Principal, Motion Design; Hybrid​/Remote

Position: Principal, Motion Design (Hybrid/Remote)
Overview

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

About DEPT

DEPT® is a B‑Corp‑certified Growth Invention company. Our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Coach, eBay, and OpenAI. Our culture runs on the values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh
* t done.

The Role

Principal, Motion Design—an artist‑leader who shepherds motion across branding, product, and marketing. You’ll translate creative vision into high‑impact animation, ensuring brand integrity and measurable business value.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and produce high‑quality motion graphics, UI motion, and visual effects for video and digital content.

• Develop storyboards, style frames, and mood boards to communicate visual ideas.

• Maintain on‑brand consistency, meeting project objectives and technical specifications.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand goals and deliver creative solutions.

• Participate in brainstorming to elevate overall production quality.

• Manage multiple projects, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while upholding quality.

• Keep organized systems for project files, assets, and templates.

• Stay current with industry trends, software, and tools to improve motion design quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Motion Designer, Animator, or similar role.

• Strong, diverse portfolio showcasing outstanding motion design, animation skills, and design principles.

• Expert knowledge of Figma and Adobe After Effects;
Adobe Premiere a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Animation, Film, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Ability to commute to San Francisco office 2–3 times a week or to Los Angeles office every 6 weeks.

Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage

• PTO and Paid Company Holidays

EEO Statement

DEPT® is an equal‑opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is best when people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of identity, background, or disability. DEPT® participates in E‑Verify.

Location & Salary

Remote work is available; you must be located within 50 miles of San Diego, CA, Los Angeles, CA, or San Francisco, CA to be considered. Salary ranges:

• Los Angeles, CA: $95,100 – $120,000 USD

• San Francisco, CA: $104,900 – $130,000 USD

Remote

This role is remote. You must be located within 50 miles of the designated city to be considered.

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