Senior Motion Designer (Project-Based)

Description CG Creative Studios is a creative communications and production agency specializing in corporate events, brand experiences, motion, video, and creative content. We're looking for an experienced Senior Motion Designer to support project-based client work across live events, web, digital and video content. This is a hands-on senior design role for a motion generalist who can contribute from concept through final animation. You'll develop style frames, storyboards and motion systems, animate complex ideas in 2D and 3D, and collaborate closely with the team to keep the work creatively strong, on brand and on schedule. What You'll Own Create high-end motion graphics for live events, web, video and digital applicationsDevelop concepts, look and style frames, storyboards and thumbnails that establish visual direction, sequence and timingDesign and animate 2D and 3D content ranging from hero creative to supporting graphicsBuild flexible motion systems and editor toolkits including lower thirds, logo animations, transitions and related elementsOwn assigned projects from concept through final delivery while managing multiple priorities and deadlinesPresent creative ideas and work in progress to internal teams and clientsCollaborate closely with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Producers and editors throughout the creative processWork within approved project schedules and budgets and communicate risks or needs earlyExplore and apply current creative technologies and AI-assisted workflows where they improve the work The Right Fit You are a senior motion designer who can take ownership without working as an island. You are equally comfortable shaping visual direction with a Creative Director or Art Director, developing style frames and motion systems, and getting deep into execution. You bring strong design judgment, communicate clearly about your work and influences, and can shift between high-profile creative and smaller supporting graphics without losing craft or momentum Requirements What We're Looking For 10+ years of relevant motion design or animation experience in an agency, production, broadcast, events or similarly fast-paced creative environmentAdvanced After Effects skills and strong proficiency across Adobe Creative SuiteExperience working with Cinema 4D and 3D motion workflowsProficiency with Figma and Figma-based design workflowsStrong design sensibility with the ability to translate concepts into clear, polished visual systemsAbility to animate complex ideas using current 2D and 3D techniques and softwareExperience with generative AI and emerging creative tools such as Runway, Firefly, Midjourney, ComfyUI or similarExcellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to present and discuss your work with clients and creative teamsDemonstrated ability to independently own complex projects while collaborating closely with creative leadership and production teams Preferred Experience / Skills Experience creating motion for live events, broadcast packages, digital signage, product demos, trailers, animated shorts or editor toolkitsAdvanced Cinema 4D experienceClient-facing experience presenting creative concepts and work in progressBasic experience with PowerPoint and Keynote Please submit your resume along with relevant work samples, a portfolio, website, or project examples of work you have produced.