Motion Designer

Are you an accomplished Motion Master looking to join a boutique production studio full-time? One with multiple design awards and a client list that includes some of NZ’s most iconic brands? Do you have proven experience in motion for film, TV or content production? A love for storytelling, creativity, brand and collaboration?

Our client, one of Auckland’s leading production companies is now looking for a multi-talented motion designer with a strong visual style to oversee campaign and content projects across a range of great well-known clients. This is a hands-on role where you will be designing across projects from creative conception through to on-screen and post-production execution.

The successful applicant will be skilled in all aspects of Motion design and basic post-production, have excellent communication skills, work to timelines and be proactive around the “work”. You will be able to stay focused and have a calm and deliberate demeanour within a considered creative studio environment doing exciting on-screen executions.

If you want to work for a creative full-service production company that is on the go, Apply now!

The breakdown

We’re looking for an up and coming Motion Master with:

• Min 3+ years experience working in a Motion/Film/TV/Content production studio
• After Effects as their go-to programme
• Skills in Premiere Pro (a bonus)
• Some knowledge of 3D (a bonus)

You’ll have…

• Strong conceptual and forward-thinking ideas
• Excellent animation skills with a sense of timing, choreography and an eye for finer nuances
• A desire to drive motion as a language that can affect the entire brand experience
• A visual storyteller who’s comfortable planning and storyboarding
• Experience in delivering exceptional motion design, from moving typography to artistic image
• An understanding of the mechanics behind brand and identity
• The ability to take the creative lead on content projects
• An ability to absorb a brief, challenge it and present real solutions
• The ability to present to clients with confidence
• Experience managing external partners (Editors or Videographers etc.)
• Confidence in managing and delivering different projects simultaneously
• Schedule and time management skills

Are you someone who is…

• Motivated by motion design, style and brand
• Creative, curious, passionate
• A strong communicator and enjoys design debate 

The reward & benefits

• Salary $70,000 - $80,000 + benefits
• Work within a small elite creative production team that produces award-winning work
• Central Auckland location

Apply today

If this role appeals, apply today or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected] with a summary of why you may be interested. 

About The Pond Recruitment

The Pond is committed to becoming New Zealand’s number one specialist recruiter in the Digital & Tech, Creative & Design, and Marketing, Media & Sales sectors. We focus on finding the best candidates in the local and overseas market that last the distance and help transform our clients’ businesses. Established in 2006, The Pond is driven by a dedicated team of experienced recruiters and support team who get results for clients and candidates daily. Our audited placement average is 4.6 years, so the people we place do stick.