Senior Designer, Brand – Motion

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +23 more states.

📋 Description

• Design motion graphics, animated content, and video assets for high-volume campaigns.

• Create static and digital design solutions for presentations, landing pages, and various digital materials.

• Ensure client brand consistency, quality, and adherence to standards under tight deadlines.

• Showcase design work to Highwire account teams and external clients.

• Articulate design rationale to both creative and non-creative audiences.

• Gather and apply feedback through established review cycles.

• Provide design assistance for marketing and new business initiatives, including pitch decks, collateral, and website updates.

• Generate creative concepts both independently and collaboratively with account teams.

• Act as the steward of Highwire’s visual brand across all visual communications.

• Mentor junior designers, the digital team, and the wider agency alongside the Creative Director.

• Effectively manage time and adjust priorities across client and internal deliverables.

⛳️ Requirements

• Degree in graphic design or visual effects, or equivalent professional experience with a strong sense of branding.

• Over 5 years of professional design experience, with a minimum of 2 years specifically dedicated to motion graphics and video production (agency experience is preferred).

• A strong portfolio that highlights motion graphics and video work at a campaign level, along with a solid grasp of broader design principles and brand systems.

• Advanced knowledge of After Effects and Premiere, along with a robust understanding of Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

• Experience in working with and creating design systems.

• Comprehensive understanding of UX design principles, including expert knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Capability to manage time autonomously, prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, and proactively identify conflicts.

• Comfortable working within a high-volume, fast-paced production environment.

• Awareness of current design, social media, and digital trends.

• Familiarity with AI-powered creative tools is advantageous.

• Must reside in an eligible state at the time of hiring.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary with merit-based growth opportunities.

• Flexible hybrid work model customized to fit your schedule and lifestyle.

• Generous vacation policy, including extended breaks during summer and winter.

• Early log-off on Fridays through our Empower Hours program.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching.

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with FSA options.

• Paid parental leave benefits.

• Commuter benefits.

• Annual Growth Mindset stipend for books, events, or learning opportunities.

• Monthly technology reimbursement.

• Wellness benefit program focused on mental and physical health.

• 501c3 donation matching program.

• Mentorship and ongoing professional development opportunities.

• Monthly recognition and team celebration events.

• Bonuses for employee referrals and new business referrals.

• Quarterly Highwire events and team gatherings.

• Dog-friendly office environment.

• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace that encourages your growth and allows you to perform at your best.