Senior Motion Artist

About the Role

Monks is seeking an experienced Senior Motion Artist / Editor to join a regional creative team producing rapid-turn editorial and marketing content. Working in close partnership with client stakeholders and a distributed global team, this role will transform existing footage, design assets and approved content into polished, engaging video and motion deliverables.

The ideal candidate combines strong editing instincts with motion-design expertise. You should be equally comfortable shaping an edit, animating graphics and timing visuals to audio, while working closely with the design team to maintain a cohesive visual system.

An interest in AI, emerging technology and new approaches to creative production is essential.

In This Role, You Will

• Edit existing footage and approved content into clear, engaging video deliverables.
• Create motion graphics, animated typography, transitions and supporting visual elements.
• Apply established brand guidelines, motion principles and design systems across all work.
• Use existing content thoughtfully to make technical and editorial stories more dynamic and accessible.
• Time edits and animation precisely to voiceover, music and other audio elements.
• Partner with designers to adapt static assets, layouts, charts and graphics for motion.
• Work with technical writers and producers to maintain narrative clarity and content accuracy.
• Interpret briefs and feedback independently, identifying gaps and asking focused questions when needed.
• Create efficient workflows and reusable motion components that support rapid-turn production.
• Prepare organized project files that can be easily understood and continued by distributed teams.
• Support clear, documented handoffs when work continues across regions or shifts.
• Conduct thorough self-QA across visual quality, timing, audio, spelling, brand alignment, specifications and version control.
• Incorporate feedback quickly while maintaining craft and consistency.
• Use approved AI and creative technology tools to support editing, animation and production efficiency.
• Maintain discretion when working with confidential and highly sensitive information.

Experience You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in motion design, video editing or post-production within an agency, technology company or in-house creative organization.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• Working proficiency in Figma, including navigating files, reviewing components and exporting production-ready assets.
• Strong motion-graphics, animation and editorial storytelling skills.
• Experience working with existing footage, static design assets, voiceover and music.
• Strong understanding of pacing, timing, composition, typography and audio synchronization.
• Ability to animate charts, diagrams and technical information clearly and accurately.
• Familiarity with established brand systems, templates and reusable motion toolkits.
• Strong file organization, version-control and self-QA practices.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage rapid turnarounds and maintain quality when priorities shift.
• Experience collaborating across regions, time zones and shift-based teams.
• Ability to work an assigned nontraditional shift and participate in scheduled weekend and holiday rotations.
• Professional fluency in written and spoken English is required, as all briefs, feedback and creative deliverables will be in English.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills.
• Interest in AI, emerging technology and production innovation.

Working Model

This is a remote shift-based role supporting a global production model. Working hours will vary by assigned shift and may include early mornings, evenings, overnight coverage or other nontraditional schedules. Participation in a planned weekend and holiday rotation will also be required. Schedules will be established in advance, with some flexibility needed around urgent priorities and cross-regional handoffs.

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