Associate Director, Technical Motion Design

DEPT®

. Define and maintain the technical roadmap for the OpenAI motion pipeline .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaSenior💰 $122,700 - $146,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Motion Design and Technical Direction, with a strong focus on Adobe After Effects, Figma, and creative production tools. Proven ability to manage and mentor creative teams while establishing efficient workflows and maintaining high-quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Adobe After Effects ExpertiseMotion Design ManagementCreative Production Tools DevelopmentLocalization and Quality AssuranceStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Motion DesignTechnical DirectionAnimation ProductionScriptingDebuggingSystems ThinkingProject ArchitectureResponsive Motion LayoutsVersion ControlTemplate Construction

Soft Skills

MentoringCoachingCollaborationDocumentationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

FigmaAdobe PremiereJavaScriptExtendScript3D ToolsGenerative VideoPythonCommand-Line WorkflowsAutomationAI-Assisted Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic DesignBachelor's Degree in AnimationBachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Film

Industry Keywords

Creative TechnologyProduction Quality AssuranceFile Architecture StandardsProject TemplatesMotion ComponentsLocalizationAutomated Composition GenerationTechnical RoadmapPerformance EngagementPipeline Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptNode.jsPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and maintain the technical roadmap for the OpenAI motion pipeline
Build, test, document, and maintain scripts, plugins, expressions, templates, presets, and AI-assisted tools
Develop and govern reusable motion components, UI modules, project templates, and shared libraries
Design localization-ready workflows, including responsive layouts, text expansion, copy handoffs, automated composition generation, version control, and first-language quality assurance
Establish standards for file architecture, naming, layer organization, dependencies, handoff, archiving, and maintainability
Improve connections between Figma, After Effects, review platforms, trackers, storage, and delivery systems
Solve complex builds, prototype technical approaches, debug project failures, and create reference implementations
Directly manage and develop Motion Designers, including their growth, performance, engagement, and technical problem-solving confidence
Coach Motion Designers on build practices, expressions, automation, localization, quality control, documentation, and project structure
Partner with creative and project leadership on scoping and concept development
Evaluate creative technologies based on reliability, maintainability, security, creative value, and team readiness
Create training materials and onboarding documentation, run workshops, and provide ongoing technical support
Track production friction, measure workflow improvements, and maintain a prioritized pipeline-improvement backlog
Collaborate with Motion Directors, Creative Directors, designers, Project Managers, Quality Control, localization partners, and client stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional experience in motion design, technical direction, creative technology, animation production, or a related role
Strong motion portfolio or body of technical work showing high-quality execution and systems-building ability
Deep expertise in Adobe After Effects, including expressions, project architecture, rendering, troubleshooting, and reusable template construction
Experience building or maintaining creative-production tools through scripting, plugins, APIs, node-based workflows, or automation
Strong working knowledge of Figma and Adobe Premiere
Experience with localization, large-scale versioning, responsive motion layouts, structured copy handoffs, production quality assurance, and delivery standards
Experience managing, mentoring, or developing creative team members
Excellent debugging and systems-thinking skills
Strong communication and documentation skills
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Animation, Computer Science, Film, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
JavaScript or ExtendScript experience is strongly preferred
Experience with 3D tools, generative video, command-line workflows, Python, or render automation is a plus
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; DEPT® participates in E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
401k plan, plus matching
PTO
Paid Company Holidays
Parental Leave
Equal opportunity, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace
Reasonable accommodation support during recruitment and employment
B Corp-certified, purpose-driven work environment