Sr. Designer (Denver, Chicago)

Motive is an agency and creative studio focusing on the development of integrated creative platforms and executional programs. Were a collective of deep thinkers artistic mavens executional top guns and cultural connoisseurs. We are focused on creating relationships through deep levels of engagement between brands and their consumersrelationships that translate into tangible results for our clients. And we do it with sharp creative across a range of tactical channels.

As pioneers in the area of content digital consumer engagement and innovative experiential programsand award winners in the areas of TV event digital and socialMotive has created an environment where team members are given an opportunity to stretch and flex their creative and executional muscles daily. We are a team of hard-working fast-moving energetic passionate driven straight-talking creative thinkers. We like being challenged and we love the collaboration necessary to succeed.

If this sounds like a place you would thrive lets make something happen.

• Concept design and execute a wide variety of creative deliverables across branding advertising digital brand experience commerce packaging and content-driven projects.
• Take ownership of projects and design workstreams from concept through final execution ensuring creative excellence at every stage.
• Contribute meaningful visual ideas design-driven thinking and creative solutions during brainstorming and concept development sessions.
• Collaborate closely with Creative Directors Art Directors writers strategists account teams and production partners to develop innovative and effective creative work.
• Create thoughtful design systems and visual frameworks that can scale across campaigns experiences and brand touchpoints.
• Present work confidently to internal teams and clients clearly articulating creative rationale and design decisions.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Provide guidance feedback and mentorship to junior designers when appropriate helping elevate the overall quality of work across the team.
• Continuously push creative boundaries challenge conventions and inspire those around you to produce stronger work.
• Stay current on emerging design trends technologies tools and cultural movements that influence our clients and audiences.

• 6 - 10 years of design experience preferably within an advertising branding or integrated creative agency environment.
• Exceptional portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual thinking visual storytelling and execution across a variety of mediums.
• Expert understanding of typography layout composition branding and visual communication principles.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with experience presenting and defending creative work to both internal teams and clients.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite Google Workspace and Figma with After Effects expertise a plus
• Proven ability to independently manage projects from concept through completion while balancing multiple priorities.
• Experience developing visual identities campaign systems and integrated brand experiences is highly desirable.
• Illustration motion design animation 3D AI-assisted creative workflows or other specialized design skills are a plus.

Motive is an equal opportunity employer! We believe that a diverse team makes us stronger and smarter.

Motive recruits employs trains compensates and promotes regardless of race religion color national origin sex gender identity disability age veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We offer an inspiring working environment and great benefits including health dental vision matching 401-k flex time off and more. The starting salary for this position is between $80000 and $100000 annually based on experience.

Motive has a clear vision: to be a creative leader where a diverse mix of talented people want to come to stay and do their best work. We know our company succeeds by the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.