Motion Graphic Designer

Company Description

Gutenberg is an integrated digital marketing communications firm headquartered in New York, with offices in the US, UK, India, and Singapore. With 21 years of experience building meaningful visibility, we help brands tell their stories with impact to their target audiences, by leveraging our expertise in Public Relations, Content, Social Media and Digital Marketing. To learn more about Gutenberg, visit us at www.thegutenberg.com.

About the Role

We're seeking a Motion Graphic Designer who’s equally at home animating dynamic visuals and crafting sharp, engaging static designs. If you thrive on turning creative briefs into high-impact marketing content, and your portfolio proves it, we want you on our team - fast.

Key Responsibilities:

Motion Graphics & Animation

• Produce eye-catching motion graphic assets for ads, social posts, videos, presentations, and more.
• Animate typography, visual effects, and transitions using Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• Edit and enhance video footage, ensuring visual consistency with brand standards.
• Integrate AI-powered motion design tools (such as RunwayML, Adobe Sensei, Kaiber) for storyboard thumbnails, style transfer, and batch versioning to speed up creation and elevate quality.
• Use AI tools for background cleanup, object removal, and seamless versioning across video assets.
• Apply feedback quickly and iterate to meet project timelines.

Graphic Design

• Social-first design for Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, with platform-native ratios and hooks
• Design static marketing collaterals—infographics, banners, one-pagers, pitch decks, and illustrations.
• Create standout social media posts tailored for each platform.
• Use Figma, Canva, and leading AI-driven creative platforms (like Krea AI, Canva Magic Media, Milanote) for concept boards, mood exploration, and layout ideation.
• Batch-generate variations and explore visual options using AI-powered tools to support creative decision-making.

Brand + Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with marketers, copywriters, and other designers to nail briefs.
• Maintain brand consistency across all visual assets.
• Contribute ideas in creative sessions; defend your design choices with logic and style.
• Share insights and best practices for incorporating AI workflows into the team’s creative process.

Bonus: 3D Skills

• Bring concepts to life with 3D modeling or basic animation when needed (Spline or similar).

Must-Haves

• Experience:

  2–3 years in motion graphics and creative design roles.

• Tools:

• Motion: Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop.
• Static: Figma, Canva.

• AI Tools:

  Hands-on with generative AI tools for concept boards
• Able to integrate new creative AI solutions and plug-ins into everyday workflow.

• Portfolio:

  Strong samples showcasing both motion and static work, with examples leveraging AI-driven workflows.

• Education:

  Bachelor’s degree in Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.

• Up-to-Date Knowledge:

  Actively stays current with emerging AI creative tools, automation trends, and best practices for AI-aided design.

• Design Knowledge:

  Understand composition, color, typography, and storytelling.

• Work Speed:

  Deliver high-quality assets under short deadlines.

• Communication:

  Explain design choices clearly; handle feedback gracefully.

• Availability:

  Can start immediately or within 15 days.