Technical Motion Designer

This role is part of our Creative & Media team based in Rotterdam and Amsterdam. Our team is a vibrant mix of talents, ranging from Creatives, Influencer Marketers, Brand & Content Strategists to Account Managers, Programmatic and Marketing Automation Consultants. Together, we blend imaginative storytelling and performance-driven strategies with cutting-edge technology to create engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients like Netflix, Canva, Foot Locker, Philips & Biscoff.

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

• Become a Design Automation Expert: Upskill in automation and tech knowledge to attain expertise; explore the intricacies of creative automation processes, from data feeds to templates & master the basics of building and managing data feeds.
• Content Creation: Produce inspiring and well-crafted designs that bring the campaigns for our clients to live 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

• Expert in After Effects (expressions/scripts/javascript)
• Experience crafting templates, design systems or similar tools; with the goal to facilitate streamlined asset production
• Interest in video automations technologies and AI tooling
• Experience as a Tech/Motion Designer or similar role
• Well-familiar with the Adobe creative suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition)
• Experience with Figma
• Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with a team and clients
• Expert in 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
• Strong attention to visual detail and quality.

Nice to have:

• Experience creating, managing & debugging data feeds.
• Experience with other automation software such as: Celtra or Smartly
• Experience with Display/web development

WE OFFER

• A flexible, hybrid working policy (2-3 days from the office, depending on location) and the opportunity to work from abroad for 13 weeks a year.
• 24 vacation days per year and the possibility to buy an unlimited number of extra vacation days.
• DEPT®/YOU Learning Menu and DEPT®/YOU Special Programs. Develop your skills with courses and programs tailored to your needs.
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform, gym and wellness discounts, and healthy lunches at the office.
• Get a discount on your lease bike and ride in style. You can also enjoy hassle free-commutes with an NS Business Card.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021, has been named a Great Place To Work since 2022 in the Netherlands and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!

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.