Sr. Graphic Designer, Motion Graphics

About Learning Resources:

We are on a mission to bring learning to life! We are Learning Resources®, and learning is where we play. Voted one of the Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces every year for the last four years, we’re a 150-person strong, family-owned company who make award-winning educational toys, including top sellers Pretend & Play® Calculator Cash Register, Farmer’s Market Color Sorting Set and Toy of the Year winners Botley® the Coding Robot and Coding Critters®. We share that dedication to learning across our family of companies. Learning Resources team members work closely with the curriculum experts at hand2mind, as well as Educational Insights, makers of hit viral products including Kanoodle®, GeoSafari® Jr., and Playfoam®. We even help pets learn and grow through our pet brands Brightkins® and Hunger for Words™. We pride ourselves on being committed to our employee’s personal and professional development, a thriving culture and a diverse, creative atmosphere. Along with our culture and competitive benefits package, we offer a variety of opportunities for training and development. We are looking for professionals who are truly just kids at heart! Come join our award-winning team today!

Team & Position Description:

We are seeking a Senior Graphic Designer with a strong emphasis on motion graphics to elevate our brand’s storytelling across digital and traditional platforms. This role requires a creative leader who can blend static and dynamic design, ensuring our marketing, packaging, and eCommerce visuals engage today’s consumers.

What You’ll Do Day to Day:

• Motion Graphics & Video Content
• Create engaging motion graphics, animations, product tutorials, and video ads to enhance digital marketing efforts for our Learning Resources and pet brands.
• Develop video content for YouTube, digital advertising, and brand storytelling initiatives.
• Align video content with brand messaging and campaign goals in collaboration with the marketing team.
• Branding & Packaging Design
• Maintain and evolve brand aesthetics across packaging and digital touchpoints.
• Develop animated brand assets for digital applications, such as QR-code-enhanced packaging experiences.
• Amazon Product Page & eCommerce Design
• Optimize brand visuals for Amazon A+ content, product images, and enhanced brand content.
• Apply motion graphics to eCommerce visuals to improve engagement and conversion rates.
• Team Leadership & Development
• As a senior designer, you will be mentoring designers in motion design skills, ensuring continuous upskilling.
• Help foster a high-performing team by coaching, developing, and empowering staff.

What We’re Looking For (Key Performance Objectives):

• Produce at least 2-3 high-quality motion graphics or video assets per month, supporting marketing campaigns, product launches, and brand storytelling.
• Achieve a 90%+ satisfaction rating from stakeholders on design quality.
• Create and optimize at least 5 Amazon/Chewy product pages per quarter, incorporating enhanced visuals and A+ content to improve engagement and conversions.
• Conduct at least 2 motion design training sessions per year and provide quarterly mentorship check-ins with junior designers to track skill growth and development.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Motion Design, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in graphic design with a strong portfolio of motion graphics work.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• Strong skills in art direction for video, animation, and traditional/digital illustration.
• Proven ability to balance branding, motion design, and eCommerce content creation.

Ideal Attributes:

• Strategic & Creative Thinker – Strong conceptual skills with an ability to integrate motion design into marketing strategies.
• Motivational Communicator – Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Change Driver – Proactively introduces efficiencies and modern design practices.
• Collaborator & Mentor – Fosters teamwork and knowledge-sharing across teams.
• Results-Oriented – Delivers high-quality, innovative designs with measurable impact.
• Other duties for this role will be assigned as necessary/appropriate.

We are a drug-free workplace and an EEO employer.

Please note: This role will be filled by our internal recruitment team, so no assistance is needed from any outside staffing agency at this time.

Compensation Range: $75,000 – $85,000 annual salary – Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: years of experience, skill set or location. Total compensation includes profit sharing bonus potential, 401k matching, and a variety of other benefits (details can be found here). 

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