[Hiring] Motion Graphics Designer @Tandem Theory

Role Description

This experienced candidate will play an essential role in the conception, design, and animation of compelling, on-brand motion graphics campaigns, as well as support for static and print deliverables across multiple channels. This isn’t just a basic After Effects position – we’re looking for someone who lives and breathes motion, who loves learning and sharing new tricks, who gets excited about cool plugins and particle generators, who even likes messing around in C4D, and who loves bringing big ideas to life with craft and creativity. This person will bring exceptional creative thought, design craft, and animation output, developing and delivering projects from brief to final file. They will approach every project with fresh eyes, connect with the team as a fellow creative, and create and inspire work that is distinctive, effective, and truly remarkable.

What you will do:

• Concept, design, and animate promotional and brand videos, primarily short-form motion graphics (:15 and :30 spots) for broadcast, OLV, social, and digital placements.
• Develop conceptual storyboards and bring them to life with compelling animation.
• Design and build static campaign assets, including digital banners, emails, landing pages, print, and presentations as needed.
• Create on-strategy designs for campaigns across multiple channels, maintaining brand consistency and elevating creative wherever possible.
• Balance form and function, with a solid understanding of executing projects through both design and motion phases.
• Confidently present ideas and work to internal teams and clients.
• Collaborate with Copywriters, Creative Directors, and fellow designers to craft solutions that clearly meet briefs and exceed expectations.
• Stay current on design, motion, and illustration trends, especially within social and digital video.
• Build print-ready mechanicals for traditional deliverables as needed.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Portfolio of work required.
• 3+ years of design and motion graphics experience, preferably agency-side.
• Strong conceptual thinking and the ability to ideate from scratch, with illustration skills that enhance your design and motion work.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, After Effects, Cinema 4D, and Premiere.
• Working knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, and Audition; understanding of Figma is also a plus.
• Ability to work with light audio editing for projects as needed.
• Active knowledge, curiosity, and interest in working with AI tools.
• Strong knowledge of both digital and print design fundamentals.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, dynamic work environment.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and presentation skills.
• A humble, hard-working, and patient work ethic, capable of handling critiques while providing individual solutions.
• Strong and assertive verbal and written communication skills.
• A love for solving problems proactively, resourcefully, and creatively.
• Innate balance of both detail-oriented and big picture thinking.
• Ability to thrive and prioritize in a very fast-paced, dynamic, deadline-driven work environment.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in Google Suite (Slides, Docs, Sheets, etc.).

Benefits

• 85% employer paid medical.
• Eligibility to participate in vision and dental insurance.
• Company paid STD, LTD coverage.
• Flat amount company paid toward Basic Life and AD&D.
• Generous 401(k) retirement contribution plan eligible after 90-days of employment.

Working Conditions

We operate as a work, not live, from anywhere model and utilize the office space as a co-working space as needed. That said, whether in the office or at a remote location, we try to operate in the traditional office norm model. You will be working with a computer, telephone, copier, or other office equipment as necessary for long stretches of time. There may be some occasional long, irregular hours. You are expected to communicate effectively (verbal and written), and maintain professionalism under stress. Occasionally you will need to bend, pull, push and/or reach to access job-related materials. You will also be expected to work with frequent interruptions such as Slack messages, emails, phone calls, drive-by visits to your desk, whether that is from a co-worker at the office or your dog barking while working remotely. All our calls are held on video, as it is important to see facial expressions and reactions to work in a collaborative environment.

Eligibility

All new employees must provide documented proof of their identity and employment authorization and pass a background screening process. No work Visa sponsorships available at this time. We are currently not considering applicants who reside in the State of California.