COMPLETE Consumer Experience Motion Design Lead - Cambridge

Reference No. R2720303

Position Title: Consumer Experience Motion Design Lead

Department: Visual Design

Location: Cambridge, MA

Purpose & Context

Are you passionate about creating captivating and delightful motion design for digital products? Do you have the skills and vision to lead the motion design strategy for our consumer products across multiple platforms and devices? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you as a CX Motion Design Lead.

As a CX Motion Design Lead/Associate Director, you will be the mastermind behind the animations, micro interactions, and experiences that make our products stand out and delight our users. You will be responsible for defining and executing the motion design direction, guidelines, and best practices for our products, ensuring consistency and coherence across all touchpoints. 

In your new role, you will collaborate closely with UX designers, product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality motion solutions that enhance the user experience and brand identity. You will also mentor and coach other motion designers on the team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. 

To be successful, you will need to have a strong portfolio of motion design work for digital products, demonstrating your ability to create engaging and elegant animations and interactions for different platforms and devices. You will also need to have excellent communication and presentation skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment and have a deep understanding of the principles of motion design, user-centered design, and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Providing creative leadership and vision for motion design projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, visually appealing animations and videos.

• Overseeing and managing multiple projects, including client communication, budget tracking, and on-time delivery.

• Leading a team of motion designers, providing guidance, feedback, and mentoring to ensure they produce outstanding work.

• Collaborating with stakeholders and the creative team to develop concepts that align with project objectives and goals.

• Hands-on motion design work, producing animations and videos that meet the highest standards.

• Ensuring that all work meets our quality and brand standards, reviewing and providing feedback on team members' work.

• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and tools in motion design and ensuring that the team utilizes the best techniques and technologies.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with team and stakeholders, understanding their needs, and managing client feedback effectively.

• Responsible for the financial aspects of projects, including cost estimation and budget tracking. 

• Collaborating with the wider creative team, including CX Designers, copywriters, illustrators and video editors, to create cohesive and impactful visual content.

Key Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in motion design, or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in motion design, with a proven track record of leading successful projects.

• Proficiency in industry-standard motion design software and tools.

• A strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of motion design work, including animations, videos, and other relevant projects.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Knowledge of the latest industry trends and a passion for pushing the boundaries of motion design.

• Project management experience and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and budgets.
   

Desired traits

• A strong creative sense and the ability to translate ideas into compelling and effective motion designs.

• Proven experience in leading and mentoring a team of motion designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to understand stakeholder needs and exceed their expectations.

• Proficiency in motion design software and tools such as Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, and more.

• The ability to adapt to changing project requirements, tight deadlines, and evolving industry trends.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to find creative solutions to challenges that may arise during a project.

• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver on time and on budget.

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