Motion Designer

Aquent Studios is proud to partner with a leading global client in the transformative Life Sciences industry, dedicated to pioneering breakthroughs that enhance global health. This organization is at the forefront of innovation, translating complex scientific discoveries into life-changing solutions that reach diverse audiences worldwide. Joining this team means contributing to a mission-driven environment where every visual story has the power to educate, inspire, and make a tangible impact on the world.

Step into a pivotal role where your creative vision will ignite visual campaigns and power high-impact product launches, directly influencing how groundbreaking solutions are experienced by global audiences. As a key contributor, you will be instrumental in bringing critical advancements to life, shaping the visual narrative for innovations that truly matter. Your expertise in integrating elements of time, sound, and space with foundational design principles will translate complex scientific and product information into engaging, accessible content that resonates deeply and makes a profound difference.

What You'll Do

• Develop a wide variety of dynamic motion graphic assets, including compelling titles, informative lower thirds, versatile MOGRT templates, engaging instructional video tutorials, immersive long-form animated event installations, and impactful promotional clips.
• Lead end-to-end creative storytelling, guiding concepts from initial storyboarding through to flawless final execution, and seamlessly integrate your work into active pipelines to enhance ongoing projects.
• Translate intricate creative briefs and complex business challenges into innovative motion solutions, skillfully balancing strict brand adherence for core materials with bold, out-of-box visual exploration.
• Build standardized brand templates for video vendors, meticulously manage MOGRT libraries to ensure visual consistency across all platforms, and provide actionable design direction to both internal and external partners.
• Partner closely with multi-disciplinary teams to effectively receive, integrate, and refine feedback, while clearly communicating project status and timelines to ensure smooth project flow and successful outcomes.

What You'll Bring

Must-Have Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-time, real-world Adobe After Effects experience specifically focused on marketing, advertising, and titling, or a portfolio demonstrating equivalent expertise and impact.
• Dedicated proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator, along with comfortable experience utilizing After Effects scripts and expressions to enhance workflows.
• Advanced mastery of rhythm, flow, temporal composition, editorial pacing, and visual tension, demonstrating a keen eye for compelling motion design.
• Demonstrated ability to confidently present design rationale to broad audiences and creative leads, articulating your vision with clarity and conviction.
• Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, consistently delivering high-quality results.
• Submission of a comprehensive demo reel/portfolio AND a sample After Effects project file ready for post-production handoff, showcasing your technical and creative capabilities.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Familiarity with 3D tools such as Cinema 4D, Element 3D, Blender, or equivalent software, adding another dimension to your design toolkit.
• A photographer's eye for lighting, framing, and working with live-action footage, enhancing the realism and impact of your motion graphics.
• Advanced experience crafting modular MOGRTs, including bumpers, lower thirds, and UI elements, to streamline production and maintain brand consistency.