Motion Design Director Job at Madeinhaus in Los Angeles

Responsibilities

Define and elevate the motion design language across workstreams — from early concept and style frames through final delivery

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Motion Designers, providing creative direction, feedback, and professional development

Partner closely with the Creative Director and Art Directors to shape how motion informs and enhances the overall creative vision

Ensure consistency and quality across simultaneous workstreams, balancing big‑picture direction with hands‑on involvement when needed

Establish motion best practices, workflows, and quality standards across the team

Stay ahead of emerging tools, techniques, and trends — bring new capabilities and creative possibilities to the work

What you bring

8+ years of motion design experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or directorial capacity

An exceptional portfolio demonstrating sophisticated motion craft across brand, campaign, and digital formats

Expert-level After Effects; Cinema 4D or other 3D experience strongly preferred

Familiarity with procedural animation, expressions, and scripting‑based workflows

Awareness of real‑time, AI‑assisted, and code‑based motion tools (Rive, Lottie, Cavalry, or similar)

Strong design fundamentals — you can shape a creative concept, not just execute one

Proven ability to lead and develop creative talent in a collaborative agency environment

Clear, confident communicator who can articulate motion decisions to CDs, ADs, and cross‑functional partners

We're a digital design studio in Los Angeles built on the belief that creativity and technology are better together. Our team is diverse, multidisciplinary, and deeply invested in the craft. We work with brands across industries, from emerging startups to household names, on projects that push what digital can do.

If you're looking for a place where your ideas are heard, your growth is supported, and the work actually matters, we'd love to meet you.

The estimated compensation for this position is $160k‑$180k per year, plus a 401k, medical, dental, vision, life and optional benefits, paid time off, fun events and more.

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