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As a Senior Motion Designer, you are a digital artist. The computer screen is your canvas, and your work can be found everywhere – from smartphones to television, from handheld electronics to the web. You use motion graphics to communicate an idea, concept or story.

You will develop thoughtful, immersive design solutions that lie at the intersection of brand and interaction design and bring a brand's story to life. You will use your high-end digital skills and expertise with interactive media software (graphic design, video editing, 2D & 3D animation) to design innovative, integrated solutions. You will support the team in creating immersive experiences that fulfill project requirements and client needs.

On an average day, you will:

Design Creatively and Strategically

• Direct problem solving and develop preliminary concepts into refined, comprehensive motion graphic storylines
• Assist in the design process from start to finish — participate in team ideation, help advance all concepts including logo animation, social and web assets, motion support for video
• Develop and write detailed and organized motion design guidelines
• Actively contribute to the development of intellectual capital
• Check accuracy and quality of all deliverables to the highest standards

Research and Build Ideas

• Support design research, participate in strategic research, and contribute to communications audits
• Stay up-to-date on trends and new techniques in the design world, as well as best practices in motion design, business management and other relevant disciplines, integrating those findings and understanding into the project
• Develop strong and engaging case studies and public reference, including storyboarding, gathering materials, etc.

Manage Time and Projects

• Take ownership of specific tasks, set priorities and manage time to meet needs and deadlines across multiple projects and multiple teams
• Manage and own multiple projects simultaneously from start to finish, working within budget and time parameters
• Document and archive all work and files clearly and in a timely manner for team/studio access
• Participate in recruitment efforts

Communicate and Collaborate

• Communicate project objectives clearly to team members and clients
• Clearly articulate design ideas, share research findings, and explain thought processes to team members — both in writing and in person
• Participate in team ideation and design critiques
• Work independently or with limited guidance to develop client presentations — including analysis of findings and strategic recommendations
• Participate in business development, identify opportunities for business expansion, pull case studies and preliminary audits together, assist in proposal writing, and present ideas

We look for you to:

Be Knowledgeable

• A design-related bachelor's degree or equivalent portfolio (postgraduate degree a plus)
• 3+ years of motion/animation design experience in a professional setting
• A proven ability to apply basic design conventions to creative work across a range of experiences (digital, 3D, motion, UI/UX)
• The ability to incorporate inputs from strategy, research and other disciplines into design development
• The ability to think creatively while building on and relating work to past experience
• Extensive technical abilities with motion and animation software (Adobe After Effects and Cinema 4D or Blender)
• Experience with the Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Premiere)
• Strong interest in animating for mobile UI and digital prototypes (Adobe XD, InVision, Principle, Sketch, Figma)
• An understanding of various production methods (for distribution and digital implementation) and the ability to identify appropriate process for any job according to budget and scheduling parameters
• The ability to work autonomously in the face of complex assignments and seek clarity when necessary
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and file management skills

Be Passionate and Motivated

• Demonstrate high quality design that balances creativity and rigor
• A drive to be adaptable and flexible to meet client and project needs
• A desire to build strong relationship with our clients and truly understand their needs
• A true enthusiasm for the evolution of motion design and the role it plays in problem solving
• A passion for design that is both beautiful and functional
• An unparalleled work ethic and desire to contribute and collaborate with others
• A desire to enhance and grow your skillset, learning about technology, media, production processes, design applications, and working methods

The applicable base pay for this role ranges from $90,000 - $110,000.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position will be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health benefits, 401K savings as well as employee assistance programs.

About Lippincott

We have a passion for solving our clients' toughest challenges with a proven combination of strategic rigor and design excellence. A pioneer since 1943, we have shaped some of the world's most iconic brands and experiences.

We recognize the benefits of flexibility but also value the interactions that happen when we come together. In our hybrid working model, the expectation is that employees will be spending at least half of their time (50%) in their local office each month.

Who We Are, Together…

We embody key values that drive our culture. We demand better, reach higher, and expect more of ourselves and our colleagues. We demonstrate gratitude, offer support, and embrace optimism every day. We celebrate debate, discussion, disagreement, and feedback, with an open mind to new ways of thinking and doing. We act with passion, intention, and goodwill while building on and elevating everyone's contributions and sharing in our collective success.

We want our people to feel heard, respected and valued through our words and actions – goals we can only achieve with a sustained commitment to inclusion, diversity and belonging. We seek the best and brightest ideas from a diverse representation of backgrounds and experiences because we know that's what it takes to continuously push the boundaries, solve our clients' most complex challenges, and foster an inspiring culture of rigorous creativity. We celebrate and leverage our differences and our commonalities so everyone feels safe, supported and encouraged to be wide open, to say “yes, and!” and to demand better of ourselves and one another. We aspire to be positive role models for inclusion at an individual level, corporate level, and societal level.

Lippincott is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions at Lippincott are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, national origin, age, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in locations where we operate. We are committed to promoting a workplace of which we can all be proud. #Lippincott

Seniority level

• Seniority levelAssociate

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionDesign
• IndustriesMarketing Services

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