Senior Motion Designer

Jellyfish

. Lead motion design work for major global brands, focusing on a large client undergoing brand reinvention .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $89,000 - $116,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Motion Design with a strong focus on brand engagement and collaboration across global teams. Proficient in leveraging AI tools and the Adobe Creative Suite to deliver high-craft client work aligned with business objectives.

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Motion Design ExpertiseAdobe Creative Suite ProficiencyAI-Driven Creative SolutionsClient Communication SkillsGlobal Brand Experience

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Hard Skills

Motion DesignBrand EngagementCreative CraftDigital Advertising TrendsHigh-Craft Client Work

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationClient Presentation SkillsCreative Idea DevelopmentFeedback Incorporation

Tools & Technologies

FigmaAfter EffectsGoogle SuiteChatGPTMidjourneyNano Banana

Industry Keywords

Advertising AgencyDesign StudioBrand ReinventionHeart-of-Culture CampaignsEmerging Advertising Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead motion design work for major global brands, focusing on a large client undergoing brand reinvention
Drive the Motion Design craft across projects, including traditional and AI-forward work
Deliver award-winning motion design aligned with briefs and client and business objectives
Work hands-on in Figma, After Effects, and GenAI tools
Partner with the US Design Director to elevate Jellyfish’s design practice
Collaborate daily with designers in the US and Mexico, leading projects and overseeing junior team members
Contribute to fast-moving new business pitches
Advocate for motion-forward design across client deliverables
Share the team’s creative work with the Design Director and VP Creative for development and sign-off
Build relationships with designers in the US, UK, and Mexico
Create visual ideas that promote brand engagement
Defend and improve ideas in response to client feedback
Review work with the Design Director, Creative VP, and ECD, incorporating their direction

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years in a motion design role at a top advertising agency and/or design studio
Proven track record of creating high-craft client work
Enthusiasm for using AI in creative work, supported by a strong creative-craft background
Expertise and continued awareness across digital, social, AI tools, and emerging advertising trends
Excellent team and client communication and presentation skills
Experience working with global brands on high-profile, heart-of-culture campaigns
Hands-on proficiency with the full Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Google Suite, ChatGPT, Midjourney, Nano Banana, and other AI-driven creative solutions
Resume submitted in English
Legally authorized to work in the United States
No traditional degree requirement stated; skills, expertise, and behavioral attributes are emphasized over degrees

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance coverage
Remote work for up to 60% of days
Flexible working hours between 8am and 6:30pm
14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers
4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers