Senior Motion Designer

Entropico is a global creative company that moves effortlessly between advertising and entertainment. We use bold ideas, strong storytelling and innovative technology to connect audiences and brands to culture. Entropico’s foundation is our positive and collaborative culture and our passion for pushing the boundaries of how brands tell stories. Innovation and agility are key to our success.

We are seeking a Senior Motion Designer to join our Los Angeles studio. This is a role for a visionary practitioner who combines high-end technical craft with the ability to lead projects from inception to delivery. Our Motion Designers fuse cutting-edge technologies and innovative design approaches, solving complex creative problems for our clients.

As a Senior Motion Designer, you will be a key creative driver within our studio. You will own the motion strategy for complex projects, solve high-level creative problems, and ensure that our output remains at the absolute cutting edge of the industry.

• Lead the conceptualisation and execution of high-end motion graphics and animations across digital, social, and experiential platforms.
• Drive key art and design concepts from scratch, spearheading the creation of style frames, references, and motion prototypes to powerfully communicate ideas.
• Collaborate with and guide the global motion design team in conceptualising and developing creative concepts for studio projects.
• Partner seamlessly with cross-functional teams—including graphic designers, editors, sound designers, account directors, and production—to ensure motion is strategically integrated into the broader project narrative.
• Drive the development of creative responses and motion-design rationale for client pitch decks.
• Act as a key quality guardian for the department, ensuring the motion design output meets Entropico’s high standards for movement, pacing, and brand consistency before delivery.
• Establish best practices for large-scale After Effects projects, navigating complex file structures efficiently and setting up workflows that benefit the wider project team.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders to present, articulate, and justify strategic ideation and design concepts.
• Provide craft-based mentorship to junior talent and expert design direction to freelance designers, elevating their work and sharing knowledge.
• Stay updated with and proactively explore the latest tools, plugins, techniques, and trends in motion design to continuously elevate our studio's output.
• Commit to ongoing learning and professional development, embracing the opportunity to grow your skills in AI tools and supplementary programs like Cinema 4D, Figma and Cavalry.

ESSENTIAL:

• 6+ years of experience in motion designing a wide range of projects, from shorter, social media-based assets, to longer scripted pieces, commercial projects and/or documentaries
• Advanced design & composition skills
• Excellent understanding of motion, movement and pacing
• Excellent attention to detail and time management
• Exceptional ability to articulate creative decisions to non-designers and clients.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively, both individually and as part of the team
• Strong creative problem-solving skills to address technical challenges & find innovative solutions during the design & animation process
• Experience working in collaborative environments, working within a team of designers or collaborating with other departments in larger projects.
• Prove ability to lead projects independently, manage multiple work streams, and stay calm under tight production deadlines.

DESIRED :

• Experience working with Figma and/or Cinema 4D
• Thrive autonomously and in team scenarios.
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