Principal Motion Designer

About the Position

We are seeking a Principal Motion Designer to lead our motion design team, shaping the future of digital experiences and campaigns. At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

Responsibilities

• Shape the motion language, animation systems, and creative standards that guide work across campaigns, digital experiences, and branded content.
• Conceptualize, design, and execute high-quality motion graphics, animation, UI motion, video content, and emerging motion experiences.
• Develop storyboards, style frames, motion systems, and visual explorations that help communicate and elevate creative concepts.
• Partner closely with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Copywriters, Visual Designers, and Generative AI Artists to create integrated audience experiences across channels and platforms.
• Establish and maintain a high standard of motion craft, ensuring all work demonstrates strong storytelling, technical excellence, and creative originality.
• Collaborate on music selection, sound design, and audio direction to enhance storytelling, reinforce brand expression, and elevate the overall quality of motion experiences.
• Mentor and support Motion Designers across the team, helping elevate execution, workflows, and creative thinking.
• Explore and implement AI-assisted motion workflows, automation, and emerging creative technologies that improve efficiency and unlock new creative possibilities.
• Contribute to creative reviews, pitches, and innovation initiatives, helping define the future direction of motion within the organization.
• Stay at the forefront of motion design, animation, filmmaking, AI, sound design, and emerging technologies to continually push the work forward.
• AI-Enhanced Production Ecosystems: Advanced capability in adopting and implementing generative AI tools (such as Midjourney, Runway, Vizcom, and Weavy) into the design pipeline to maximize asset velocity, explore vanguard concepts, and drive structural innovation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Motion Designer, Animator, or similar role.
• A strong, diverse portfolio showcasing outstanding motion design, animation skills, and a solid understanding of design principles (typography, color, layout).
• Expert knowledge of Figma and Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere a plus.
• Deep understanding of AI workflows and tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Animation, Film, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to Have

• Adobe Premiere
• Mentoring
• AI-Enhanced Production Ecosystems

We Offer

• We enjoy spending time together, working closely with other local colleagues, and getting to know one another. Our Buenos Aires offices (Villa Crespo or Mar del Plata) are fully equipped with refreshments and great common spaces!
• Premium healthcare through OSDE for the employee and their immediate family members
• Prepaid card with a monthly allowance for grocery purchases
• Monthly reimbursements for Wi-Fi/electricity expenses
• Monthly reimbursements for training/English classes
• 100% covered "Plan Total" membership at Sportclub
• A flexible vacation policy

About the Company

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Coach, eBay, and OpenAI.

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.