Motion Design Lead

Contract# Motion Design LeadVox Media · New York, NY · HybridPay$110K–$125K / yrLengthinitial six-month term, with the possibility of extension based on performance aApply on company siteAbout the roleVox Media seeks a Motion Design Lead to conceptualize and execute motion designs across platforms for branded content at New York Magazine and Vox. This player-coach role combines highly-skilled motion design execution with experienced leadership. The candidate will partner with art and creative directors, provide leadership to freelance motion designers, own motion design best practices, and maintain brand guidelines. Responsibilities include designing and executing motion for advertising clients and internal projects, managing timelines, reviewing freelancer work, and collaborating with writers, producers, and video editors.What you'll do* •Partner with art and creative directors to evolve motion design vision across Vox's Explainer Studio and properties* •Design and execute motion for advertising clients and internal projects from concept through delivery* •Provide leadership and creative direction to freelance motion designers, cultivators, and 3D artists* •Own team motion design and animation best practices, establishing standards, workflows, and techniques* •Develop and maintain brand guidelines for motion and animation ensuring consistency across deliverables* •Own motion timelines across projects, set milestones, track progress, and ensure deadlines are metWhat they're looking for* •8+ years of relevant industry experience in motion design with leadership experience guiding teams or freelancers* •Fluent in Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator and Figma* •Strong storyteller able to move between hands-on execution and creative leadership* •Visual thinker with deeply developed aesthetic and high visual taste* •Collaborative approach to leadership across client services, art, production, and post teams* •Portfolio or reel link required #J-18808-Ljbffr Marquee