Job description

Device Brand Studio, an internal agency within the Devices group at Amazon, is seeking a talented Motion Designer to help bring new Amazon offerings to market, products, services, and features within our devices portfolio. The Motion Designer will own motion and film craft for product lines and campaigns within Amazon Devices, from concept through final delivery, including new-to-world and new-to-Amazon launches. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in motion design, animation, and editorial craft, and the ability to take a brand story and translate it into work that holds up in a keynote, a 15-second cutdown, and a social loop without losing the idea. You will work closely with creative directors, ACDs, and copywriters to develop motion concepts, storyboard and previs ideas, then execute polished final work, iterating based on feedback and factoring in timeline and platform requirements. You should be comfortable pitching motion concepts to creative leads and stakeholders, and have the technical range to move between styleframes, animation, and edit. You should have working knowledge of brand guidelines and creative briefs at a top consumer-facing brand like Amazon. Because the work is varied, fast-paced, and often tied to hard launch dates, you should have strong technical craft and the ability to manage multiple concurrent motion projects at different stages of production. You will partner with creative directors, art directors, editors, sound designers, and production to deliver motion work across campaign film, keynote content, product detail pages, and social. This role is for a strong motion craft lead with hands-on production experience, who can take a concept from styleframe to final cut and present work clearly to creative leads and stakeholders. Key job responsibilities • Own motion design and animation execution for assigned campaigns and launch moments, from concept through final delivery • Develop styleframes, storyboards, and animation concepts that translate brand strategy into motion • Edit and finish film and motion content for keynote, campaign, and social deliverables • Partner with creative directors and art directors to develop and pitch motion concepts and territories • Collaborate with editors, sound designers, and production to keep motion work on schedule and technically sound • Give feedback and technical guidance to junior motion designers on the team • Maintain technical and craft standards across motion deliverables as formats and platforms evolve -8+ years of driving compelling creative strategy and execution at an agency or in-house creative team experience -Bachelor's degree -Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Keynote -Experience developing cross-functional relationships with product, consumer research and marketing teams to develop strategy and consumer insights that drive compelling creative executions -Experience leading creative development of innovative creative from concept to delivery -Experience managing creative (internal team of designers, copywriters, external agencies and freelancers) -Experience presenting creative concepts effectively to senior executives -Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit amazon.jobs for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at amazon.jobs . USA, CA, Santa Monica - 141,000.00 - 190,700.00 USD annually USA, NY, New York - 155,400.00 - 210,300.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 141,000.00 - 190,700.00 USD annually

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This role is for a strong motion craft lead with hands-on production experience, who can take a concept from styleframe to final cut and present work clearly to creative leads and stakeholders.
Key job responsibilities
Own motion design and animation execution for assigned campaigns and launch moments, from concept through final delivery
Develop styleframes, storyboards, and animation concepts that translate brand strategy into motion
Edit and finish film and motion content for keynote, campaign, and social deliverables
Partner with creative directors and art directors to develop and pitch motion concepts and territories
Collaborate with editors, sound designers, and production to keep motion work on schedule and technically sound
Give feedback and technical guidance to junior motion designers on the team
Maintain technical and craft standards across motion deliverables as formats and platforms evolve
-8+ years of driving compelling creative strategy and execution at an agency or in-house creative team experience
-Bachelor's degree
-Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Keynote
-Experience developing cross-functional relationships with product, consumer research and marketing teams to develop strategy and consumer insights that drive compelling creative executions
-Experience leading creative development of innovative creative from concept to delivery
-Experience managing creative (internal team of designers, copywriters, external agencies and freelancers)
-Experience presenting creative concepts effectively to senior executives
-Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
USA, CA, Santa Monica - 141,000.00 - 190,700.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York - 155,400.00 - 210,300.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 141,000.00 - 190,700.00 USD annually

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