Senior Motion Designer (Project-Based)

CG Creative Studios is a creative communications and production agency specializing in corporate events, brand experiences, motion, video, and creative content. The Senior Motion Designer will support project-based client work by developing visual concepts, style frames, storyboards, motion systems, and 2D/3D animations from concept through final delivery while collaborating with creative and production teams.

Responsibilities:

• Create high-end motion graphics for live events, web, video and digital applications
• Develop concepts, look and style frames, storyboards and thumbnails that establish visual direction, sequence and timing
• Design and animate 2D and 3D content ranging from hero creative to supporting graphics
• Build flexible motion systems and editor toolkits including lower thirds, logo animations, transitions and related elements
• Own assigned projects from concept through final delivery while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Present creative ideas and work in progress to internal teams and clients
• Collaborate closely with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Producers and editors throughout the creative process
• Work within approved project schedules and budgets and communicate risks or needs early
• Explore and apply current creative technologies and AI-assisted workflows where they improve the work

Requirements:

• 10+ years of relevant motion design or animation experience in an agency, production, broadcast, events or similarly fast-paced creative environment
• Advanced After Effects skills and strong proficiency across Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience working with Cinema 4D and 3D motion workflows
• Proficiency with Figma and Figma-based design workflows
• Strong design sensibility with the ability to translate concepts into clear, polished visual systems
• Ability to animate complex ideas using current 2D and 3D techniques and software
• Experience with generative AI and emerging creative tools such as Runway, Firefly, Midjourney, ComfyUI or similar
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to present and discuss your work with clients and creative teams
• Demonstrated ability to independently own complex projects while collaborating closely with creative leadership and production teams
• Experience creating motion for live events, broadcast packages, digital signage, product demos, trailers, animated shorts or editor toolkits
• Advanced Cinema 4D experience
• Client-facing experience presenting creative concepts and work in progress
• Basic experience with PowerPoint and Keynote