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1000heads

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United States, Los Angeles ▼
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Category:
IT - Software Development

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Salary:

120000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We’re looking for an Associate Motion Director with a strong foundation in motion design and a keen eye for crafting clean, branded content across digital and social platforms. You’ll help shape the creative direction of motion projects, balancing hands-on design skills with the ability to guide and mentor motion design talent. While animation expertise is a big plus, a deep understanding of animation principles and how to apply them in fast-moving, social-first contexts is essential. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of creativity and execution, elevating ideas into polished, effective, and culturally relevant visual storytelling. As Associate Motion Director, you’ll play a key role in shaping how brands show up across digital and social channels. You’ll get to combine hands-on design with creative leadership, guiding a team of talented designers while producing work that is culturally relevant and visually exceptional.

Job Responsibility:

Set the vision and standards for motion design at 1000Heads
Apply motion and animation principles to social-first campaigns, short-form video, and branded content
Partner with creative and design leads to bring ideas to life through storyboarding, motion tests, and final execution
Mentor and nurture junior and mid-level motion designers, helping them grow in craft and confidence
Maintain a consistent design language across motion assets, keeping content polished, professional, and aligned with brand standards
Stay plugged into social and digital culture—adapting styles and techniques that resonate with audiences in real time
Occasionally contribute hands-on design and animation to set the creative bar and push the work forward
Build a network of motion freelancers and partners to ensure delivery during peaks

Requirements:

6+ years of professional experience in motion design or animation, ideally with a focus on social-first and branded content
Strong portfolio showcasing motion design, animation understanding, typography, and visual storytelling
Experience leveraging AI tools in the motion design practice
Proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Adobe Creative Suite
experience with Premiere and 3D tools (Cinema 4D, Blender) a plus
Demonstrated ability to create clean, branded visuals that adapt to multiple digital platforms
Experience mentoring and providing constructive feedback to design talent
Strong collaboration and communication skills
comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Passion for creativity, culture, and using motion design to elevate brand storytelling

Nice to have:

Experience with Premiere and 3D tools (Cinema 4D, Blender)

What we offer:

Medical, dental, vision, and more
Generous time off package, including the last week of the year
401k & Roth retirement investment options with employer match after one year
Gym and professional development stipends
Culture Club with monthly activities like sports, games and happy hours
DEI Council and Employee Resource Groups
Commute and parking benefits
Wellness program that focuses on mental, physical and financial employee wellness

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 01, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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