Sr. Motion Designer

As a Sr. Motion Designer at TP-Link Systems Inc., your key responsibilities include managing video projects from concept to completion, developing storyboards and style frames, creating high-quality motion graphics for marketing campaigns, and ensuring visual brand tone consistency across digital platforms. You will also collaborate closely with other stakeholders and keep up-to-date with motion design trends to elevate our creative output.

To qualify for the Sr. Motion Designer role at TP-Link Systems Inc., you need a four-year degree or equivalent experience, at least 6 years in a post-production environment, and a strong portfolio showcasing your work. Additionally, proficiency in motion design tools like Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere is required, alongside excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

The salary range for the Sr. Motion Designer position at TP-Link Systems Inc. is between $120,000 and $170,000, reflecting the experience and skills required for this crucial role in our creative team.

TP-Link Systems Inc. provides a robust benefits package for Sr. Motion Designers, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, contributions to 401k funds, over four weeks of PTO per year, and health and wellness benefits like a free gym membership. Additionally, there are bi-annual pay increases and quarterly team-building events.

To apply for the Sr. Motion Designer role at TP-Link Systems Inc., please submit your application through our careers page, ensuring you include a resume and a link to your portfolio. Highlight your experience, skills, and your passion for motion design to stand out!

When answering this question, focus on specific projects where you've utilized Adobe After Effects, discussing techniques you mastered and how you approached creative challenges. Mention the types of animations you created and how they contributed to the overall goals of those projects.

In your response, share various resources you rely on, such as industry blogs, online courses, and professional networks. Discuss any recent trends you've integrated into your work and how they have positively influenced your projects.

Use this opportunity to showcase your organizational skills. Explain how you assess deadlines, allocate time, and use project management tools to ensure timely delivery without compromising quality. Provide an example where your approach was successful.

Focus on your storytelling process, emphasizing the importance of narrative structure in your motion graphics. Share specific techniques you utilize to engage viewers and how you ensure clarity and impact in your messages through design.

Discuss your belief in the importance of visual consistency, timing, and pacing in animation. Provide an example from your previous work where focusing on these elements led to a more compelling animation.

Explain your open-minded approach to feedback, emphasizing your willingness to adapt and iterate on designs. Share a specific instance where feedback helped you improve a project and how you integrated that input.

Highlight the importance of collaboration in your work, particularly how you involve other team members in brainstorming sessions, feedback loops, and concept developments. Share an experience of a successful collaborative project.

Outline your process for understanding a brand's guidelines and voice. Discuss how you research and incorporate specific elements to maintain brand consistency while adding your creative touch.

Discuss your strategy for tackling challenges, whether it’s technical issues or creative blocks. Mention specific problem-solving techniques you apply, such as brainstorming, seeking team input, and remaining flexible in your processes.

This is your chance to connect your personal values and professional goals with TP-Link's mission. Talk about your passion for technology and creative design, contrasting how your vision aligns with TP-Link's commitment to innovation and enhancing people’s lives through connectivity.