Senior Motion Designer
Who We Are
Job Description
The Opportunity
As a Motion Designer at Pitchday, you will join our Philippines team to bring client stories and messages to life by combining concept development, motion graphics, animation, storyboarding, design and video into visual experiences that engage, excite and educate people around the world.
You’re willing to join a global team, always searching for new ways to do things, and bring briefs to life through standout visual executions. You’re on the pulse of design and motion trends, and forever unearthing new, progressive movements in the world of graphics and design.
The team
Our team is driven by genuine care about how we can help our clients, how to deliver creatives that will be seen by millions, and how we can find new ways to deliver the best creative. In a world in constant change, it’s that care that sets us part and will continue to make our trajectory so special. We’re looking for like minded individuals to become part of that common team vision.
The Role
- Design or convert storyboards into compelling motion graphics that contain images, typography and/or audio.
- Generate and pitch great ideas/concepts that are on-brief and adhere to visual guidelines.
- Portray diverse storytelling with motion graphics, animation and/or footage.
- Work in a multi-disciplinary team with writers, editors, videographers and a client services team.
- Provide guidance and support to junior designers, helping them develop their skills.
- Execute approved concepts independently, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
- Manage workflow efficiently and take responsibility for timing and delivery.
- Collaborate, document, and communicate proactively throughout the work cycle.
- Demonstrate a learning mindset and stretch the boundaries of the craft each day, sharing trends and formats with colleagues.
Required Skills
- 3-7 years of experience in current production and post-production techniques.
- Software Proficiency: Proficiency in Adobe Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop and Illustrator).
- Solid ability to communicate in English (written and spoken).
- Good understanding of typography, design elements and principles, and best practices across print and digital.
- Strong grasp of storytelling/narrative structure, pacing, graphics, music, and all key aspects of audiovisual content.
- Strong creative problem-solving skills.
- Successfully manages time, process, and workflow.
- We hire exceptional people, then give them autonomy and creative ownership. Our client set the bar high and, like a high performing sports team, we strive to push beyond the status quo.
- We grow our clients’ love through genuine care, authenticity and results – their success comes hand-in-hand with ours.
- What does this mean for you? We work on key projects with some of the biggest brands out there, but we’re a lean, strong team that will rely on your leadership – so you’ve got the opportunity to have a large impact.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Deep creative ownership
- Flagship clients (Google, YouTube, Netflix, Chanel) – Google premiere creative agency
- Diverse, global, talented team
- Home office with company offsites
- Travel opportunities to see your work go live
- Training budget
- Build your team with us
Interview process
We take applications seriously – you won’t just end up in a candidate database. We make quick decisions, and if the timing isn’t quite right, we’ll do our best to provide insight into a better time to apply.
- Culture interview: A 30-minute video call learning about your motivation to join the team, learn why we’d be a great match, and answer your questions about us.
- Creative interviews: You’ll meet the hiring design team who will evaluate skills needed to be successful in your role. No live designing. 45 minutes, varies by role.
- Offer: Time to celebrate! If everyone’s happy, we’ll make you a custom offer to join us.
- Response time: Every offer is reviewed by several senior team members, applications usually take 1-2 weeks to get fully reviewed.
- Portfolio:Â Please make sure to attach a link or copy of your portfolio showcasing your latest work in your application for our team to review.
