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Warner Bros. Discovery · 20 hours ago

Senior Motion Designer

Culver City, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$84K/yr - $156K/yr

5+ years exp

Warner Bros. Discovery is a leading entertainment company known for its iconic content and beloved brands. They are seeking a dynamic Senior Motion Designer to create and produce creative motion graphics that support HBO campaigns, collaborating with other designers and stakeholders throughout the creative process.

AdvertisingBroadcastingDigital EntertainmentDigital MediaFilm ProductionMedia and EntertainmentNewsPublishing

Responsibilities

Drive the design process, taking ideas from concept through final production

Work in 2D and 3D to create style frames, style guides, and motion design packages for trailers, social media posts, animated key art, infographics, etc

Collaborate with the Senior Art Director and incorporate feedback into design and animation work

Execute multiple projects, and optimize, organize, and prepare design files for final publishing

Generate original motion design concepts that align with and elevate the campaign’s creative direction

Help mentor more junior teammates, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment

Research and stay up to date on industry trends and techniques. Adopt generative AI tools such as Runway and Adobe Firefly to enhance concept development, ideation, and motion design workflows, and integrate AI-assisted elements into creative storytelling and production pipelines

Qualification

After EffectsCinema 4DMotion designGenerative AI toolsGraphic designConceptual thinkingCollaborationAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

At least 5–7 years' design and animation experience required

Knowledge of After Effects, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D, as well as generative AI tools (Runway, Adobe Firefly)

Strong command of typography, color balance, scale, vector illustration, and photo retouching, with attention to fundamental design standards (centering, kerning, leading, rags, etc.)

Highly developed sense for pacing, velocity curves, camera work as applied to motion design

Strong conceptual thinking

Up to date on social media trends, with a passion for direct-to-consumer (DTC) content, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat

Ability to work independently and collaboratively, delivering against tight deadlines while meeting high-quality standards and expectations in a fast-paced environment

Self-motivated, with a positive “can-do” attitude, openness to constructive feedback, and strong communication and follow-up skills

Impeccable organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail

Occasional night and weekend work may be necessary, but not routinely required