Senior Motion Designer

TL;DR

Senior Motion Designer (Motion Graphics): Leading the creative vision and execution of motion-based projects for marketing and product campaigns with an accent on storytelling, visual composition, and brand elevation. Focus on overseeing the entire production pipeline, mentoring junior designers, and experimenting with advanced visual effects and 3D animation.

Location: On-site in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Company

A leading insurance platform in Southeast Asia digitizing the insurance industry for over 8 million users.

What you will do

• Lead the design and animation of motion graphics for marketing campaigns, product explainers, and social content.
• Conceptualize and develop storyboards, design frames, and animation sequences aligned with brand objectives.
• Mentor junior motion designers and provide creative feedback to ensure growth and alignment.
• Oversee the motion production pipeline from concept to delivery, ensuring technical excellence.
• Collaborate with Creative, Marketing, and Product teams to translate campaign objectives into motion-driven content.
• Create reusable templates and design systems to streamline and optimize future production.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in motion design, animation, or creative production.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Motion Graphics, Animation, Multimedia Design, or a related field.
• A strong portfolio or showreel demonstrating advanced motion design and animation work.
• Proven ability to lead creative direction and guide teams toward impactful outcomes.
• Excellent project management, organization, and communication skills.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in Cinema 4D or Blender.
• Experience with advanced visual effects and emerging 3D animation formats.

Culture & Benefits

• Above-market remuneration and fast-track career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead motion design direction for a regional brand in Southeast Asia.
• Flat organizational structure where creativity and initiative are prioritized over titles.
• Exposure to multi-market campaigns and global-level creative standards.
• Collaborative, innovative, and idea-driven creative work environment.