Manager, Motion Design & Animation

We are looking for a Manager, Motion Design & Animation to lead the development of dynamic, visually compelling motion graphics and animations that elevate our brand storytelling. This role is responsible for concepting, designing, and executing high-quality motion content, ensuring alignment with brand identity and marketing objectives. The ideal candidate has a strong design sensibility, deep expertise in animation, and a strategic mindset, translating creative direction and trend insights into motion concepts. They will create storyboards, propose animation approaches, and execute polished motion graphics that enhance video content and brand experiences, bringing a relentless drive to push content to the next level.

Motion Design & Animation

• Design and animate high-quality motion graphics, 2D/3D animations, and kinetic typography for brand storytelling and initiatives.
• Execute visually compelling animations that enhance video content, digital experiences, and campaign assets.
• Ensure all motion design aligns with brand guidelines, creative direction, and storytelling objectives.

Concept Development & Storyboarding

• Create storyboards, style frames, and motion concepts to align stakeholders on creative direction.
• Propose motion design approaches informed by creative trends, audience insights, and brand strategy.
• Collaborate with videographers, editors, and designers to integrate motion seamlessly into broader content projects.

Innovation & Industry Trends

• Stay ahead of motion design trends, animation techniques, and emerging technologies to push creative boundaries.
• Explore and experiment with new animation styles and tools to continuously elevate motion content.
• Provide thought leadership on best practices for motion storytelling, pacing, and engagement.
  

• 6+ years of experience in motion design, animation, and motion storytelling, ideally working in-house for a brand or at an agency.
• Bachelor's degree in Motion Design, Animation, Graphic Design, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience in motion design.
• A strong portfolio showcasing experience in motion design, animation, and visual storytelling is required.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Illustrator, and other industry-standard software.
• Strong ability to storyboard, develop motion concepts, and present ideas to align creative direction with stakeholders.
• Strong storytelling and design sensibility, with the ability to create engaging content that aligns with brand messaging.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong collaboration skills and a keen eye for detail, pacing, and composition.
  

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers - Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world - putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.

For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and www.lacolombe.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.