We're looking for a Motion Designer who can bring stories, campaigns, and brands to life through animation.
Working alongside producers, videographers, editors, designers, and copywriters, you'll create motion content for digital advertising, social media, broadcast, sponsorships, internal communications, and brand campaigns. You'll be involved throughout the creative process, from concept development and storyboarding to animation, production support, and final delivery. The ideal candidate combines strong design skills, animation expertise, and a passion for creating engaging visual experiences.
**When applying, please provide a link or upload any documents to showcase your portfolio**
This is a hybrid role, offering a mix of remote work and in-office collaboration our of Salt Lake City, UT.
What You’ll Do- Create engaging motion graphics and animation for digital advertising, social media, broadcast, streaming, internal communications, and brand campaigns
- Design and animate graphics packages, title sequences, logo treatments, explainer videos, and other branded content
- Develop storyboards, style frames, and motion concepts, and present creative solutions before production begins
- Collaborate with creative and production teams from concept through final delivery
- Support video productions as needed, including occasional on-set assistance during shoots
- Maintain brand consistency while finding creative ways to elevate the work
- Improve workflow through templates, motion systems, and process efficiencies
- Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality
- 3+ years of professional motion design experience or equivalent portfolio experience
- Strong portfolio demonstrating motion design, animation, and storytelling
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop
- Strong understanding of typography, composition, color, timing, pacing, and animation principles
- Ability to develop storyboards, style frames, and motion concepts, and confidently present creative solutions before moving into production
- Ability to take projects from concept through final delivery
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to receive feedback, iterate quickly, and continuously improve the work
- A reliable team player who collaborates well and follows through on commitments
- Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work
- Curiosity, adaptability, and a desire to continuously learn and improve
- Someone who takes ownership of their work, accepts feedback well, and approaches challenges with a positive attitude
- Experience with Cinema 4D, Blender, or other 3D animation software
- Character animation experience
- UI animation and prototyping
- Sound design and audio editing
- Photography or videography experience
- Familiarity with AI-assisted creative tools and workflows
Skills Required
- 3+ years of professional motion design experience or equivalent portfolio experience
- Strong portfolio demonstrating motion design, animation, and storytelling
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
- Strong understanding of typography, composition, color, timing, pacing, and animation principles
- Ability to develop storyboards, style frames, and motion concepts and present creative solutions
- Ability to take projects from concept through final delivery
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to receive feedback, iterate quickly, and continuously improve the work
- Experience with Cinema 4D, Blender, or other 3D animation software
- Character animation experience
- UI animation and prototyping
- Sound design and audio editing
- Photography or videography experience
- Familiarity with AI-assisted creative tools and workflows
What We Do
Ken Garff founded his business in 1932 upon the principles of honesty, integrity, personalized customer service, and being a good corporate citizen. Today, Ken Garff has more than 50 locations throughout Utah, Texas, Iowa, Nevada, Michigan, and California. To distinguish and strategically position its dealerships, Ken Garff recently retooled its brand. The need for this retooling was driven by an evolving market place and super-savvy customers wanting a different car-buying experience, including more transparency and a higher level of trust. These changes were built around the new brand slogan, "We Hear You." Despite the company's growth and changes within a challenging market place, Ken Garff is going to great lengths to keep alive and well the principles upon which Ken founded the company, of providing an unsurpassed experience for every customer, every time. Ken Garff believes in giving back to the communities in which it serves. Since Ken founded his business over 81 years ago, the company has given millions of dollars and thousands of hours to schools, charities and community organizations. Why Work for Ken Garff? Ken Garff recognizes the importance of a benefit program that provides protection to our employees and their families. A comprehensive benefits program has been created to fulfill a wide range of needs. Benefits available to employees include: • Competitive Compensation Package • Medical , Dental and Vision • 401K Plan with Company match • Paid Time Off • Holiday Pay • Volunteer Time Off Program • Year-end bonus program for all employees • Personal Wellness Plan • GarffCare Roadside Assistance Program • Discounts on Parts and Service and More! Ken Garff is an Equal Opportunity Employer ((We Hear You))
