What are the responsibilities and job description for the Motion Designer position at 3rdeye Recruitment and Talent Management Agency?
Social & Motion Designer (Midweight)
You've Been Thinking in Reels Long Before It Was the Brief.
Mid-level social designer role with a strong focus on motion and social-first craft.
YOU
We're looking for a social-obsessed designer who lives and breathes trends to join a New York agency. This is a high-impact role where you'll own the visual and motion execution across the core social accounts—turning brand strategy into standout, platform-native content.
What you'll do
• Turn trends and cultural moments into smart, pitch-winning social ideas
• Lead motion design across social (animation, video, templates—After Effects is key)
• Design everything from always-on content to big hero campaign launches
• Move seamlessly between consumer brand storytelling and B2B marketing content
• Collaborate closely with creative, copy, and editorial teams
• Push brands creatively while keeping them on-brand
What we're looking for
• 5 years of experience designing social-first content for major brands
• A true social native
• Strong motion design skills, especially in After Effects
• A portfolio packed with motion-led social work (Reels, TikTok, Shorts, etc.)
• Comfortable working fast, meeting tight deadlines, and capturing content at live events
THEM
Our client is a New York-based agency that is part of an internationally integrated creative group. This is a creative agency built to move people and culture. They work with iconic consumer brands and major B2B tech companies, creating social-first ideas that connect with modern audiences.
US
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply quoting reference #7289.
Please note: Applicants must be living in USA and either be an US citizen, US resident or have valid working rights to work in USA to be considered for this role.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For a full list of 3rdeye roles, please visit www.3rdeye.co.nz
Your portfolio should show next-level social thinking, strong motion design, and work that stops the scroll.