Motion Designer

Job Overview:

We are looking for an talented Motion Designer to join our creative team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and producing captivating motion graphics and video content that tell compelling brand stories across digital platforms. You will work closely with our design, strategy, and content teams to create motion visuals for everything from social media content to full-scale digital campaigns.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on pushing the boundaries of creativity, visual storytelling, and digital marketing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Motion Graphics Creation: Design, animate, and produce high-quality motion graphics, including video ads, explainer videos, social media posts, website animations, and more.
• Collaboration with Teams: Work closely with the creative, content, and digital marketing teams to understand campaign objectives, brand guidelines, and deliverables.
• Video Production & Editing: Edit raw video content, incorporating dynamic animations, transitions, and effects to create compelling stories and engaging user experiences.
• Conceptualization & Storyboarding: Take concepts from idea to execution, including brainstorming, sketching, and presenting initial concepts to the team.
• Platform-Specific Content Creation: Develop motion designs optimized for various digital platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and websites while ensuring alignment with platform-specific trends and best practices.
• Stay Ahead of Trends: Keep up-to-date with the latest trends in motion design, animation, and video production, bringing fresh and innovative ideas to each project.
• Quality Control: Ensure all visuals meet Team Pumpkin's high standards for quality, consistency, and branding, while delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Versioning and Customization: Create different versions of content based on requirements for various campaigns, regions, or audience segments.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven Experience: 1-2 years of experience in motion graphics design, animation, or video editing, ideally in a digital marketing or advertising agency setting.
• Expert in Motion Design Tools: Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, and other relevant animation tools. Knowledge of Cinema 4D or similar 3D tools is a plus.
• Strong Video Editing Skills: Hands-on experience with video editing, color grading, and sound design to complement motion graphics.
• Creative & Conceptual Thinking: Strong creative ability and a keen eye for design, composition, and visual storytelling.
• Understanding of Digital Marketing: Experience creating motion graphics for digital marketing campaigns, social media, and websites with a deep understanding of the digital ecosystem.
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail in the execution of motion design and animation, ensuring flawless final deliverables.
• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work well in a team, present ideas effectively, and adapt feedback in real time.
• Time Management: Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.