Senior Motion Designer

Chicago, US
Hybrid
Posted 4 days ago

About this role

Company Name: [REDACTED]
Role: Senior Motion Designer
Location: Chicago, IL – In-Person (3/days week)
Reports to: Creative Director

We're looking for a senior-level motion designer with serious graphic design chops to help push our creative team to the next level. The ideal candidate is a strong visual thinker who can turn a creative brief into top-level animation and design across marketing channels, a true master of the [REDACTED] Creative Suite whose work carries an unmistakable creative voice. This role is best suited to designers who are already operating at a senior level: 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.

What You'll Do

  • Senior-level motion designer with strong graphic design skills that elevate campaigns across digital marketing and brand channels
  • True master of the [REDACTED] Creative Suite, with an unmistakable and consistent creative voice
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects in motion at once, prioritizing and delivering without sacrificing quality
  • Translate creative briefs for brand and marketing campaign strategies into polished motion graphics and visual executions from >

Who You Are

  • Advanced proficiency in After Effects including advanced expressions, scripting, and complex compositing workflow; domain expert in Photoshop and Illustrator, with strong motion design, compositing, image manipulation, and vector design skills
  • 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
  • Expert understanding of animation principles, typography, transitions, visual effects, and building polished motion systems for digital, social, and video campaigns
  • Strong foundation in layout, typography, color, composition, branding, and visual storytelling across static and motion creative
  • Ability to translate creative briefs and brand strategies into compelling visual concepts, >

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in [REDACTED] 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
  • Working knowledge of building and designing animated HTML5 display ads in [REDACTED] Web Designer or similar software

Discretionary Performance Bonus: 8-12% of base salary based on individual and company performance
Salary Range: $90,000-$135,000

Company Perks + Benefits:

  • Performance Bonuses
  • Stock Purchase Options
  • Medical/Vision/Dental Benefits
  • 401k Plan
  • 20 Paid Vacation Days (plus an additional paid vacation day the month of your birthday!)
  • 10 Paid Sick Days
  • Gym Membership Reimbursement
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Pet Insurance
  • Wellness & Mental Health Programs
  • Charitable Donation Matching
  • Two Paid Volunteer Days Off
  • Daily catered lunch when in the office
  • Full kitchen with snacks and beverages
  • In-building gym
  • Shuttle to/from Metra

About [REDACTED] + [REDACTED]

[REDACTED] is home to [REDACTED], [REDACTED], and [REDACTED]—a family of brands built to democratize trading and empower individual investors. Founded in Chicago by the creators of thinkorswim, acquired by London-based [REDACTED] in 2021, we combine startup innovation with the backing of a FTSE 100 fintech operating across five continents serving over 1.3m customers and handling billions of dollars in transactions – built on scale, trust, and proof. From our headquarters in Chicago's Fulton Market, our team builds award-winning trading platforms, produces live financial education content daily, and creates technology that makes complex markets accessible. [REDACTED] is our retail brokerage for self-directed investing and trading, with [REDACTED] providing content to educate our customers. [REDACTED] is the fastest-growing forex broker in the US. We're a lean, collaborative team that values autonomy, pragmatism, and impact. Whether you're building technology, creating content, serving customers, or supporting operations, you'll work alongside people who are passionate about disrupting traditional finance and genuinely care about helping traders succeed. Our culture rewards initiative, embraces experimentation, and measures success by the value we create for our users. The bar is high – bring a curious and forward-thinking mindset and we'll give you the platform to define what comes next. Join us at [REDACTED] – the future gets built here.

Location: Our office is in the West Loop - Chicago's growing center of tech, great cuisine, and high-end bars.
[REDACTED] | [REDACTED] | [REDACTED] 1330 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they have every single qualification. Our team is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

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Salary Range

90,000 - 135,000 USD annually

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Annual bonus
Stock options
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Gym membership
Commuter benefits
Wellness and mental health programs
Pet insurance
Hybrid work
Paid volunteer days
Charitable donation matching
Catered lunch
Snacks and beverages

Recommended Skills for this Position

Visual Design
Visual Hierarchy and Composition
Typography
Color Theory
Grid Systems and Layout
Storytelling
Design Systems
AI-Assisted Design Workflow

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