Senior Motion Designer

About Entropico

Entropico is a global creative company that moves effortlessly between advertising and entertainment. We use bold ideas, strong storytelling and innovative technology to connect audiences and brands to culture. Entropico’s foundation is our positive and collaborative culture and our passion for pushing the boundaries of how brands tell stories. Innovation and agility are key to our success.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Motion Designer to join our Los Angeles studio. This is a role for a visionary practitioner who combines high-end technical craft with the ability to lead projects from inception to delivery. Our Motion Designers fuse cutting-edge technologies and innovative design approaches, solving complex creative problems for our clients.

As a Senior Motion Designer, you will be a key creative driver within our studio. You will own the motion strategy for complex projects, solve high-level creative problems, and ensure that our output remains at the absolute cutting edge of the industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualisation and execution of high-end motion graphics and animations across digital, social, and experiential platforms.
• Drive key art and design concepts from scratch, spearheading the creation of style frames, references, and motion prototypes to powerfully communicate ideas.
• Collaborate with and guide the global motion design team in conceptualising and developing creative concepts for studio projects.
• Partner seamlessly with cross-functional teams-including graphic designers, editors, sound designers, account directors, and production-to ensure motion is strategically integrated into the broader project narrative.
• Drive the development of creative responses and motion-design rationale for client pitch decks.
• Act as a key quality guardian for the department, ensuring the motion design output meets Entropico’s high standards for movement, pacing, and brand consistency before delivery.
• Establish best practices for large-scale After Effects projects, navigating complex file structures efficiently and setting up workflows that benefit the wider project team.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders to present, articulate, and justify strategic ideation and design concepts.
• Provide craft-based mentorship to junior talent and expert design direction to freelance designers, elevating their work and sharing knowledge.
• Stay updated with and proactively explore the latest tools, plugins, techniques, and trends in motion design to continuously elevate our studio's output.
• Commit to ongoing learning and professional development, embracing the opportunity to grow your skills in AI tools and supplementary programs like Cinema 4D, Figma and Cavalry.

Experience & Skills

ESSENTIAL:

• 6+ years of experience in motion designing a wide range of projects, from shorter, social media-based assets, to longer scripted pieces, commercial projects and/or documentaries
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Advanced design & composition skills
• Excellent understanding of motion, movement and pacing
• Excellent attention to detail and time management
• Exceptional ability to articulate creative decisions to non-designers and clients.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively, both individually and as part of the team
• Strong creative problem-solving skills to address technical challenges & find innovative solutions during the design & animation process
• Experience working in collaborative environments, working within a team of designers or collaborating with other departments in larger projects.
• Prove ability to lead projects independently, manage multiple workstreams, and stay calm under tight production deadlines.

DESIRED:

• Experience working with Figma and/or Cinema 4D

At Entropico we -

• Thrive autonomously and in team scenarios.
• Work collaboratively with the other teams to ensure the output of work is always of the highest quality possible.
• Add value to all productions & processes & contribute to the business's overall success.
• Most importantly, act within the best interests of Entropico.

Entropico is intentional about hiring talent from all backgrounds. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workspace where everyone knows they belong. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, especially those from historically marginalised and oppressed communities.

Why Work With Us?

At Entropico, our mission is to make great work in a great workplace. We believe strongly in supporting the whole person, not just the employee, starting with the benefits below:

• You’ll have the opportunity to work on our exciting upcoming projects. Here’s a taste of what we do: https://entropico.com.au/
• You’ll be joining a team of people who are supportive, talented and genuine. You’ll join a team who’ll consistently inspire you.
• We offer a range of highly competitive benefits, including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, 401K Matching up to 6%, paid sick leave and Unlimited PTO.
• To support wellbeing, we offer a highly subsidized wellness package with ClassPass, a behavioural health and family support program, Cell Phone and WFH stipends and a Paid Parental Leave program for growing families.
• We support your growth through co-funded learning and growth opportunities.

The expected base salary range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000 per year. Final actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's relevant experience, skills, education and geographic location.