Motion Designer / Visual Storyteller (Business Design)
Do Tank, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Are you a motion designer who loves turning complex ideas into clear, compelling stories?
We’re looking for a
Motion Designer / Visual Storyteller
to join our Business Design team — someone whose strength is
animation, visual communication, and storytelling , and who’s curious about how design can shape strategy, change, and innovation inside large organisations. This is a
hands-on creative role first , with a clear pathway into business design. You’ll work alongside strategists, designers, and facilitators to help global CPG/FMCG clients understand, align around, and act on complex ideas. What you’ll do This role is about
making ideas land . You’ll spend most of your time: Creating
motion graphics and animated content
(After Effects is core) Designing
visual narratives
that explain strategy, change, or innovation Producing
high-quality decks, videos, and internal communications Translating complex thinking into
clear, engaging visual stories Supporting client moments — leadership updates, workshops, transformations Over time, you’ll also: Learn the fundamentals of
business design Collaborate on storytelling for strategy and transformation Build confidence presenting and discussing work with stakeholders You are
not expected
to be a strategist or facilitator on day one. About you You’re a
motion-first designer
who: Has strong After Effects skills and enjoys animation as a craft Thinks in stories, not just visuals Can make complex information feel simple and human Is curious about business, strategy, and how organisations change Wants to grow beyond pure execution over time You might currently work in: Brand or content design Marketing or communications Agency or in-house creative teams If you’ve ever enjoyed explaining
why
something matters — not just how it looks — you’ll fit well here. Requirements 2–4+ years professional experience
in motion / visual design Strong skills in: After Effects (essential) Adobe Illustrator A portfolio showing
motion-led storytelling
(not just static visuals) Confidence collaborating with others and talking through your work Willingness to travel occasionally for client workshops Who we are Do Tank is a boutique business design consultancy of ~20 people, working with global CPG/FMCG organisations to drive meaningful, human-centred change. Our team spans Chicago and Glasgow, and we work at the intersection of strategy, design, and delivery. What we offer $55–70k base salary
(depending on experience) Annual profit share 20 days holiday + ~12 public holidays Annual learning & development budget Hybrid working (3 days/week in Chicago office)
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Motion Designer / Visual Storyteller
to join our Business Design team — someone whose strength is
animation, visual communication, and storytelling , and who’s curious about how design can shape strategy, change, and innovation inside large organisations. This is a
hands-on creative role first , with a clear pathway into business design. You’ll work alongside strategists, designers, and facilitators to help global CPG/FMCG clients understand, align around, and act on complex ideas. What you’ll do This role is about
making ideas land . You’ll spend most of your time: Creating
motion graphics and animated content
(After Effects is core) Designing
visual narratives
that explain strategy, change, or innovation Producing
high-quality decks, videos, and internal communications Translating complex thinking into
clear, engaging visual stories Supporting client moments — leadership updates, workshops, transformations Over time, you’ll also: Learn the fundamentals of
business design Collaborate on storytelling for strategy and transformation Build confidence presenting and discussing work with stakeholders You are
not expected
to be a strategist or facilitator on day one. About you You’re a
motion-first designer
who: Has strong After Effects skills and enjoys animation as a craft Thinks in stories, not just visuals Can make complex information feel simple and human Is curious about business, strategy, and how organisations change Wants to grow beyond pure execution over time You might currently work in: Brand or content design Marketing or communications Agency or in-house creative teams If you’ve ever enjoyed explaining
why
something matters — not just how it looks — you’ll fit well here. Requirements 2–4+ years professional experience
in motion / visual design Strong skills in: After Effects (essential) Adobe Illustrator A portfolio showing
motion-led storytelling
(not just static visuals) Confidence collaborating with others and talking through your work Willingness to travel occasionally for client workshops Who we are Do Tank is a boutique business design consultancy of ~20 people, working with global CPG/FMCG organisations to drive meaningful, human-centred change. Our team spans Chicago and Glasgow, and we work at the intersection of strategy, design, and delivery. What we offer $55–70k base salary
(depending on experience) Annual profit share 20 days holiday + ~12 public holidays Annual learning & development budget Hybrid working (3 days/week in Chicago office)
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