Motion Designer

About Us

Locaria is a leading multilingual marketing and linguistic services agency that operates across more than 90 global markets. We blend insights, data, talent and technology to take global content further for ambitious brands.​ Locaria is central to the global content solution of Stagwell, the challenger advertising network.

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Overview

We are seeking a talented, proactive Motion Designer to join our fast-paced creative studio. Reporting directly to our Motion Lead, you will be a core pillar of our video and animation team, helping to bring high-profile global brands to life.

This role is perfect for a highly organised creative who thrives in a collaborative environment. You will be stepping in to support our Lead with heavy execution, versioning, and creative ideation, ensuring our motion output remains top-tier while helping streamline our internal workflows and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Execute & animate: Bring static assets, storyboards, and KVs to life using After Effects and Premiere Pro across a variety of digital and social formats.
• Support the lead: Act as the right-hand to the Motion Lead, taking on overflow work, adapting master files, and ensuring all project deadlines are met without compromising on quality.
• Systematise: Assist in organising project files, templates, and toolkits to keep the motion department running efficiently.
• Collaborate: Work closely with our integrated design and 3D teams to ensure smooth handoffs and cohesive final deliverables.
• Quality control: Maintain a meticulous eye for detail to ensure all animations align with strict brand guidelines and technical specifications before they go out the door.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in motion design, animation, or video editing, ideally within an agency or fast-paced production hub.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro. (Familiarity with Cinema 4D or other 3D software is a bonus).
• Advanced proficiency in English is required, both written and spoken.
• A strong understanding of timing, pacing, typography, and composition. You know how to make movement feel natural and engaging.

Nice to have:

• You don't just wait for instructions; you actively look for ways to make a file cleaner, a render faster, or an animation smoother.
• You take creative direction and feedback well, communicate clearly, and enjoy working closely with a Lead to elevate the final product.
• Experience managing or supporting projects for consumer brands, ideally within a creative, digital, or marketing agency setting.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to work on global, household-name brands.
• A highly collaborative, cross-disciplinary creative team.
• Mentorship and guidance from an experienced Motion Lead to help you continue growing your technical and creative skills.

Equal Opportunities

You’ll live up to the Locarian Values:

• We take content further
• We grow together
• Celebrating Individuality
• Doing good along the way
• With care

D&I statement

Locaria is global by nature and vastly strengthened by multicultural, international and eclectic teams. Working together to achieve shared goals, our employees recognise the importance of our core value ‘celebrating individuality’, and are supported by Locaria's breadth of cultural resources and insights that attract and retain the best talent.

We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences that each person brings to our team and are fully dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities across the board, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let our team know.

Join our team and become part of a vibrant workplace and company culture that values and celebrates individuality!

Benefits:

In return for your interest and expertise, we can offer an exciting and multicultural place of work, competitive salary, wide range of benefits, and the chance to progress your career within a truly global organization.