Technical Motion Designer

Skopje, Split, Zagreb/Hybrid

DIGITAL MARKETING at DEPT®: 

• A group of analytical and performance-driven colleagues that will feel like friends in no-time;
• Good vibes: we’re trusting and believe in creative freedom and autonomy;
• If you grow, we grow. That’s why we’ll cheer you on [and support you] with personal coaching, a development plan and budget;
• Projects that work for you as well as the other way around. From short and snappy to more in-depth: whatever fits your ambition;
• Clients that will make you feel like a proud ambassador, like Netflix, Foot Locker & Philips.
• Best of both worlds: the pros of an international leading agency with the energy of your next door agency.

JOB PURPOSE

As a Technical Motion Designer you know how to bring storyboards & creative concepts to life. You are an expert in translating those creative ideas into rigged automation templates using in-depth expressions & scripting knowledge within After Effects. In this role, you’ll tackle projects requiring a blend of technical expertise, programming skills, art direction, graphic design, editing, and (2D) motion design. 

You have a strong grasp of traditional graphic design and motion theory, combined with a readiness to push creative boundaries. Your forte lies in attention to detail and a dedication to quality. You're enthusiastic about applying design principles to develop effective and scalable templates. During your downtime, you enjoy exploring the latest plugins or AI innovations that can streamline your workflow, and you're proactive in sharing your insights with the team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Content Creation: Produce inspiring and well-crafted designs that bring the campaigns for our clients to life in a digital-first environment while leveraging automation technologies.
• Be able to work independently and collaborate with teams of designers, art directors, account and tech planners to come up with creative concepts and designs.
• Take ownership of creative challenges from brief to delivery, including presenting ideas internally or to clients.
• Support senior stakeholders in managing template creation, maintenance, and updates, and feed builds.
• Work across a variety of asset types across social, display, statics, HTML/banners and video.
• Communicate with stakeholders in the process of campaign creation to ensure seamless production and functioning of templates.
• Stay up-to-date with industry developments, tools, and automation technologies.
• Be a brand guardian and maintain brand consistency on projects.
  

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Essential:

• Advanced motion design skills (After Effects, Premiere).
• Interest in video automations technologies and AI. 
• Experience as a Tech/Motion Designer or similar role.
• Well-familiar with the Adobe creative suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition).
• Programming knowledge in After Effects (expressions/scripts/javascript).
• Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with a team and clients.
• Knowledgeable about graphic and motion design principles.
• Ability to remain focused under pressure within a fast-paced environment.
• Gets excited about learning new things and exploring new formats.
• Attention to visual details.
• Working proficiency in English.
• Being directly available to start working in Macedonia or Croatia.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Figma
• Experience with other automation software such as: Celtra or Smartly
• Experience with Display/web development

WE OFFER

• Hybrid working: you have the choice to work from our office or remotely
• Additional private healthcare
• Refreshments provided in the office all week
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
• Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

WHO ARE WE? 

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating. 

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.