Senior Motion Graphic Designer

About Toptal

Toptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams, on-demand. With $200+ million in annual revenue and team members based around the globe, Toptal is the world’s largest fully remote workforce.

We take the best elements of virtual teams and combine them with a support structure that encourages innovation, social interaction, and fun. We see no borders, move at a fast pace, and are never afraid to break the mold.

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Motion Graphic Designer to help us build and evolve the Toptal brand. As part of the Video and Photography team within Marketing, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact among a group of highly collaborative and smart colleagues who deeply value innovation and quality. You will elevate Toptal’s overall brand expression by providing motion design support on key initiatives and owning specific projects. You will partner closely with Designers, Marketing Managers, Project Managers, Art Directors, and Copywriters to design a range of animated motion assets for internal and external communications. Your contribution will have a significant impact on furthering our brand’s expression and inspiring colleagues across Production, Design, Brand, and Marketing. This position requires a balance of creativity, collaboration, improvisation, and leadership in a fast-paced, iterative culture.

This is a remote position. We do not offer visa sponsorship or assistance. Resumes and communication must be submitted in English.

Responsibilities:

The following information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or required skills.

• Develop motion-based creative for digital marketing, social content, internal communications, and more that is conceptually sound and elevates Toptal’s brand expression.
• Work closely with Video Producers, Designers, Art Director and Copywriter teams, as well as other stakeholders to develop creative direction for animations and motion graphics.
• Conceptualize and implement design ideas quickly, producing comps, storyboards, initial graphic concepts, and final deliverables.
• Utilize visual storytelling skills to create concepts that inspire and motivate.
• Provide creative insights that take projects from tried-and-true to truly innovative.
• Augment video using rotoscoping, masking, and other techniques to enhance or correct footage.
• Consult with outside animation vendors and studios, acting as the primary coordinator for outsourced animation and motion projects.
• Work within existing motion templates and create new templates as needed.
• Iterate work as needed, presenting a variety of ideas across multiple stakeholder approval levels.

Qualifications and Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 10 years of professional experience with an agency, in-house creative team, or production studio.
• Dynamic portfolio that showcases an understanding of brand expression through motion and refined sensibilities across motion disciplines.
• Proven command of design principles (layout, composition, color) and storytelling.
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically: After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Proven 2D and 3D animation and software experience.
• Experience with Premiere Pro, Figma, and Frame.io.
• Experience in branding work (brand development, brand refresh) as well as campaign development (big and small - from brand campaigns and tentpole ideas to seasonal campaigns and promotions).
• Highly collaborative with a willingness to work in group settings while meeting deadlines for multiple stakeholders at all levels in the organization.
• Excellent multi-tasker - brainstorming and developing ideas for multiple projects simultaneously, remaining flexible through revisions while keeping a keen eye on every detail.
• Experience presenting work in meetings and pitching creative ideas to multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate clearly and constantly with teams via Slack and other collaboration tools.
• You must have outstanding written and verbal communication skills, as well as perfect grammar and command of the English language.
• You must be open to receiving feedback and constructive criticism.
• You must have excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and handle a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a diverse array of contacts.
• You must be a world-class individual contributor to thrive at Toptal. You will not be here just to tell other people what to do.