Motion Designer

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Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place!

As a specialized member of Lightspeed’s dynamic in-house creative team, you'll spend your days helping to build a strong and consistent global brand, captivating audiences with compelling visual stories that entertain, educate and energize. As Motion Designer on our global brand team, you’ll support campaign execution and contribute to the successful delivery of a range of internal and external projects on multiple channels. Your work will have a direct impact on positioning Lightspeed as the leading commerce platform for high-performing businesses around the world.

What you’ll be doing:

• Producing engaging, original video content according to specifications for social media, television, advertisements, brand videos, product demos, company reels, events, promotions and more
• Supporting our in-house creative team, from creating animation and motion graphics to selecting audio, correcting color and editing existing footage
• Maximizing the impact of our content by resizing and editing videos for multiple channels and platforms
• Preparing storyboards outlining your projects from concept to completion
• Ensuring brand consistency through motion and maintaining our high-quality standards for output
• Collaborating with content and other key contributors to develop and execute ideas  
• Taking part in brainstorming sessions with the team on a variety of creative opportunities
• Managing and meeting your own project deadlines with input and direction from the project manager

What you need to bring:

• A portfolio demonstrating creativity and quality work
• 2-5 years of relevant experience
• A positive, “yes and” attitude to the creative process
• Advanced proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite
• An eye for good design and a curiosity for the latest trends
• High level of proficiency in English
• Preference will be given to candidates based in Montreal and open to working 3 days per week in office

We know that people are more than what’s on their CV. If you’re unsure that you have the right profile for the role... hit the ‘Apply’ button and give it a try!

Even better if you have, but not necessary

• You love the idea of being part of a global team and an open, inclusive and creative environment
• Live-action video production experience
• Proficiency in related tools, including but not limited to Final Cut, Cinema 4D, Blender, Pro Tools, Ableton, Figma
• Illustration and fine art ability 
• Proficiency in French, German or Dutch

Who you are

• You have a passion for video content and an eye for good design
• You have an interest in emerging technologies and storytelling platforms
• You have high standards for maintaining naming conventions, version control and file organization
• You have strong people skills and thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

What’s in it for you?

Come live the Lightspeed experience...

• Ability to do your job in a truly flexible hybrid environment (3 days/week in office);
• Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs everyday;
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.

… and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry:

• Lightspeed RSU program (we are all owners)
• Unlimited paid time off policy
• Flexible working policy
• Health insurance
• Health and wellness benefits
• Possibility for transit fees to be covered
• Paid leave assistance for new parents
• Linkedin learning
• Volunteer day
  
  

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To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Where to from here?
Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here.

Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.

Who we are:
Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.