Deputy Director - Motion Design at Cox Enterprises | Atlanta, GA | $89K/yr – $134K/yr

Cox Enterprises

Deputy Director - Motion Design

Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

$89K/yr – $134K/yrManager6+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive motion design leadership as Deputy Director of Motion Design to elevate brand storytelling across campaigns and platforms.

Oversee concept-to-delivery of motion assets and mentor the team.
Must-have: 6+ years in motion design with strong After Effects and typography skills.
Standout: Experience leading cross-functional teams and shaping visual systems.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage motion design assignments from concept through delivery, providing mentorship, creative direction, and technical guidance to ensure consistently high standards of quality and execution.
Conceptualize, design, and animate motion graphics that enhance brand storytelling across corporate campaigns, digital platforms, social media, websites, and internal communications.
Collaborate with cross‑functional partners, including video editors, art directors, designers, producers, and creative leads, to develop motion treatments, style frames, and animation systems aligned with strategic and campaign objectives.
Translate abstract ideas, brand strategies, and creative briefs into clear, engaging visual narratives using animation, kinetic typography, and motion systems.
Design and deliver motion assets such as titles, transitions, visual effects, and animated graphics across a wide range of content types, including branded content, product marketing, and enterprise communications.
Integrate 3D elements and advanced animation techniques when appropriate to enhance storytelling and elevate visual impact.
Ensure all motion work adheres to brand guidelines and company values while identifying opportunities to evolve and extend visual systems in thoughtful, innovative ways.
Execute motion assets across multiple formats and aspect ratios, including vertical, square, and 16:9, optimized for public‑facing and internal platforms.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing creative excellence with timelines, accuracy, and delivery requirements.
Stay current on industry trends, tools, and best practices, fostering innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth within the motion design team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Animation, etc.) and 6+ years of experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a Master’s degree with 4+ years or a Ph.D. with 1+ year of experience. A non-degreed candidate with have 10+ years of experience.
Demonstrated expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop).
A body of work showcasing innovative motion design across diverse platforms.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
Strong motion design judgment with a deep understanding of typography, composition, color, and visual hierarchy as applied to motion.
Ability to concept, storyboard, and execute motion projects from initial concept through final delivery.
Ability to incorporate feedback efficiently and iterate quickly while maintaining quality standards.

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Animation, or a related field
5+ years of professional motion design experience, preferably in an agency setting
Familiarity with 3D software is highly desirable
Commitment to community involvement and creating a positive impact

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members.
Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Cox Enterprises

4.4 Glassdoor

Thousands of employees, one goal: empower people today to build a better future for the next generation. How do we do that? By disrupting industries. By treating our employees as our most important resource. By improving the quality of life in our communities and by protecting our planet. We create a culture with flexible career growth, generous benefits and an environment where you’re empowered to make time for teammates, family, friends and yourself. Founded in 1898, Cox’s legacy of innovation continues to drive us forward today. We know great things never came from comfort zones. Today we’re powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications, pioneering greener modes of transportation and hatching new technologies to slash the glut of global waste. Through our investments and our major divisions — Cox Communications and Cox Automotive — we’re focused on the future of mobility, connectivity and sustainability. We are a global, family-owned organization with a purpose. Come build a better future with us and make your mark.

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

35K employees (3,396 in marketing)

www.coxenterprises.com

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