Art Director, Motion

Lead concept development and the realization of creative direction for motion projects.

Create styleframes and storyboards that define tone, motion language, and aesthetic.

Oversee/guide and participate in the execution of 3D/2D motion graphics, ensuring quality and cohesion.

Collaborate with creative directors, producers, and designers to shape campaign narratives.

Give thoughtful and actionable feedback that elevates the work.

Direct small to mid-size teams of animators and designers across various projects.

Contribute to pitch decks, treatments, and new business efforts when needed.

Stay ahead of industry trends, tools, and techniques to continuously elevate our creative output.

Requirements

A stunning portfolio demonstrating strong art direction in motion across multiple styles and platforms.

7+ years of experience in motion design or animation, with at least 1-2 years in a senior or leadership role.

Strong background in visual storytelling, typography, color theory, and design principles.

Expertise in Cinema 4D, Redshift, and Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere).

Familiarity with Houdini, XParticles, Marvelous Designer, or Substance Painter is a bonus.

Excellent communication skills – both visual and verbal.

Ability to manage timelines, provide mentorship, and balance hands-on work with strategic thinking.

A deep passion for craft and a desire to push what’s possible in motion.

Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in motion design and animation, with a strong focus on visual storytelling, art direction, and team leadership. Proficient in industry-standard tools and techniques to create compelling motion graphics and elevate creative output.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Motion Design

Art Direction

Visual Storytelling

Team Leadership

Adobe Creative Suite

ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills

Motion Design

Animation

Visual Storytelling

Typography

Color Theory

Design Principles

3D Motion Graphics

2D Motion Graphics

Creative Direction

Portfolio Development

Soft Skills

Communication Skills

Mentorship

Feedback Provision

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Creative Direction

Motion Graphics

Campaign Narratives

Pitch Decks

Industry Trends

Tools & Technologies

Cinema 4D

Redshift

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere

Houdini

XParticles

Marvelous Designer

Substance Painter

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