Motion Graphics Designer

Summary

Tandem Theory is a remote-first, collaborative agency that combines human judgment and technology to deliver impactful client solutions. The Motion Graphics Designer will conceive, design, and animate on-brand motion graphics campaigns while supporting static and print deliverables across multiple channels. The role manages projects from brief to final file, collaborates with creative teams and clients, and delivers distinctive work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Concept, design, and animate promotional and brand videos, primarily short-form motion graphics (:15 and :30 spots) for broadcast, OLV, social, and digital placements
• Develop conceptual storyboards and bring them to life with compelling animation
• Design and build static campaign assets, including digital banners, emails, landing pages, print, and presentations as needed
• Create on-strategy designs for campaigns across multiple channels, maintaining brand consistency and elevating creative wherever possible
• Balance form and function, with a solid understanding of executing projects through both design and motion phases
• Confidently present ideas and work to internal teams and clients
• Collaborate with Copywriters, Creative Directors, and fellow designers to craft solutions that clearly meet briefs and exceed expectations
• Stay current on design, motion, and illustration trends, especially within social and digital video
• Build print-ready mechanicals for traditional deliverables as needed
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Skills

• Portfolio of work required
• 3+ years of design and motion graphics experience, preferably agency-side
• Strong conceptual thinking and the ability to ideate from scratch, with illustration skills that enhance your design and motion work
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, After Effects, Cinema 4D, and Premiere
• Working knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, and Audition; understanding of Figma is also plus
• Ability to work with light audio editing for projects as needed
• Active knowledge, curiosity, and interest in working with AI tools
• Strong knowledge of both digital and print design fundamentals
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, dynamic work environment
• Excellent time management, organizational, and presentation skills
• A humble, hard-working, and patient work ethic, capable of handling critiques while providing individual solutions
• Strong and assertive verbal and written communication skills
• A love for solving problems proactively, resourcefully, and creatively
• Innate balance of both detail-oriented and big picture thinking
• Ability to thrive and prioritize in a very fast-paced, dynamic, deadline-driven work environment
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in Google Suite (Slides, Docs, Sheets, etc.)
• No work Visa sponsorships available at this time
• We are currently not considering applicants who reside in the State of California

Qualifications

Must Haves

• portfolio of work required
• 3+ years of design and motion graphics experience, preferably agency-side
• Strong conceptual thinking and the ability to ideate from scratch, with illustration skills that enhance your design and motion work
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, After Effects, Cinema 4D, and Premiere
• Working knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, and Audition; understanding of Figma is also plus
• Ability to work with light audio editing for projects as needed
• Active knowledge, curiosity, and interest in working with AI tools
• Strong knowledge of both digital and print design fundamentals
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, dynamic work environment
• Excellent time management, organizational, and presentation skills
• A humble, hard-working, and patient work ethic, capable of handling critiques while providing individual solutions
• Strong and assertive verbal and written communication skills
• A love for solving problems proactively, resourcefully, and creatively
• Innate balance of both detail-oriented and big picture thinking
• Ability to thrive and prioritize in a very fast-paced, dynamic, deadline-driven work environment
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in Google Suite (Slides, Docs, Sheets, etc.)
• No work Visa sponsorships available at this time
• We are currently not considering applicants who reside in the State of California

Benefits

• 85% employer paid medical
• Eligibility to participate in vision and dental insurance
• Company paid STD coverage
• Company paid LTD coverage
• A flat amount company paid toward Basic Life and AD&D
• A generous 401(k) retirement contribution plan eligible after 90-days of employment
• Remote-first company
• Work from anywhere model