Senior Motion Designer

About Tekion:

Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.

Job Description

As a Senior Motion Designer, you will take ownership of projects, leading the creative process from visualization to execution and handoff. You'll be responsible for producing engaging motion graphics that communicate our platform's value to dealerships and OEMs. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach to managing projects, ensuring a seamless flow from concept development to final delivery. You’ll collaborate closely with marketing, design, and product teams to craft compelling visuals that support our brand’s message.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of motion design projects, managing them from initial concept and visualization through to execution and final handoff.
• Develop motion design concepts that effectively communicate the features and benefits of our dealership management system.
• Create storyboards, style frames, and motion tests to visualize design ideas and bring them to life.
• Animate graphics, typography, and visual elements in ways that appeal to automotive industry audiences, including dealerships and OEMs.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and creative teams to ensure that visual content aligns with overall messaging and campaign goals.
• Lead motion design projects, managing timelines, providing creative direction, and addressing any challenges to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Stay updated on the latest trends in motion design, software, to push the creative boundaries and keep content relevant.
• Mentor junior designers, offering guidance and feedback to elevate the team’s overall capabilities.

Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in motion design
• Proven ability to take ownership of projects, from concept to completion, and deliver quality work within deadlines.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop) and other relevant software like Cinema 4D, Blender, or similar 3D tools.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, visual storytelling, and typography.
• A portfolio showcasing diverse motion design work, including 2D/3D animation, kinetic typography, and multimedia projects.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of visual effects and compositing.
• Familiarity with real-time engines like Unreal or Unity.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive compensation and generous stock options 
• 100% employer-paid top-of-the-line medical, dental and vision coverage
• Great benefits including unlimited PTO, parental leave and free snacks and beverages
• The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds from Silicon Valley’s most dominant and successful companies. 
• Be part of an early stage, hyper-growth start-up with the opportunity to grow and prosper  
• Work on the latest and coolest technologies – everything is home-grown and built ground-up 
• A dynamic work environment with a strong sense of community and collaboration 
• The open and transparent culture that encourages innovation, rewards performance and discourages hierarchy 
• Exciting opportunities for career growth and development  

Tekion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, victim of violence or having a family member who is a victim of violence, the intersectionality of two or more protected categories, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

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