At Maxon

Packed with brilliant, passionate people, Maxon is deeply rooted in the creative industry and committed to empowering the artistic community. We are Maxonians. We encourage and motivate each other to be curious learners. We are obsessed with customer fulfillment and inspiration – before, during and after purchase. If you too want to be a Maxonian and help bring to market the finest software products for 2D and 3D visual effects, motion graphics, games, AR/MR/VR, visualization and general design, let’s talk.

Motion Designer (m/f/d)

Locations

Hollywood, CA, United States
Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
Bad Homburg (Metropolitan Area Frankfurt), Germany
Berlin, Germany

What you will do:

Maxon is looking for a Motion Designer who is passionate about branding, design, and animation. The role requires the ability to bring ideas to life and an aptitude for visual storytelling. The right candidate should have conceptual skills creating innovative motion work aligned to identity systems, and experience working across animation tools including Cinema 4D, Redshift, ZBrush, After Effects, and Premiere Pro.

Conceptualize and produce high-quality motion design projects for diverse digital platforms including web, social media, advertisements, and promotional materials, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines across all projects
Stay on top of industry trends and emerging technologies in motion graphics, integrating innovative techniques and tools into projects, testing new products, and providing suggestions
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior designers, nurturing their technical skills and creative development
Take ownership of projects from ideation and manage multiple projects concurrently, effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and deliver outstanding results
Present motion design concepts confidently, articulating the rationale behind creative decisions, and contributing valuable insights and creative solutions to strategic discussions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex concepts into dynamic visual narratives and collaborate closely with stakeholders to grasp project goals and deliver solutions that delight

What we are looking for:

5+ years of experience in motion design
Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, or equivalent experience
Showcase of a robust portfolio featuring diverse motion design projects, including proficiency in Cinema 4D, Redshift, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Premiere Pro; ZBrush experience preferred
Adept at managing multiple projects concurrently
Attention to detail in all aspects of motion design, including design production, asset preparation, animation, timing, and visual composition
Collaborative, flexible mindset, with a proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and in dynamic and fast-paced environments
Strong written and spoken English communication skills

Salary Range (California)*:
USD 80,000 – 110,000 annually

*Salaries at Maxon are based on a candidate's specific criteria including experience, skillset, education and location. Maxon uses industry-driven survey data for building compensation structures to make sure our employees are receiving fair and competitive wages.

What we offer:

You will be offered permanent employment, full-time, at one of our offices listed above. You will be part of a highly motivated international team of specialists working in an environment that offers a warm welcome with detailed onboarding and a dedicated mentor for a familiarization period as well as a wide range of individual development possibilities. Interested in joining our team? Click ‘’Apply’’ to send us your application.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Maxon we embrace diversity, are avid explorers and curious learners, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t entirely match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply in any case. You may be just the right candidate for this or other positions.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Maxon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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Maxon is packed with brilliant, passionate people.

We encourage challenge and motivate each other to be curious learners and drive innovation. We know how to get things done, but we also know how to have fun. Maxon is famous for its fun, inclusive and unique community building events. If you too want to be a Maxonian and help bring to market the finest software products for 2D and 3D visual effects, motion graphics, games, AR/MR/VR, visualization and general design, let’s talk.

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