Senior Motion Designer

Our client is currently seeking a Senior Motion Designer

Senior Motion Designer
Location: Austin, TX
Duration: 12 months

About the Role
The Creative Center is our in-house agency, producing client, prospect, and internal
communications across digital experiences. We are looking for a Senior Motion Designer to
lead motion-driven storytelling and elevate how our brand and products come to life through
animation. This is a motion-first role with a strong focus on digital product and brand
experiences-blending creative concepting with hands-on execution.
You will help define how motion enhances clarity, usability, and storytelling across our digital
experiences-bringing thoughtful, high-quality animation into product and brand at scale.
Additionally, this role requires a professional who can effortlessly animate graphics and
collaborate effectively with both the UX and Video teams.

Responsibilities
Design and deliver motion across digital experiences, including product animations, video content, data visualizations, UI transitions, and interaction states.
Translate complex ideas into clear, compelling visual narratives.
Partner with UX/UI designers, creatives, and developers to integrate motion into product and marketing experiences.
Ensure a consistent, scalable motion language that balances brand expression, usability, and performance.
Create and refine supporting static assets (e.g., illustration, compositing, light design work) as needed.
Uphold and evolve brand standards across digital touchpoints.
Present work, incorporate feedback, and contribute to a collaborative creative culture.
Qualifications

5+ years of experience specializing in motion design, animation, and concept-driven storytelling.
A portfolio demonstrating motion work across digital products, brand, and/or interactive experiences.
Expert-level proficiency in After Effects; strong working knowledge of Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Experience with Figma and Lottie (or similar) for product integration and developer handoff.
Strong understanding of motion principles for UX (e.g., transitions, hierarchy, feedback).
Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g., reduced motion) and performance optimization.
Experience working closely with product teams and engineering.
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
Clear communication skills and confidence presenting to cross-functional partners.