Senior Motion and Social Media Designer (fmd)

Who we are

As a digital hub for directory brands we connect people with SMEs help with the digitalisation of public authorities and companies and try to bring our know-how and new technologies into our own projects and services.

As a Motion Designer youll help us tell our story through motion and video from social-first content to product explainers and brand campaigns. Youll also take ownership of our social media channels and handle filming as part of the end-to-end creation process.

Tasks

Your mission

Together with the team youll build a scalable motion system and video content across 3 brands creating a consistent motion style reusable formats and high-quality content that performs across social channels.

What youll be doing

Ship work youre proud of

• Create motion and video content end-to-end: concept storyboard filming editing sound and final delivery
• Develop reusable video and motion templates (intros/outros lower thirds transitions social formats) to speed up production
• Produce social-first assets: reels/shorts ads explainers behind-the-scenes partner content

Identify and drive enhancements

• Own and improve our social media presence: content planning filming reels/shorts creative testing and iteration based on performance
• Collaborate with the team to ensure visuals copy and narrative work together
• Maintain a high quality bar: consistency pacing audio accessibility basics (e.g. captions)

Use the full range of motion skills to discover design and deliver

• Translate complex ideas into clear stories through motion design visual metaphors and editing
• Support campaigns and launches with video motion graphics and social storytelling

Own your impact

• Youll actively shape our creative workflows and help the team build repeatable scalable content processes

Requirements

What you bring

Motion / Video

• Several years of experience in motion design and video production (in-house agency or freelance)
• Strong sense of timing storytelling composition and clean motion craft
• Confidence filming on location (basic setup lighting audio) and editing efficiently
• Ability to handle multiple formats and platforms (TikTok/IG/LinkedIn/YouTube) and adapt quickly

Tools

• Advanced skills in industry standard design tools including Figma Google Workspace Notion and Adobe Creative Suite
• Bonus: experience with lightweight production gear templates and content systems

Team

• Its we not me: Our team of motivated and talented individuals is collectively empowered to build extraordinary thing with people from all types of competencies from Engineers and Product Designers to Marketeers
• Comfort sharing work early and often receiving feedback and collaborating openly across functions
• Fluent in English German is a Plus: Although the industry requires fluent English most of our teams and clients are based in Germany

Benefits

What we offer

• Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture: Enjoy the freedom to work independently in a setting with flat hierarchies and rapid decision making
• Flexible work options: You have the autonomy to shape your work schedule whether youre working remotely from our office or even on site with our partners
• A valid work permit is required: If necessary we will help you with the process of applying for a Blue Card during your employment
• A motivated team: Collaborate with a driven group committed to developing innovative solutions for the skilled trades industry
• Real creative input: Your ideas are not just welcome they are actively evaluated and pipelined for development
• Competitive compensation: Benefit from an attractive base salary paired with individualized bonuses tied to key performance indicators

What well need

Were committed to building an inclusive workplace where people feel respected supported and able to do their best work. We hire based on skills experience and potential regardless of background.

If this role excites you but you dont meet every requirement we still encourage you to apply. Research suggests people from underrepresented groups in particular may be less likely to apply unless they meet every listed requirement.

Wed much rather hear from you and have a conversation please send over

• Cover letter and CV
• A portfolio of well crafted impactful work that solves real problems for real people