Senior Motion Designer

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Motion Designer to join our Sydney studio. This is a role for a visionary practitioner who combines high-end technical craft with the ability to lead projects from inception to delivery. Our Motion Designers fuse cutting-edge technologies and innovative design approaches, solving complex creative problems for our clients.

As a Senior Motion Designer, you will be a key creative driver within our Gadigal (Sydney) studio. You will own the motion strategy for complex projects, solve high-level creative problems, and ensure that our output remains at the absolute cutting edge of the industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualisation and execution of high-end motion graphics and animations across digital, social and experiential platforms. 
• Spearhead the creation of key art, style frames, and motion prototypes. 
• Create key art and design concepts from scratch, including creating style frames and references to communicate ideas.
• Support the motion design team with their conceptualisation and development of creative concepts for motion design projects.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including graphic designers, editors, sound design, account directors and production teams to ensure motion is integrated seamlessly into the broader narrative. 
• Drive the development of creative responses to motion design in pitch decks
• Act as a final gatekeeper for quality of motion design, ensuring the motion design that leaves the studio meets Entropico’s high standards for movement, pacing and brand consistency.
• Work across large-scale After Effects projects efficiently and competently.
• Maintain brand consistency across all projects and deliverables.
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders to present and justify strategy, ideation and design concepts.
• Mentor the creative output of junior talent and provide expert design direction to the company's freelance designers.
• Stay updated with and proactively explore the latest tools, techniques, and trends in motion design to elevate our work.
• Commit to ongoing learning and professional development, including other animation programs like Cinema 4D and Unreal.

Experience & Skills

ESSENTIAL:

• 6+ years of experience in motion designing a wide range of projects, from shorter, social media-based assets, to longer scripted pieces, commercial projects and/or documentaries
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Advanced design & composition skills
• Excellent understanding of motion, movement and pacing
• Excellent attention to detail and time management 
• Exceptional ability to articulate creative decisions to non-designers and clients. 
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively, both individually and as part of the team
• Strong creative problem-solving skills to address technical challenges & find innovative solutions during the design & animation process
• Experience working in collaborative environments, working within a team of designers or collaborating with other departments in larger projects.
• Prove ability to lead projects independently, manage multiple workstreams, and stay calm under tight production deadlines. 

DESIRED:

• Experience working with Figma and/or Cinema 4D

At Entropico we -

• Thrive autonomously and in team scenarios.
• Work collaboratively with the other teams to ensure the output of work is always of the highest quality possible.
• Add value to all productions & processes & contribute to the business's overall success.
• Most importantly, act within the best interests of Entropico.

Entropico is intentional about hiring talent from all backgrounds. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workspace where everyone knows they belong. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, especially those from historically marginalised and oppressed communities.

Why Work With Us?

At Entropico, our mission is to make great work in a great workplace. We believe strongly in supporting the whole person, not just the employee, starting with the benefits below:

• You’ll have the opportunity to work on what is set to be an exciting series of projects in 2026. Here’s a taste of what we do: https://entropico.com.au/
• Our Alexandria Studio includes an oversized Studio, & is centrally located on the border of Redfern & Alexandria, right next to the South Eveleigh precinct.
• Prioritise your health with our highly subsidised Wellness package with ClassPass.
• 100% free access to our EAP partners, Future Culture - carefully selected for their exceptional quality of psychologists, psychotherapists & coaches available to support you through the trickier parts of life.
• Complimentary daily coffees & beverages from our local cafe.
• Time Off in Lieu program.
• Menstrual / Menopausal Leave for all employees.
• A highly competitive Paid Parental Leave program.
• Co-funded Learning is offered to support your career progression.
• We are a creative and welcoming team that supports the whole person, not just the employee.