Senior Motion Designer (m/f/d)

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and produce high‐quality motion design projects for diverse digital platforms, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines.
• Stay on top of industry trends and emerging technologies in motion graphics, integrating innovative techniques and tools, testing new products, and providing suggestions.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior designers, nurturing their technical skills and creative development.
• Take ownership of projects from ideation, manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
• Present motion design concepts confidently, articulating the rationale behind creative decisions and contributing insights and creative solutions to strategic discussions.
• Collaborate with cross‐functional teams to translate complex concepts into dynamic visual narratives and closely with stakeholders to grasp project goals and deliver solutions that delight.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in motion design.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Robust portfolio featuring diverse motion design projects; proficiency in Cinema 4D, Redshift, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Premiere Pro; ZBrush experience preferred.
• Adept at managing multiple projects concurrently.
• First experience in people leadership and mentoring junior team members.
• Attention to detail in all aspects of motion design, including design production, asset preparation, animation, timing, and visual composition.
• Collaborative, flexible mindset, proven ability to work effectively in cross‐functional teams and in dynamic fast‐paced environments.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.

Compensation and Location

Salary Range (California): USD 100,000 – 145,000 annually.* Salaries at Maxon are based on a candidate's specific criteria including experience, skillset, education and location. Maxon uses industry‐driven survey data for building compensation structures to make sure our employees are receiving fair and competitive wages.

Benefits

You will be part of a highly motivated international team of specialists working in an environment that offers a warm welcome with detailed onboarding and a dedicated mentor for a familiarization period, as well as a wide range of individual development possibilities.