tastylive
Senior Motion Designer
Chicago, IL · Senior
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$3,683 more — $93,683 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $93,683 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Special Effects Artists and Animators" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Special Effects Artists and Animators (27-1014) · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- We're a lean, collaborative team that values autonomy, pragmatism, and impact.
- Join us at IG|tasty - the future gets built here.
Responsibilities
- Senior-level motion designer with strong graphic design skills that elevate campaigns across digital marketing and brand channels
- Build motion systems with strong typography, transitions, and visual effects within established creative direction
- Own the full production pipeline: asset prep, animation, rendering, optimization, and delivery across multiple formats and aspect ratios
- Collaborate with copywriters, designers, and strategists to keep campaigns consistent and on brand
- Stay current on emerging design tools and trends and contribute to a culture of feedback and continuous improvement
- domain expert in Photoshop and Illustrator, with strong motion design, compositing, image manipulation, and vector design skills
- Expert understanding of animation principles, typography, transitions, visual effects, and building polished motion systems for digital, social, and video campaigns
- sharp, fast, and creatively driven, with the confidence to own their work from concept to final render.
- This is a fast-paced environment with plenty of exciting projects in motion at once, and knowing how to prioritize and deliver is just as valuable as your creative talent.
- 8+ years of professional visual design experience within an agency or in-house creative team
Requirements
- Advanced proficiency in After Effects including advanced expressions, scripting, and complex compositing workflow
- Proficient in Cinema 4D (or Blender) for 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and virtual camera work, with the ability to composite 3D renders seamlessly into 2D motion pieces
- Ability to translate creative briefs and brand strategies into compelling visual concepts, style frames, storyboards, and finished executions
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to context-switch between multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have
- Proficiency in Figma for digital design, collaborative workflows working with design systems, and UI-based creative
- Experience using generative AI and AI animation/video tools to concept, generate, modify, and accelerate creative production
Compensation
- $90,000-$135,000
Benefits
- Stock Purchase Options
- Medical/Vision/Dental Benefits
- 20 Paid Vacation Days (plus an additional paid vacation day the month of your birthday!)
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
- Commuter Benefits
- Wellness & Mental Health Programs
Company info
- We're looking for a senior-level motion designer with serious graphic design chops to help push our creative team to the next level.
This listing is sourced directly from tastylive's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.