Motion Graphics Designer

Description

Here is a summary of the role:

This experienced candidate will play an essential role in the conception, design, and animation of compelling, on-brand motion graphics campaigns, as well as support for static and print deliverables across multiple channels. This isn’t just a basic After Effects position – we’re looking for someone who lives and breathes motion, who loves learning and sharing new tricks, who gets excited about cool plugins and particle generators, who maybe even likes messing around in C4D, and who loves bringing big ideas to life with craft and creativity. This person will bring exceptional creative thought, design craft, and animation output, developing and delivering projects from brief to final file. They will approach every project with fresh eyes, connect with the team as a fellow creative, and create and inspire work that is distinctive, effective, and truly remarkable.

What You Will Do

• 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.

What You Should Have

• portfolio of work required
• 5+ 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, 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.
• 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.)

Tandem Theory

Tandem Theory is made up of people just like you – smart, funny folks who know that building an agency is and should be a fun endeavor. Working here is very much like working for a startup – things move quickly, and you get to wear many hats. You’ll get the opportunity to work on high-level projects, and the opportunity to engage directly with clients. Tandem Theory offers a flat, collaborative working environment, right from the comfort of your home. But please don’t wear your pajamas to work.

We are seeking a Motion Graphics Designer to join our growing team.

Here Is a Little Bit About Us

Tandem Theory is an agency with a winning culture. We believe that when the agency wins, Theorists win too. Winning happens through collaboration, personal growth, industry recognition, and operational excellence that makes our work stronger and more efficient. Most importantly, a winning culture thrives on feedback - helping each other improve so we can all achieve more together.

We’ve built our culture around three core behaviors: Teamwork , Transparency , and Trust . They’re not just words on a poster. We apply them every day to guide our internal and client relationships, and our clients tell us they feel the difference.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Tandem partners with several leading brands. These brands value working with an agency led by a proven team that provides simple but impactful solutions, transparent pricing, and performance-based compensation.

Other than waking up and being excited to get to work each day, here are some additional benefits:

The salary for this exempt-level position will be based on experience and qualifications within an established pay range. Benefits include 85% employer paid medical, eligibility to participate in vision and dental insurance as well company paid STD, LTD coverage plus a flat amount company paid toward Basic Life and AD&D, as well as a generous 401(k) retirement contribution plan eligible after 90-days of employment.

Working Conditions

We operate as a work, not live, from anywhere model and utilize the office space as a co-working space as needed. That said, whether in the office or at a remote location, we try to operate in the traditional office norm model. You will be working with a computer, telephone, copier, or other office equipment as necessary for long stretches of time. There may be some occasional long, irregular hours. You are expected to communicate effectively (verbal and written), and maintain professionalism under stress. Occasionally you will need to bend, pull, push and/or reach to access job-related materials. You will also be expected to work with frequent interruptions such as Slack messages, emails, phone calls, drive-by visits to your desk, whether that is from a co-worker at the office or your dog barking while working remotely. All our calls are held on video, as it is important to see facial expressions and reactions to work in a collaborative environment.

Eligibility

All new employees must provide documented proof of their identity and employment authorization and pass a background screening process. No work Visa sponsorships available at this time. We are currently not considering applicants who reside in the State of California.

Here is where we are located in case you are curious:

15400 Knoll Trail #503

Dallas, TX 75248