Sr. Motion Designer (UI), Contract

WHY DEPT®?

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Senior Motion Designer works with a small team to bring a story to life through 2D motion design and editing. You bring ideas, storyboards, and style frames at the beginning of the project, and then turn those deliverables into a beautiful end product. You understand designing for the web and have the skills to create and replicate accurate UI animations based on reference animations. You are design-focused, detail-oriented, excellent at collaborating and multitasking, and eager to be part of a team that makes things come to life. 

This special someone will regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment and will be responsible for animating and editing videos through motion design. You possess a strong desire to challenge yourself, and love solving hard problems. You are dependable and have a track record of happy clients. You thrive with feedback and aspire to make the best work you possibly can.

• Create Motion Design assets for a major technology company
• Create style frames, proof of concepts, and more importantly great ideas
• Concept and iterate on different ways to bring the story to life
• Work with the team and client to build, refine, and deliver world-class animation
• Deliver assets based on the specifications in the brief
• Talk through your approach and work on client reviews
  
  

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in motion design
• In-depth experience and understanding of the motion design and UI animation 
• A high level of mastery of Adobe After Effects
• An open and curious mind in all areas of creativity, design, and animation
• Positive even in the most challenging of situations.
• Excellent organizational skills and a very high level of attention to detail.
• Possesses a high level of problem-solving ability in order to develop the solutions needed to address clients' needs.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it.

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU: 

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step. 

DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. 

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work.  Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place. 

DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. 

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. 

We also encourage you  to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

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