The Senior Motion Designer will create and execute motion graphics and animations, collaborate with creative teams, and mentor juniors while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
Company Summary
EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Department Summary
Our marketing and advertising teams bring a unique blend of skills to tell the DISH and Sling story. Whether coordinating high-level messaging for the C-suite, interacting with journalists to drive breaking news or launching a campaign around our latest innovation, our team lends their voice to the future of communication.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
OneTen Creative is a full-service, in-house ad agency focused on delivering high-impact creative grounded in business knowledge, creative expertise, and an invested passion for our brands. From copywriters to graphic designers and everything in between, our award-winning team brings a unique blend of skills to tell the DISH story with invention. Our award-winning team supports Sling, DISH, and Boost Mobile and is one of the largest internal creative teams in Denver.
We are looking for a talented and experienced full-time Senior Motion Designer to join our growing creative team. This role offers the opportunity to lead and shape motion design work across major consumer brands and campaigns. We're looking for a creative problem-solver, strong decision-maker, and motion design expert who thrives on pushing creative boundaries and delivering exceptional results across social, broadcast, and digital platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education & Experience:
Skills and Qualifications:
Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $83,950.00/Year - $119,900.00/Year
Benefits
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits .
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Department Summary
Our marketing and advertising teams bring a unique blend of skills to tell the DISH and Sling story. Whether coordinating high-level messaging for the C-suite, interacting with journalists to drive breaking news or launching a campaign around our latest innovation, our team lends their voice to the future of communication.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
OneTen Creative is a full-service, in-house ad agency focused on delivering high-impact creative grounded in business knowledge, creative expertise, and an invested passion for our brands. From copywriters to graphic designers and everything in between, our award-winning team brings a unique blend of skills to tell the DISH story with invention. Our award-winning team supports Sling, DISH, and Boost Mobile and is one of the largest internal creative teams in Denver.
We are looking for a talented and experienced full-time Senior Motion Designer to join our growing creative team. This role offers the opportunity to lead and shape motion design work across major consumer brands and campaigns. We're looking for a creative problem-solver, strong decision-maker, and motion design expert who thrives on pushing creative boundaries and delivering exceptional results across social, broadcast, and digital platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conceptualize, design, and execute motion graphics and animations for social, broadcast, and digital platforms
- Pitch and clearly articulate concepts to internal teams and stakeholders, explaining visual direction, motion approach, and intended outcomes
- Collaborate closely with creative directors, designers, copywriters, and project/account managers to ensure creative alignment and quality
- Apply video editing, color correction/grading, sound design, and VFX to elevate final deliverables
- Maintain a strong technical understanding of video post-production and motion design requirements across multiple platforms
- Work independently and collaboratively across simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines
- Deliver video and motion design solutions that align with brand creative direction and business objectives
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members as needed
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Fine Arts, Film & Video, or equivalent
- 5-7 years of experience in motion design, video editing, video production, or a related creative role; agency or comparable in-house experience preferred
Skills and Qualifications:
- Online portfolio or reel demonstrating a diverse range of motion and video projects
- Expertise in motion design and post-production using industry-standard programs
- Proficient in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Illustrator
- Moderate to proficient understanding of Cinema 4D and Figma
- Strong skills in video editing, sound design, VFX, motion graphics, and technical motion workflows
- Strong design eye with the ability to create visually compelling storyboards to inform motion and animation direction
- Creative and efficient problem-solving abilities
- Deep understanding of motion design best practices across social, broadcast, and digital channels
- Exceptional ability to pitch and communicate creative concepts to stakeholders and teammates
- Proven ability to manage deadlines while maintaining high creative standards
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to take feedback constructively and iterate effectively
- Experience with AI tools for motion prompting and generation preferred
- Experience in videography, video production, and/or photography is a plus
Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $83,950.00/Year - $119,900.00/Year
Benefits
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits .
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
Top Skills
Adobe After Effects
Cinema 4D
Figma
Illustrator
Premiere Pro
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