Senior Designer, Brand & Motion

Connecticut, United States;
Florida, United States;
Georgia, United States;
Kansas, United States;
Michigan, United States;
New Hampshire, United States;
North Carolina, United States;
Ohio, United States;
Oregon, United States;
Pennsylvania, United States;
Rhode Island, United States;
South Carolina, United States;
Tennessee, United States;
Texas, United States;
Utah, United States;
Virginia, United States

Highwire’s creative team sits within the agency’s digital practice. We lead the creative strategy, design and execution of powerful, valuable, and impactful ideas that drive business impact for our clients. We weave insights into ideas, make ideas real, and combine creativity with strategic storytelling so our clients stand out from competitors. We believe the biggest ideas don’t have to be the most complex and in the importance of matching creative delivery with strategic motivation.

As a Senior Designer, Brand & Motion
, you'll work closely with the Creative team to drive the development of motion graphics, video, and animated content across high-volume, fast-turnaround campaigns, while staying grounded in brand systems and standards. This includes motion design for social content, digital campaigns, event experiences, and branded video, as well as supporting static design work, such as decks, presentations, and digital mockups, when needed.

You'll work seamlessly with our creative strategy leads, creative director, digital strategists, project managers, and digital designers to create awe-inspiring ideas, campaigns, and assets.

You’ll work inside a dedicated, close-knit team built for high-volume production. You’ll build deep expertise in motion and video at scale, with a steady, significant volume of work to sharpen your craft against. You’ll be part of a growing investment in Creative in a motion and video capacity at Highwire, joining at a point where innovation is central to how the agency delivers for clients.

• Brand Motion Craft & Technical Fluency
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  Your portfolio demonstrates strong command of motion graphics, video editing, and animation, with an understanding of pacing, timing, and visual storytelling. You can push creative boundaries while staying within brand parameters, even under high-volume production timelines. You have expert proficiency in After Effects and Premiere, alongside strong working knowledge of Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), as well as Keynote and Powerpoint/Google Slides for supporting static work.
• Professionalism & Project Management
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  You have a buttoned-up approach to project management, with the ability to juggle multiple projects at once, both when collaborating as part of a team and when managing independently. You have exquisite attention to detail.
• Communication & Problem-Solving
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  You are an excellent writer and communicator, with the ability to self-motivate, pivot as needed, and voice frictions and roadblocks as they arise. You possess a solution-oriented attitude.

• Conceptualize, design, and execute motion graphics, animated content, and video assets across high-volume campaigns, maintaining brand consistency and craft quality under fast-turnaround timelines.
• Conceptualize and develop design solutions, including supporting static and digital design work, that adhere to client brand standards and meet business goals across mediums such as presentations, landing pages, and digital collateral.
• Present design work to both Highwire account teams and external clients. Must be able to both a.) communicate effectively with other creatives and b.) explain the rationale for decisions in language appropriate for a non-designer audience.
• Collect and implement feedback within designated review cycles. Know how to navigate client feedback effectively, even when uninformed.
• Provide design support for Highwire marketing and new business initiatives, including pitch decks, marketing collateral, and agency website updates.
• Brainstorm creative concepts, independently and with account teams.
• Ensure motion and video deliverables remain consistent with client brand systems and…