Sr. Motion Designer

Tinuiti is the largest independent full-funnel marketing agency in the U.S. across the media that matters most, with $4 billion in digital media under management and more than 1,200 employees. Built for marketers who demand growth and accountability, Tinuiti unites media and measurement under one roof to eliminate waste—the biggest growth killer of all—and scale what works. Its proprietary technology, Bliss Point by Tinuiti, reveals the truth around growth and waste, and how to capitalize on it. With expert teams across Commerce, Search, Social, TV & Audio, and more, Tinuiti delivers measurable results with brutal simplicity: Love Growth. Hate Waste.

We support 100% remote work for this role!

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Essential Functions:

• Create strong and boundary-pushing motion design across performance-driven and brand storytelling content in multiple digital platforms including Social: TikTok, Facebook/Instagram, Youtube, Pinterest; Addressable: OTT, OLV, OLA and DCO; Marketplaces: Amazon, Walmart and more

• Take ownership of the motion design process, from brainstorming and storyboarding to video and audio editorial, animation, rendering, and final asset delivery, while consistently delivering high-quality work across a diverse range of clients

• Ensure that all design work maintains a high standard of quality, adhering to brand guidelines while innovating within those parameters.

• Present and work through design concepts to clients, offering clear rationale for creative choices and ensuring the designs meet both client needs and performance metrics.

• Lead and engage in creative brainstorming meetings and support in the design and conceptualizing of social, digital, and video art direction.

• Inspire innovation within the team, encouraging the exploration of new design trends, tools, and techniques.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers, offering feedback, training, and support to help them grow their skills and develop their design abilities.

• Inspire innovation within the team, encouraging the exploration of new design trends, tools, and techniques.

• Lead design critiques and workshops to help elevate the creative standards of the team and share knowledge across the department.

• Champion company processes and tools, ensuring alignment and helping the team adapt to new workflows or technologies.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in motion design, animation, typography, and digital marketing to bring fresh, forward-thinking concepts to the table.

• Display keen attention to detail, spelling and grammar.

• Translate project details and creative direction into unique animation solutions.

• Be highly motivated, a self-starter, work well under pressure, and effectively prioritize multiple assignments.
   

Requirements:

• 5+ years of motion design experience with a strong portfolio that demonstrates your expertise in video editing, audio, animation, typography, design, and creative storytelling.

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere) and Figma.

• Expertise in designing, editing, and animating for social media, digital marketing campaigns, and video content across multiple platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and OTT.

• Strong knowledge of channel-specific best practices (e.g., ad unit specs, creative requirements, and limitations).

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present concepts clearly and confidently to both internal teams and clients.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

• Understanding of the complete post production and motion design process.

• Comfortable working in a remote work environment, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Bonus Experience: Experience in A+ content design, 3D Animation, brand store design, or Amazon creative execution is a plus.

The hiring salary range for this role is ($70,000-80,000) plus a discretionary performance bonus of up to (8%) of base salary. Hiring salaries are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, parity with other team members, and alignment with market data. 

We will provide more information on our benefits, incentive pay,  and equity upon request. Disclosure as required by the Colorado Equal Pay for > Equal Work Act, C.R.S. § 8-5-101 et seq. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Unlimited PTO: At Tinuiti, we believe you deserve time to rest, recharge, and enjoy life unplugged. When you prioritize time for yourself, you're able to bring your best self to work. That’s why we offer unlimited paid time off, a fully remote environment, and flexibility to take the time you need, when you need it. On top of that, we provide 20 paid holidays, including multiple long weekends, to ensure you have dedicated time to step away and disconnect. We're proud to offer above-industry standard work-life balance, consistently rated as one of the most loved benefits by Tinuitians year after year.

Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability, Flex Spending Accounts

Retirement: Match up to 4% of your contributions at 100% with immediate vesting

Perks and Wellness: Fringe, Forma, Unlimited Telemedicine and Teletherapy available at no cost, Thankful giving, Equity

Parental Leave: Birthing parents receive 16 weeks of leave with 100% pay (partners 12 weeks) after the birth or adoption of a child.

Learning and Development: On-demand learning (powered by LinkedIn Learning), mentorship program, leadership and management development programs and resources

Disclaimer: This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. Tinuiti is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.