Motion Design Lead

What You’ll Do Vox Media is looking for a Motion Design Lead, who is both a highly-skilled motion designer and an experienced leader, responsible for conceptualizing and executing motion designs across platforms to create industry-leading branded content for New York Magazine and Vox. The Motion Design Lead is a “player/coach” and has extensive experience creating story-driven content for digital platforms, as well as providing motion design leadership. This role is accountable to the art director and creative director on a project level, and the Head of Branded Content at a high level. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with an initial six-month term, with the possibility of extension based on performance and business need. Applications without a portfolio or reel link will not be considered. Creative and Design Leadership Partner with our in-house Art and Creative directors to evolve the vision for motion design in branded content across Vox’s Explainer Studio, as well as New York Magazine and its brands, including The Cut and VultureOn the pulse of where motion design is going, the Associate Motion Director is immersed in emerging trends, tools, and techniques, folding them proactively into their practicePush the level of design our team is known for, partnering with Art Directors and Creative Directors to raise quality expectations and sharpen Vox Media’s visual voice and aestheticDesign and execute motion for a range of advertising clients and internal projects ranging from custom long- and short-form video, to social content — from concept through deliveryBring deep expertise in visual storytelling across motion graphics, VFX, and 3DProvide leadership and creative direction to freelance motion designers, cultivating and growing Vox Media’s network of creative collaborators: designers, animators, and 3D artistsCraft and initiate new visual products in partnership with other creative leads, translating what’s next in motion into what’s next for Vox MediaOwn the team’s motion design and animation best practices, establishing and evolving our standards, workflows, and techniques that keep the team aligned and working at its highest levelDevelop and maintain brand guidelines for motion and animation, ensuring Vox Media’s visual voice and aesthetic stay consistent and elevated across every deliverable Team and Cross-Functional Collaboration Act as an advocate for motion designers across every project, ensuring design has been vetted and considered well before deliveryContribute hands-on where needed, and route the right work to the right people based on individual expertise within our bench of freelance artistsCollaborate closely with internal partners, as well as external stakeholders such as clients, vendors, and outside resources On a Project Level Show up as a key creative stakeholder — active in brainstorms, kick-offs, and status meetingsOwn motion timelines across projects: set internal milestones, track progress, flag risks early, and to ensure deadlines are metProduce work end-to-end on select campaigns, while simultaneously overseeing other projects, collaborating closely with freelance artists on execution by giving clear, timely, actionable feedback at every review stage Review the work of freelancers and provide clear, actionable notes, ensuring creative integrity is maintained through every state of developmentPartner with writers, producers, and video editors to keep story and visual direction alignedAttend video shoots when VFX are involved, when appropriateAct as the link between outside motion designers, video editors, creative directors and art to coordinate asset handoffs, file sharing and delivering feedback Who You Are 8+ years of relevant industry experience in motion design, with leadership experience guiding teams or freelancersFluent in Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator and FigmaA student of the craft, you follow motion design culture closely and have strong opinions on where the industry is headed and how it can be applied to the Branded Content business at Vox MediaA strong storyteller who can move between hands-on execution and creative leadershipA visual thinker with a deeply developed aesthetic and high visual tasteA collaborative approach to leadership — you build bridges across client services, art, production, and post teamsA background in graphic design is a plus, alongside an understanding of typography, composition, color, and visual hierarchy WHERE YOU’LL WORK This role is based in our New York City office. You’ll work a hybrid schedule: in-office most days, with some flex days from home. PAY TRANSPARENCY The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay for this position at the time of this posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. Pay Range $110,000 - $125,000 USD OUR DEI COMMITMENT Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products and services come from people with all manner of backgrounds and experiences. We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work and sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights and best practices. Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our recruiting team (recruitment@voxmedia.com). What Comes Next Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @voxmedia.com email addresses, never via text message. 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