Senior Motion Designer, FIN Studios

Senior Motion Designer, FIN Studios

Zambezi’s award-winning, full-service production studio, FIN Studios, is seeking a conceptual and innovative Senior Motion Designer to join the team. FIN Studios creates compelling commercial and original content, delivering high-impact motion design for a variety of platforms. This role is key to our continued growth and the exciting evolution of our motion design offering.

The ideal candidate has a keen eye for design, substantial experience in both 2D and 3D animation, and proficiency in Generative AI video and design workflows. You should be able to tell a story through conceptual visual ideas and bring them to life across multiple channels. At FIN, we view Generative AI as an extension of strong design thinking, not a replacement for it; this role prioritizes taste, intent, and decision-making over tool novelty. You must be willing and excited to work hands-on, supporting the Studio Motion Design Director in leading and overseeing various projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Studio Motion Design Director by developing design concepts from initial brief to final execution.
• Utilize visual storytelling skills to align creative output with client strategies across various disciplines.
• Integrate Generative AI tools (e.g., Gemini Veo, Flow) into the creative workflow, strategically evaluating where AI enhances development, prototyping and final asset creation, and where traditional approaches are more appropriate.
• Collaborate with Studio Motion Design Director, production teams, agency and external partners to bring concepts to life.
• Pitch and execute innovative, next-level concepts that push the boundaries of traditional motion design.
• Develop expressive brand-aligned animations rooted in foundational motion principles.
• Iterate quickly through storyboarding and ideation based on stakeholder input and self-driven research.
• Partner with creative directors, designers, and producers to deliver polished final animations.
• Inspire teammates by providing constructive feedback and fostering a culture of respectful critique.
• Manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks to ensure projects maintain consistent momentum.
• Monitor emerging trends in Generative AI, motion design, and interactive media, maintaining a critical eye on production readiness.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years experience working in a creative environment creating world-class content, supported by a diverse, forward-thinking contemporary portfolio.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, C4D and Redshift.
• Proficiency in AI Video Generation and Editing: Skilled in using tools such as Gemini Veo, Flow, or similar generative AI platforms to augment the production workflow.
• Conceptual thinker and hands-on executor with the ability to clearly articulate the why behind visual decisions and carry those ideas through high-quality 2D and 3D motion design execution, adapting as creative, technical, or production constraints evolve.
• Proficiency in prompt engineering and AI-driven workflows, including iteration management, refinement and integration into traditional production pipelines.A deep general knowledge of sports and popular culture is essential.A proactive, "can-do" attitude with the flexibility to meet the demands of a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ability to work across departments while remaining detail-oriented and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Submission requirements: A current reel/portfolio is required for consideration.

$90,000 - $125,000 a year