Motion Designer (social first)

Aquent Studios is proud to partner with a leading international technology client, a true pioneer at the forefront of innovation. This organization is revolutionizing how the world experiences technology, consistently pushing the boundaries of what's possible, and creating groundbreaking products and solutions that shape our future. As a pivotal member of their dynamic team, you will have the unique opportunity to directly influence how these cutting-edge innovations connect with global audiences, crafting visually stunning, social-first content that captures attention, drives engagement, and leaves a lasting impact across various platforms.

About the Opportunity

Step into a dynamic role where your creative vision will bring captivating, social-first content to life across a diverse portfolio of brands. This isn't just about design; it's about blending exceptional motion craft with a deep understanding of social media performance to captivate millions globally. You will be the force translating bold concepts, creative briefs, and brand systems into mesmerizing, platform-native motion content, expertly designed to stop the scroll in today's fast-paced, creator-driven digital landscape. Working hand-in-hand with the social team, your contributions will produce culturally relevant experiences that significantly drive engagement, participation, and brand impact, shaping conversations around groundbreaking technology.

Your Impactful Contributions

• Design and animate compelling social-first content for a diverse portfolio of brands, including short-form video, animated graphics, looping assets, and key campaign moments.
• Adapt creative concepts across various platforms and formats, ensuring each piece feels native to its channel while meticulously maintaining consistent brand guidelines.
• Translate distinct brand identities, typography, color palettes, and visual systems into dynamic motion, actively contributing to the evolution of the brand's unique motion language.
• Develop reusable motion templates and scalable systems to significantly enhance efficiency and consistency for the social team's content creation workflows.
• Collaborate closely with Creative Directors, designers, copywriters, editors, and the Social, Brand, and Production teams from initial concept generation through to final delivery.
• Integrate sound, music, captions, and subtitles thoughtfully to optimize content for compelling sound-off viewing experiences across all digital platforms.
• Stay ahead of the curve by continuously monitoring new platform features, creator-driven formats, and emerging cultural trends, consistently bringing innovative ideas and insights to the team.
• Iterate quickly and effectively on designs and animations based on feedback received during review rounds, ensuring agile project delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Qualifications

• 4-6+ years of professional motion design experience gained in agency, in-house, or studio environments, with a strong emphasis on social-first or digital content creation.
• A compelling portfolio that clearly showcases strong craft, impeccable timing, and engaging storytelling in short-form formats and platform-native work.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, complemented by a working knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong command of core animation principles, the effective use of typography in motion, sophisticated composition, and dynamic pacing.
• Fluency in social media platforms, a deep understanding of creator content, and a keen awareness of evolving social trends.
• Skilled at working effectively within established brand guidelines across multiple brands and business priorities, while consistently contributing fresh and creative ideas.
• A highly collaborative, adaptable, and energized professional who thrives on solving new creative challenges in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 3D tools such as Cinema 4D or Blender.
• Proficiency with Figma, Lottie, or experience with template-based motion workflows.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted video tools.
• Prior experience working with technology or consumer electronics brands.