What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visual Storyteller - Graphic & Motion Designer position at Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)?
GRAPHIC & MOTION DESIGNER (On Site)
We are seeking a highly creative and technically skilled visual storyteller with experience in both graphic and motion design to join our on-site team. This role partners closely with members of the Creative Services team and cross-functional stakeholders in Marketing to conceptualize and produce visually impactful brand assets to be used across multiple channels. The ideal candidate possesses a sharp eye for design, a passion for immersive storytelling, and deep experience bringing ideas to life through graphics, high-impact content, data visualization, motion graphics and digital media. From web, social campaigns to video editing—you’ll play a key role in shaping the look, feel, and emotional resonance of our brand communications. You’re not just a designer—you’re a visual communicator who can translate strategy and stories into compelling creative work.
RESPONSIBLITIES
Familiarity and experience with tools such as:
We are seeking a highly creative and technically skilled visual storyteller with experience in both graphic and motion design to join our on-site team. This role partners closely with members of the Creative Services team and cross-functional stakeholders in Marketing to conceptualize and produce visually impactful brand assets to be used across multiple channels. The ideal candidate possesses a sharp eye for design, a passion for immersive storytelling, and deep experience bringing ideas to life through graphics, high-impact content, data visualization, motion graphics and digital media. From web, social campaigns to video editing—you’ll play a key role in shaping the look, feel, and emotional resonance of our brand communications. You’re not just a designer—you’re a visual communicator who can translate strategy and stories into compelling creative work.
RESPONSIBLITIES
- Collaborate across creative and marketing teams to concept and deliver multi-platform brand initiatives.
- Own the full creative lifecycle—from ideation to execution—across:
- Web design and social/digital campaigns
- Sales enablement content
- Video and motion design (animation, audio, and post-production)
- Design high-impact marketing and brand assets that align with corporate identity and storytelling standards.
- Contribute fresh, strategic design thinking to elevate visual marketing and user engagement.
- Lead the creation and editing of high-quality video content using appropriate effects and transitions.
- Build motion graphics and animated content that supports key marketing messages.
- Develop storyboards and direct video production in line with campaign briefs.
- Maintain organized workflows, timelines, and project tracking systems to ensure timely delivery.
- Apply best practices in digital design, accessibility, and brand compliance.
- 5–7 years of experience in graphic design, video editing, and motion graphics, ideally within an agency or in-house creative team.
- 1 year experience in a B2B marketing or content environment.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Art, Design, Advertising, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
- Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Strong portfolio that demonstrates conceptual thinking and storytelling across a variety of media.
- Experience in directing or collaborating on live video production and applying visual identity standards consistently.
- Excellent project management and time management skills under tight deadlines.
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and ability to collaborate across departments.
- Deliver creative production jobs in 10 days or less
- Deliver strategic creative jobs in 30 days or less
- Produce work that enables business objectives including click through rates that are at or above industry standard
Familiarity and experience with tools such as:
- Articulate Storyline
- Adobe Captivate
- Keynote and PowerPoint
- Camtasia
- Lectora
- Final Cut Pro