Senior Motion Designer

Hook is a Creative Production Agency. With a collaborative, maker-centric team, and an emphasis on production-led design, we develop creative campaigns, short-form content, and websites for well-known brands.

Our mission is to integrate creative and production to help grow brands faster. But we believe what’s most important are the people who work with us and the experience they have along the way. We want clients to think of us as the best agency they’ve ever worked with, and we want everyone at Hook to feel like this is the best job they’ve had yet.

And so, Hook is organized around the idea that small, diverse and autonomous teams create better work—and a better work experience. At around 20 people each, our pod-like teams are built with a mix of designers, writers, producers, animators, and technologists. Individuals at all levels and from all backgrounds are empowered to connect with the client and make the creative challenge their own.

WHAT’S A SENIOR MOTION DESIGNER AT HOOK?

Senior Motion Designers are passionate animators who bring visuals and narratives to life through their expert knowledge of animation principles, their proficiency with motion design and video editing tools, and their ability to lead complex projects. They utilize their understanding of the craft and inquisitive nature to elevate the motion work done at Hook, while always learning and growing their skills.

Senior Motion Designers work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, consisting of visual designers, producers, and creatives. They use their motion expertise to help the team solve creative and technical challenges. On small projects, they may be the sole motion designer, while on larger projects, they might provide guidance and oversight to additional animators.

Within the Motion Department, Senior Motion Designers are looked to as role models and standard-bearers for work quality and professionalism. They actively participate in training and mentoring more junior designers and seek to build and uphold our growth-oriented culture.

As this team and client are based on the West Coast, this person must be able to be available to work PST hours.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Collaborate with the Design and Creative teams to ensure motion projects exceed client expectations, demonstrating the ability to provide an informed perspective on how motion design can solve a brand’s strategic challenges.
• Delegate tasks and help to oversee other motion designers on complex projects.
• Leverage knowledge of animation, editing, and post-production tools to consistently produce top-quality work.
• Demonstrate an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Respond to client and creative feedback with thoughtful solutions that solve the underlying creative challenges.
• Become proficient in the tools and workflows Hook uses daily.
• Communicate clearly and frequently with teammates to maintain project cohesion.
• Seek out opportunities to enrich our existing culture within the department and organization.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• A thorough understanding of the 12 Principles of Animation.
• The proven ability to lead small teams of animators on complex projects.
• Expert proficiency in After Effects and Premiere.
• Working knowledge of Cinema 4D and 3D workflows, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma.
• Deep knowledge of various video & audio formats and when to use them.
• A thorough understanding of project management and motion production workflows.
• A strong motion reel or portfolio that demonstrates your abilities as an animator and video editor.
• An outlook that embraces challenges and new methods of thinking.

WHAT ELSE

Qualified applicants will include a resume and a link to a portfolio that lets us learn a little more about you.

We are a remote-first organization with a “work from wherever (within the US)” approach. This is a full-time position with our Los Angeles team. Potential applicants would be expected to align with Pacific time zone working hours. Offices are located in Ann Arbor and Los Angeles if hybrid working is preferred.

We're a collaborative group of people who love the internet and want to create phenomenal work. Company benefits include health, dental, matching 401k, paid vacation and holidays, and more.

At Hook, we value what makes everyone different; we look for the best talent no matter the background. We know that great work requires diverse perspectives, which is why we strive to create a place of belonging where everyone can express who they are. Come join us!

Hook believes in compensation transparency and equity. We’ve designed a 10-level advancement framework that’s applied consistently across disciplines and departments and aligns to location-based salary ranges. This role is leveled as an L6. During the interview process, we’ll review your location, skills, experience, and other relevant factors to determine where you fall within our leveling framework and corresponding salary ranges.

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