Senior Motion Designer (Remote, PA, US)

• Location: Home-based or hybrid, United States – Eastern time zone.

• * Position Summary:
• * As a Senior Motion Designer, you are an expert craftsperson and creative partner who brings brand stories to life through movement. You create motion work that is imaginative, strategic, and system-driven, extending brand worlds across campaigns, products, and experiences.
• * You live and breathe animation and storytelling, and you thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with the Executive Creative Director, video/media, designers, strategists, and writers. You help push the boundaries of motion at Bentley, leading projects, inspiring others, and crafting work that resonates both visually and emotionally.
• * Responsibilities:
• *

• Create Brand-Defining Motion

• Design and execute high-quality motion systems, from campaign animations and product launches to expressive brand identities.
• Translate brand strategy and creative concepts into clear motion principles.
• Ensure motion feels intentional, distinctive, and aligned with Bentley’s broader brand system.
• * Collaborate Across Disciplines
• Partner closely with video/Media, designers, strategists, writers, and product teams to bring motion thinking into projects early.
• Contribute creatively during immersion and strategy phases, helping shape ideas before execution.
• Take direction and feedback thoughtfully, using it to elevate the work.
• * Lead Through Craft
• Own motion workstreams on projects, setting a high bar for quality and execution.
• Support and inspire other designers through example, critique, and collaboration.
• Help evolve motion standards and best practices within the studio.
• * Present & Communicate
• Help build compelling presentations and confidently talk through motion concepts and work-in-progress.
• Clearly articulate creative decisions to internal teams and clients.
• * Collaborate, Present & Execute
• Build strong narratives, lead presentations, and run workshops with internal stakeholders and partners.
• Confidently defend creative decisions while embracing feedback.
• * Work Hands-On
• Spend the majority of your time designing and animating.
• Move fluidly between concepting, storyboarding, prototyping, and final execution.
• * Stay Organized & In Sync
• Manage your time effectively across multiple projects.
• Communicate clearly around timelines, feedback, and delivery to support a smooth creative process.
• * This is an individual contributor role.
• This is a full-time role expected to work 40 hours per week.
• This role requires communication with Managers, peers and other colleagues of the company in person, and/or by utilizing Microsoft Teams chat, calling and meeting functions.
• Requires sitting or standing at will while performing work on a computer (or any other physical requirements).
• * Qualifications:
• *

• 5–8+ years of experience in motion design, ideally within brand or studio environments.

• A portfolio showcasing brand-led motion work, systems thinking, and strong storytelling.
• Exceptional taste in timing, composition, typography in motion, and visual rhythm.
• Strong collaboration skills and a positive, proactive mindset.
• Confidence presenting work and discussing creative ideas with clarity and confidence.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for evolvin