Directive is hiring : Lead Motion Designer (Remote US) in Columbus

Overview

Lead Motion Designer (Remote US) at Directive. You will be part of Directive’s award-winning Creative team, producing content for client projects within the Design department. The ideal candidate creates motion graphics in After Effects, builds engaging assets within brand guidelines, and produces animations that connect with target audiences and objectives. You should be able to engage with clients with strategic ideas and consultative feedback. You are deadline-driven, organized, detail-obsessed, collaborative, and passionate about pushing creative boundaries.

Roles & Responsibilities

Assist in designing and creating storyboards, mood boards, and design frames

Research and analyze best design techniques to create motion graphics

Create engaging animations that connect with the target audience and achieve objectives

Manage the entire lifecycle of short-form video creation for internal and external projects

Produce content and assets for use across media including social, mobile, web, and emerging media

Take initiative on projects to deliver innovative solutions

Adhere to brand guidelines while pushing creative boundaries

Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to understand brand, audience, and messaging to create strategic, high-performing video products

Create original designs that communicate intended messages in a visually unified way for current and prospective clients

Coordinate all production requirements, potentially including VO and music, and provide final approval notifications

What You Offer

A robust portfolio of completed motion graphic projects

Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Suite and motion graphics tools (After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, Cinema 4D, Blender, Animate, etc)

Interest in new technologies and platforms to create motion content, including emerging generative AI platforms

Strong visual and conceptual problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills

Strong analytical skills and ability to translate design into multi-channel strategy

Ability to own a project and collaborate as part of a team

Bachelor's degree in Art, Graphic Design, or related discipline is highly preferred (not a deal-breaker)

Bonus : strong character animation, proficiency in Java for After Effects, 3D motion graphics abilities

What Success Looks Like

Regularly meet or exceed client KPIs, high NPS scores, and positive rapport with clients

Present strategy confidently and create moments of delight when work resonates

Deliver projects within deadlines and within scope

Goals

Average Watch Length of Video Content : 25%+

Click-through rate : 10%+

NSM Attainment : 67%

CSAT : 4+

What We Offer

We have a set living wage at Directive. Medical, dental, vision plans, disability, and life insurance coverage for you and your family. 100% employer-paid plan for you and 50% employer contribution for your dependents. Mental health and wellness benefits, including Spring Health and Headspace. Gympass. Unlimited PTO (2-week minimum), paid company holidays, Your Birthday Off, End of Year Recharge, Paid Parental Leave. Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 3% company match. Annual bonus based on tenure. Annual Anniversary Trip with peers and executive leadership.

Work Environment

Remote-first company. You can work from anywhere in the US, with optional offices in Irvine, CA. Global opportunities may be available where we have established operations (Canada, UK, Australia) with work authorization and residency requirements. Role can be 100% virtual from home. Collaboration primarily via Zoom and Slack. You will need a laptop (PC or Mac), internet access, and a professional background. Reasonable accommodations available upon request.

Additional Information

Directive values People First and is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Advertising Services

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