Motion Designer, Global Brand Studio

ResponsibilitiesAbout UsTikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.Why Join UsCreation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.Join us.About the TeamThe vision of the Global Business Marketing Team is to create a global brand that amplifies our mission and establishes TikTok as a unique and critical investment for the industry we serve. Fostering best-in-class creative work on our platform, inspiring the industry through storytelling, and showcasing our unique business brand at scale is the core focus of our collective team. Our purpose is to inspire, educate, and unlock the possibilities on TikTok for the marketing community and businesses of all sizes.TikTok's Global Brand Studio produces business entertainment that promotes TikTok-first thinking, servicing global business marketing teams and regional business marketing teams through a scalable approach. The studio comprises world-class production experts, designers, and events professionals dedicated to showing our agency partners and clients how best to show up on TikTok. We have a passion for and deep knowledge of TikTok as a platform and are full of ideas that will help propel the platform into the future.The Global Brand Studio Motion Designer is a key member of the broader design ecosystem. This role involves concepting, storyboarding, animating, and delivering best-in-class video productions and motion graphics. Additionally, the designer will bring to life immersive experiences for some of TikTok's most influential B2B event moments.The Motion Designer will be responsible for ensuring creativity and joy are central to everything we make and put out into the industry ecosystem. They will be able to deliver thoughtful solutions that help brands and agencies understand how TikTok can impact their businesses. Finally, this versatile designer should be capable of prioritizing workload with respect to asset delivery and render times and pushing the envelope creatively.Responsibilities:- Handling motion graphics development for sizzle reels, product demos, motion templates, and more.- Design and produce assets such as videos, GIFs, JSON(it's good to have it), 3D renders, and interactive animations for various platforms, ensuring they are optimized for different formats and devices.- Conceptualize and storyboard motion concepts that effectively communicate messages and enhance user engagement.- Must understand and be able to comply with brand identity & guidelines.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and objectives for social media, web, and events.- Work closely with the design and marketing teams to ensure a consistent visual language and messaging across all platforms.- Take ownership of projects, manage timelines, and meet deadlines while juggling multiple assignments.- Adapt and iterate on designs based on feedback from stakeholders and creative leads, incorporating revisions while maintaining a high-quality standard.- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, new techniques, and tools to continuously enhance motion design capabilities and efficiency.- Provide guidance and support to designers or team members who require assistance with motion design tasks.- Maintain organized files, project documentation, and version control to facilitate efficient collaboration and future reference.- Contribute to brainstorming sessions, sharing creative ideas and insights to enhance the visual impact of projects.- Keep a keen eye on detail, ensuring accuracy in typography, timing, and visual elements in all motion graphics.- Understanding of visual design elements, color, typography, and composition, as well as sensitivity to aesthetic and seasonal trends.- Help identify opportunities for process improvement and workflow optimization to streamline the motion design production process.- Lead and oversee complex animation projects from concept to delivery.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications- BA/BS or BFA/MFA degree in motion graphic design, animation, graphic design, or relevant experience.- Minimum 5 years of professional experience producing high-end creative work for the entertainment industry, production companies, and advertising agencies.- Strong design/production portfolio required.- Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator), Cinema 4D, and Figma(plus).- Experience with finishing edited productions (rotoscoping effects, color correction, and other video treatments).- Experience designing style guides and storyboards for motion graphics.Preferred Qualifications- Strong conceptual and storytelling ability.- Experience in project management and developing a realistic workback schedule on motion graphics in conjunction with the larger context of a project.- Excellent collaboration skills, must be able to work with a team.- Must be able to receive and implement feedback and provide feedback to other designers.- Commitment to promoting a professional, creative, friendly, and supportive work environment.- Good communicator and ability to design and articulate your concepts in a clear, concise manner.TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/cdpT2 .Job Information:【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (annually)The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $112000 - $180000 annually.Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and3. Exercising sound judgment.