Lead Motion Designer / Editor

The role

As a Lead Motion Designer / Editor, you will be a hands-on creative leader responsible for defining and delivering motion design, editorial, and VFX work.

You will use motion as a storytelling tool, shaping rhythm, pacing, and emotional impact across all deliverables, while mentoring team members and collaborating closely with clients.

You will thrive in this role if you are:

• A creative storyteller who understands motion beyond execution
• Comfortable leading and elevating other designers
• Confident presenting ideas and creative rationale to clients
• Detail-oriented, with strong craft and quality standards

Role responsibilities

• Lead the creative direction of motion design and editing across projects
• Design and execute high-impact motion, 3D, and VFX work
• Shape storytelling through pacing, rhythm, transitions, and visual flow
• Develop original motion languages and visual systems
• Create content for brand films, pitch materials, digital experiences, and campaigns
• Extend motion design into web, apps, and interactive platforms
• Provide creative direction and feedback to team members
• Ensure quality through attention to timing, detail, and craft execution
• Present and explain creative decisions clearly to clients, linking design to strategy
• Contribute to high-stakes content such as sizzles, launches, and proposals

Minimum qualifications

• Proven experience in motion design, editorial, and VFX (senior/lead level)
• Strong expertise in After Effects and video editing tools (e.g., DaVinci Resolve)
• Advanced capabilities in 3D tools (Cinema 4D or Blender)
• Experience delivering high-quality VFX and compositing work
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling, pacing, and narrative structure
• Experience collaborating with teams and reviewing creative work
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Strong client-facing communication skills

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working in creative studios, agencies, or production environments
• Strong skills in design tools such as Illustrator, Photoshop, or Figma
• Experience translating motion into digital products (web/apps)
• Additional language skills (Spanish or Portuguese)
• Experience mentoring or leading teams

Additional requirement

• Portfolio must include examples of generative AI integration in motion/content work

The benefits

This is a full-time role based in Mexico

Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer:

• Flexibility, with remote and hybrid work options (country-dependent)
• Career advancement, with international mobility and professional development programs
• Learning and development, with access to cutting-edge tools, training and industry experts

Our benefits are tailored to each location. Your Talent Partner will provide full details during the hiring process.