Motion Designer

Motion Designer

We are seeking a talented and creative Motion Designer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for visual storytelling, a keen eye for design, and the ability to bring ideas to life through animation and motion graphics.

This role offers the opportunity to collaborate deeply with Terra's international team members, while working closely with U.S.-based clients to deliver exceptional results. As a Motion Designer, you will play a crucial role in creating engaging content that enhances our brand and captivates our audience.

This role will be supporting one of Terra's largest and most strategic client partnerships. Healthcare experience is a plus.

Who You Are

• Proficient with motion design tools such as Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, and Adobe Premiere Pro.
• 5+ years of experience as a Motion Designer, or similar role, with a portfolio showcasing your creative work.
• Strong understanding of motion graphics, animation, and visual storytelling principles, with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Knowledge of typography, color theory, and graphic design fundamentals.
• A true team player who thrives in collaborative environments and can effectively communicate ideas and concepts.
• Proficient in creating animations optimized for various platforms, including social media, websites, and video.
• Skilled at time management and capable of juggling multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.
• Eager to stay up to date with trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in motion design and animation.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and overcome creative or technical challenges.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present ideas in internal and client-facing settings.
• You are in the Pacific Time Zone and can be available from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PT.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with creative leadership, designers, and project managers to understand project goals and translate concepts into compelling motion graphics and animations.
• Design and produce engaging motion graphics for a variety of mediums, including social media, websites, sizzle reels, presentations, and video projects.
• Create storyboards, style frames, and animatics to visualize and validate creative concepts.
• Work within existing brand guidelines to ensure consistency and cohesion across all visual outputs.
• Edit video content, integrating motion graphics and animations to elevate visual storytelling.
• Develop and manage a library of motion design assets, templates, and resources to streamline future projects.
• Stay current on motion design trends, tools, and techniques, and bring fresh ideas to the team.
• Manage your schedule and proactively communicate with project managers to ensure deadlines are met while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Participate in team brainstorms and contribute innovative ideas to elevate creative output.
• Work as a dedicated team member supporting one of Terra's largest and most strategic client partnerships.

Perks & Benefits

• In addition to 11 observed holidays, salaried team members have unlimited paid time off, with an additional 4 mental wellness days per year
• 100% company funded health insurance, with dental and vision options
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) plan to help save for your future
• Permanent remote work option
• Summer Fridays (office closes at 3:00 PM) and Fall/Winter/Spring Fridays (office closes at 5:00 PM)
• Monthly wellness stipend and quarterly employee appreciation gift
• One-time reimbursement for work from home equipment
• Monthly team bonding sessions
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• The opportunity to join a dynamic, close-knit team that loves going to work with and for each other every day

$75,000 - $100,000 a year

About Terra

Terra is a digital marketing and creative agency built by an integrated and international team of content creators, strategists, designers, and developers. We help organizations reimagine and deliver their most ambitious digital projects and initiatives by acting as an extension of our clients' teams and delivering exceptional online experiences, content, and marketing strategies.

Our team is innovative, tech-forward, and creative by nature. We are dedicated to pushing boundaries and staying ahead of the curve in today's ever-evolving digital landscape. We believe in the power of collaboration and foster a work environment that encourages creativity and growth. And with a strong focus on work-life balance, we prioritize the well-being and career development of our team members. Finally, we are committed to promoting from within and offering meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

Terra is also an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote team members regardless of their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status (as required by applicable law).

Our top goal as an employer is to bring together a diverse mix of talented people who are excited to join our company, stay with Terra for a long time, and do their best work while they're here. We take pride in the quality of the services and work we provide to our clients, and we know none of it is possible without the hard work and commitment of our passionate and creative employees.