Job Description

We are seeking a Motion Designer who can translate brand strategy into compelling visual movement across fully integrated campaigns. This role sits within a multidisciplinary creative team and partners closely with Creative Directors, Designers, Strategists, and Producers to bring ideas to life across digital ecosystems.

Your Impact

• Bring brand stories to life through motion that is visually compelling and strategically grounded.
• Translate ideas into dynamic visual systems that elevate fully integrated 360° campaigns across paid social, web, product launches, OOH, and video ecosystems.
• Operate at the intersection of concept and craft, contributing from storyboard through final delivery.
• Animate typography, UI, brand systems, social content, and campaign video assets in a way that strengthens the core idea and supports business objectives.
• Help shape narrative flow, extend static brand systems into scalable motion frameworks, and ensure every detail feels intentional, modern, and aligned to platform and audience.
• Collaborate closely with Creative, Strategy, and Production, manage multiple projects with precision, optimize files for digital and broadcast environments, and when appropriate, capture or integrate live action footage and 3D elements to enhance the work.

What Success Looks Like

• Campaigns feel cohesive and elevated because motion strengthens the core idea rather than decorating it
• Clients see their brand come alive through motion systems that feel premium, intentional, and platform aware
• Work performs. Engagement increases, storytelling is clearer, and visual consistency builds brand equity
• Creative leads trust you to translate strategic concepts into strong motion language without losing nuance
• Producers rely on your ability to scope accurately and deliver on time in fast moving environments
• Designers feel supported because you extend static systems into thoughtful motion frameworks
• Files are organized, optimized, and production ready, allowing teams to move efficiently.
• You proactively identify visual gaps and propose motion solutions that elevate the work
• Feedback conversations improve the output and strengthen collaboration
• You can flex from micro animations to full campaign video systems with equal precision

About Sia

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
● Minimum 5 years of professional motion design experience, preferably in broadcast,
news, or media environments
● A thorough understanding of the 12 Principles of Animation and how to apply them in
broadcast and promotional work
● Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects
● Strong working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
● Solid understanding of broadcast production workflows and delivery formats
● Strong design fundamentals, including typography, composition, color, timing, and
motion hierarchy
● Proven ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines while maintaining high creative
standards
● A strong motion design reel or portfolio showcasing promotional, broadcast, or brand
work

Eligibility Requirements
● Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends, as
required by promotional and news schedules
● Must be 18 years or older
● Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Education
● Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Motion Design, or a related field, or equivalent
professional experience

Desired Qualifications
● Experience creating motion design for on-air promotion, marketing campaigns, or brand
initiatives
● Experience working at a network, broadcast design agency, or media company
● Knowledge of 3D tools such as Cinema 4D or similar
● Experience with Adobe Premiere and basic video editing workflows
● Familiarity with sound design or audio-driven animation
● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
● Ability to balance speed, accuracy, and creative quality in a fast-paced environment

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

Hourly Rate: $55.00-65.00 per hour

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.

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