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

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

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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.

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