Associate Motion Director
Hook LLC.
- Saint Paul, Illinois, United States
- Saint Paul, Illinois, United States
About
Our mission is to integrate creative and production to help grow brands faster. But we believe what’s most important are the people who work with us and the experience they have along the way. We want clients to think of us as the best agency they’ve ever worked with, and we want everyone at Hook to feel like this is the best job they’ve had yet.
Associate Motion Director Associate Motion Directors are experienced leaders who are fluent in the language and practice of motion design. They are hands‑on motion designers who operate alongside creative and design teams to produce industry‑leading advertising content in a variety of animated mediums. While their performance is often directly measured by the quality of the work they produce, they understand that it’s ultimately their ability to coach and develop fellow motion design talent that drives long‑term success.
Daily challenges include overseeing motion‑design executions and leading conceptual motion design challenges for national and global brands and campaigns. With an existing team of motion designers in place, previous experience with team and project leadership within a rapid production environment will be a critical skill. Being an excellent communicator and a joy‑to‑work‑with will also contribute to success in front of marketing clients.
What You’ll Do
Collaborate with Design and Creative to ensure motion projects exceed client expectations, demonstrating how motion design can solve a brand’s strategic challenges.
Leverage knowledge of animation, editing and post‑production tools to consistently produce top‑quality work.
Lead and direct a small team of motion designers in creating motion concepts that solve for client marketing objectives through storyboarding, research, development, motion ideation, and constructive feedback.
Manage multiple projects and motion designers while maintaining a clear vision of priorities to ensure project milestones are met.
Interface with clients and provide insight into how motion design can help solve their project challenges, offering alternative approaches where appropriate.
Seek opportunities to promote skill advancement among motion designers by engaging in and creating department initiatives and discussions.
Explore and experiment with AI technologies to enhance motion design workflows and creative output.
Seek opportunities to enrich our existing culture within the department and organization.
What You’ll Need
7+ years of hands‑on 2D After Effects motion experience.
2+ years of managing teams or leading projects.
Expert understanding of the 12 Principles of Animation.
Strong motion reel or portfolio demonstrating your abilities as an animator.
Expert proficiency in After Effects and Premiere Pro.
Working knowledge of Cinema 4D and Redshift.
Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Figma.
Deep knowledge of various video and audio formats and when to use them.
Thorough understanding of project management and motion production workflows.
Direct experience and enthusiasm for team leadership and mentorship.
Outlook embracing challenges and new methods of thinking.
What Else Qualified applicants will include a resume and a statement of interest that lets us learn a little more about you.
We are a remote‑first organization with a “work from wherever (within the US)” approach. We’re a collaborative group of people who love the internet and want to create phenomenal work.
Company benefits include health, dental, matching 401(k), paid vacation and holidays, and more.
At Hook we value what makes everyone different, and we look for the best talent no matter the background. We know great work requires diverse perspectives, which is why we strive to create a place of belonging where everyone can express who they are.
Hook believes in compensation transparency and equity. We’ve designed a 10‑level advancement framework that’s applied consistently across disciplines and departments and aligns to location‑based salary ranges. This role is leveled as a L7. During the interview process we’ll review your location, skills, experience, and other relevant factors to determine where you fall within our leveling framework and corresponding salary ranges.
As set forth in Hook’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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Languages
- English
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