Senior Art Director, Motion Design Job at UNAVAILABLE in Birmingham

Company Description

Hi there! We’re Razorfish. We’ve been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What’s different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common. We believe our differences are our strength. So we push for inclusion, challenge convention and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives. Join us at razorfish.com.

Job Description

We’re looking for a Sr. Art Director with a background in motion and animation design to join our team and support a key automotive client!

In this role, you'll dream up new campaign ideas and then bring them to life by making pixels dance, turning concepts into memorable, on-brand visual experiences. You’ll partner cross-functionally with clients and creative teams to create compelling stories and ads across digital, social, email, web, mobile, video, and whatever wild format the internet dreams up next.

PLEASE NOTE : Preference will be given to candidates who are local to the Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, or Miami metros and willing to commit to a hybrid schedule of 3 days / week on average. Highly qualified candidates living in other markets may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, art direct, design, and animate 2d (and maybe some 3d) motion graphics for a wide variety of deliverables through video, social content, UI animations, email, banners, and more.
• Develop storyboards, style frames, and visual concepts in collaboration with art directors, designers, producers, and strategists.
• Lead 2D and 3D animation pipelines as needed, working closely with post-production leadership.
• Produce, edit, adapt, version, and localize video content for diverse media platforms in support of global brand campaigns across multiple countries.
• Translate complex ideas into compelling visual narratives that align with brand tone, voice, and messaging.
• Use motion design to enhance UX, communicate value propositions, and create memorable branded experiences.
• Composite video and mix sound to deliver polished, high-quality outputs.
• Plan, manage, and help maintain detailed production schedules and logistics in coordination with project managers and team members to ensure timely delivery.
• Partner with asset management teams to oversee delivery and organization of master assets, open files, and adaptations and maintain rigorous version control, naming conventions, and file organization to streamline workflows.
• Stay current on industry trends and technologies, pushing creative boundaries and integrating emerging tools like AI where appropriate.
• Solve creative and technical challenges with a proactive, solutions-first mindset.
• Conduct thorough quality checks to ensure work meets design and brand standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency across all touchpoints while adapting design style for different clients and media types.
• Mentor and support more junior designers, fostering skill development and growth.

Qualifications

Additional Information

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include :

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range : $79,990-$109,500 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer / temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be October 7, 2025.

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