Animation Full-Time Remote

Senior Motion Design Lead

Senior Motion Design Lead at Intuit

Job Overview

As a Senior Motion Design Lead, you will drive the ideation and execution of high-impact 2D and 3D motion design across global campaigns, brand initiatives, and immersive events. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on creative concepting, previsualization, animation, and elevating the overall craft of motion design at Intuit.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including brand, content, strategy, video production, and experiential design to deliver compelling motion storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences.

Key Responsibilities

Lead development and animation of world-class motion design for brand campaigns, social, GTM initiatives, and live/virtual events.
Collaborate with Motion Design Creative Directors, Content and Strategy Directors, and cross-functional brand teams.
Concept, pitch, and execute creative motion solutions informed by audience insights and customer empathy.
Translate strategic design direction into elegant, elevated motion design experiences.
Manage and guide external motion design partners and agencies.
Oversee post-production workflows for motion graphics in partnership with video producers and editors.
Lead internal and external collaborators to ensure high creative standards and best outcomes.
Balance multiple productions simultaneously while maintaining quality and timeline integrity.

Required Qualifications

10+ years of experience designing and animating 2D, 3D, and experiential motion deliverables at leading studios, agencies, or companies.
Strong portfolio featuring event design, show packages, marketing campaigns, sizzle videos, and presentation decks.
Exceptional storytelling instincts with strong understanding of pacing, emotion, and audience impact.
Mastery of After Effects, Premiere, Cinema4D, Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Google Slides.
Deep understanding of animation principles, speed curves, and advanced After Effects workflows.
Experience with tools such as Unreal Engine, Cavalry, Rive, Processing, DaVinci, or Nuke is a plus.
Interest and working proficiency in AI-assisted creative tools (e.g., Weavy, Comfy UI, Krea).
Strong leadership, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to operate in ambiguity, manage risk, and drive clarity across teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Animation, Visual Arts, Media Production, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary based on experience and location.
Eligibility for cash bonus and equity rewards.
Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits programs.
Opportunities to work on high-visibility, mission-critical initiatives.
Collaborative, high-performing creative environment with career growth opportunities.