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Director, Motion Design (Hybrid)
At a Glance
- Location
- San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; United States
- Work Regime
- hybrid
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Posted
- 2026-03-10T06:58:02-04:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Benefits & Perks
a snapshot of our benefits package: Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverag
Requirements
8+ years of experience in a creative agency, production studio, or high-growth startup.
Proven leadership ability to guide and mentor diverse motion teams (2D, 3D, Editors) from concept to final render.
Strategic vision for translating complex business goals into compelling motion narratives and brand systems.
Ability to navigate complex organizations and build strong relationships with cross-functional partners and stakeholders.
Expertise in motion theory: Timing, pacing, kinetic typography, cinematic storytelling, and traditional graphic design principles.
Mastery of industry-standard tools: After Effects, Cinema 4D (or Blender/Houdini), Premiere Pro, Figma, and the Adobe Creative Suite.
Compensation & Benefits
We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our benefits package:
Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
401k plan, plus matching
PTO
Paid Company Holidays
Parental Leave
Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Motion Design Director to lead and inspire our motion graphics team. This role is responsible for defining and executing the visual and animated identity across all platforms, ensuring consistency, innovation, and brand integrity. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with exceptional design, animation, and storytelling skills, capable of managing a team, overseeing complex projects, and driving the overall quality of our motion output.
As a key member of the Creative Department, you will collaborate closely with craft leadership to ensure the integrity of our world-class work, drive successful client relationships, and contribute to the growth and expansion of the team.
Candidate must have the ability to travel to the client's San Francisco office as needed.
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver world-class digital experiences for global brands.
Mentor and grow design talent, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and constructive critique.