Motive

Motive

Sr. Designer (Denver, Chicago)

Denver, Chicago · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago
FigmaAdobe Creative SuiteAfter EffectsDesign SystemsMotion DesignBrand StrategyCommunicationCollaborationMentoringPublic Speaking

About the role

  • Motive is an agency and creative studio focusing on the development of integrated creative platforms and executional programs.
  • We're a collective of deep thinkers, artistic mavens, executional top guns and cultural connoisseurs.
  • And we do it with sharp creative, across a range of tactical channels.

Responsibilities

  • Concept, design, and execute a wide variety of creative deliverables across branding, advertising, digital, brand experience, commerce, packaging, and content-driven projects.
  • Take ownership of projects and design workstreams from concept through final execution, ensuring creative excellence at every stage.
  • Contribute meaningful visual ideas, design-driven thinking, and creative solutions during brainstorming and concept development sessions.
  • Collaborate closely with Creative Directors, Art Directors, writers, strategists, account teams, and production partners to develop innovative and effective creative work.
  • Create thoughtful design systems and visual frameworks that can scale across campaigns, experiences, and brand touchpoints.
  • Present work confidently to internal teams and clients, clearly articulating creative rationale and design decisions.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
  • Stay current on emerging design trends, technologies, tools, and cultural movements that influence our clients and audiences.
  • 10 years of design experience, preferably within an advertising, branding, or integrated creative agency environment.
  • Proven ability to independently manage projects from concept through completion while balancing multiple priorities.

Requirements

  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Google Workspace and Figma, with After Effects expertise a plus
  • An online portfolio is required.

Compensation

  • The starting salary for this position is between $80,000 and $100,000 annually, based on experience.

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