attitude, openness to constructive feedback, and strong communication and follow-up skills

Impeccable organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail

Occasional night and weekend work may be necessary, but not routinely required

Reference: ECNJOBID-3-67-103-209 in the application

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