Senior Motion Designer

Senior Motion Designer

This is a full-time, in-person position located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

About Us

audiochuck is a fast-growing, dynamic company driven by our mission to tell the right stories, in the right ways, for the right reasons. Our team is made up of immensely passionate people who love what we do and don’t stop until we’re proud. Excellence is required at audiochuck – we have a responsibility (and privilege) to honor the voices of those whose stories we tell.

We approach our content with empathy, compassion, and a genuine desire to make a difference. Advocacy is an essential part of the audiochuck culture as we strive to positively impact victims and their families through use of our time, money, and resources.

Committed to developing our people and fostering a long-term team of talented media professionals, we are seeking motivated top talent to join our amazing team. If you’re exceptional at what you do, possess an innate desire to work hard alongside a team to create something meaningful, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, audiochuck may be a good fit for you.

About the Senior Motion Designer Role

As a Senior Motion Designer, you will collaborate closely with the Senior Designer and Marketing team to create captivating motion graphic projects and videos that promote Audiochuck and its collective brands. Your work will support weekly, seasonal, and new brand launches, while upholding our visual standards of excellence. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to both marketing initiatives and production needs, combining storytelling and motion design expertise to make a meaningful impact.

What You’ll Do

• This role requires a strong understanding of both video editing and motion graphics to create world-class visuals.

• Work on projects promoting Audiochuck and its sub-brands, heavily supporting the #1 show, Crime Junkie. This includes work for weekly, seasonal, and new shows.

• As part of the Marketing team, you will develop captivating videos for various digital platforms, with a primary focus on creating commercials for paid ads (Meta, Hulu). Other platforms include: YouTube, social media, the Crime Junkie Fan Club app, presentations, web, and more.

• Storyboard and translate creative briefs into high-quality deliverables that meet project objectives, with a keen ability to interpret a script or vision into a visually engaging sequence.

• Elevate the viewer experience: transform raw video content into polished visual storytelling for videos 90 seconds or less.

• Create compelling narratives with a strong understanding of key principles in visual storytelling such as: composition, framing, kinetic typography, pacing, rhythm, and special effects.

• Work on an array of creative motion projects like giphy stickers and social videos to animated billboards and video pitches or sizzle reels.

• Maintain a high level of quality, visual consistency, and vibrant brand representation across all projects.

• Show proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, and supporting programs like Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop. (Cinema 4D or Blender is a plus, but not required.)

• Optimize videos for various screen sizes and resolutions.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and explore innovative techniques in motion design.

• Provide supporting video assets to the Production Department as needed.

• Organize and maintain files within the company’s storage structure.

What You Will Bring to the Table

• A degree in design, art, animation, or a related field is preferred.

• At least 5 years of experience in video editing and motion design, ideally in an agency or in-house setting.

• A portfolio showcasing your work is required to be considered for this position.

• Expertise in tools like Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop.

• Knowledge of export settings for paid ads on platforms like Hulu and Meta.

• Proven ability to storyboard and translate creative briefs into compelling visuals.

• Experience creating video commercials and sizzle reels.

• Exceptional visual storytelling skills with an attention to detail.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What audiochuck Will Bring to the Table

• A talented and collaborative team passionate about storytelling.
• A culture that values advocacy, diversity, and mental health.
• Competitive base salary and bonus incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and company-sponsored events and activities.
• The opportunity to work on shows from a leading network for true crime podcasts.