Motion Designer (social first)

Aquent Studios is proud to partner with a leading international technology pioneer that is consistently pushing the boundaries of what's possible and shaping the future of global connectivity. In this dynamic and highly collaborative role, you will have the unique opportunity to directly influence how these cutting-edge innovations connect with global audiences by crafting visually stunning, social-first motion content that captures attention, drives engagement, and leaves a lasting impact across various digital platforms.

The Opportunity

Step into a creative powerhouse where your motion design expertise will bring captivating, social-first content to life across a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. This role is about blending exceptional motion craft with a deep understanding of social media performance to stop the scroll and captivate millions globally. Working hand-in-hand with a talented social team, you will translate bold concepts, creative briefs, and brand systems into mesmerizing, platform-native motion content that shapes conversations around groundbreaking technology.

What You'll Do

• Design and animate compelling social-first content, 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 content creation workflows.
• Collaborate closely with Creative Directors, designers, copywriters, editors, and cross-functional 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 to bring innovative ideas 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.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• 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.