Creative Lead Motion Design (AI)

TL;DR

Creative Lead Motion Design (AI): Leading and shaping visual storytelling for high-impact touring shows and live entertainment with an accent on dynamic animations, real-time visuals, and integrated media for stage productions. Focus on driving creative vision, overseeing content lifecycle from concept to integration, and mentoring a motion design team.

Location: Primarily based in Berlin, Germany, with frequent international travel required

Company

hirify.global is a dedicated design studio specializing in creative direction, production design, and visual content for live entertainment and immersive experiences.

What you will do

• Lead the Motion Design team and define creative direction for screen content in live shows.
• Develop and oversee visual content strategies for stage productions to ensure visual cohesion and audience impact.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create cutting-edge screen visuals using 2D/3D animation, real-time content, and interactive elements.
• Guide the creation of creative guidelines, visual style frames, and motion systems for international productions.
• Direct project workflows from concept development through production and show integration, meeting timelines and quality targets.
• Inspire and mentor a team of designers, animators, and artists.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in motion design, creative direction, or screen content production, ideally in live shows, touring, or multimedia installations.
• Deep proficiency in After Effects, Cinema 4D, Photoshop, Illustrator and related motion design tools.
• Experience with AI-based image and video generation tools (e.g., Runway, Midjourney, DALL·E, Stable Diffusion, etc.) and their creative application.
• Strong understanding of stage design, screen placement, audience dynamics, and media integration in live environments.
• Proven ability to lead creative teams and manage high-stakes timelines under pressure.
• Fluency in German and English is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with real-time graphics workflows (e.g., Notch, TouchDesigner, Unreal) is a strong plus.

Culture & Benefits

• A stimulating, creative work environment at a leading design studio.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Engagement in groundbreaking projects in live entertainment and immersive experiences.
• A beautiful Studio in the heart of Berlin.
• A supportive team culture that values individual creativity and collective innovation.
• Flexible work arrangements for a healthy work-life balance.