Motion Graphic Designer

About AV Communications

AV Communications (AVC) is a Toronto-based multicultural marketing agency on a mission to create a more inclusive future through marketing. We help brands connect authentically with Canada's diverse communities through insight-driven strategy, creative, media and digital. AVC has been recognized as one of Canada's Top Growing Companies by The Globe and Mail's Report on Business for four consecutive years.

Role Summary

The Motion Graphic Designer brings our clients' brands and ideas to life through animation, video and motion design. You create engaging motion content across social, digital, broadcast and out-of-home, from concept through final delivery.

What You Bring to the Role

You have a strong eye for design, typography, timing and storytelling, and a portfolio that shows it.

You can take a concept or static design and turn it into motion that is on brand, on message and made for the channel it will run in.

You collaborate well, take feedback constructively and manage your time to meet deadlines without compromising quality.

What You'll Do

Create

Concept, design and animate motion graphics, videos and animated assets for social, digital, broadcast and out-of-home campaigns.

Collaborate

Work closely with art directors, copywriters, designers and account teams to develop ideas and bring them to life. Contribute to brainstorms and creative development.

Craft and Quality

Maintain a high standard of craft, brand consistency and technical quality. Stay current on motion design trends, tools and techniques.

Deliver

Manage your work against timelines and feedback rounds. Prepare final files to the correct platform specifications and keep project files organized.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and animate motion graphics, video content and animated assets across channels.
• Develop storyboards, style frames and animatics to present concepts.
• Edit video footage and integrate typography, graphics, sound and effects.
• Adapt and version content for multiple formats, platforms and languages.
• Apply brand guidelines consistently across all motion work.
• Incorporate feedback from creative leads, account teams and clients.
• Export and deliver final files to the correct technical specifications.
• Maintain organized project files and asset libraries.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of motion design experience, ideally in an agency or studio environment.
• A portfolio or demo reel showing strong motion design, animation and typography skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, and strong skills in Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience with 3D tools (e.g., Cinema 4D or Blender) is an asset.
• Understanding of social and digital platform specifications and best practices.
• Diploma or degree in motion design, animation, graphic design or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with AI-assisted creative tools is an asset.

Posting Details

Vacancy
This posting is for [an existing vacancy / a future talent pool and not a current vacancy].

Use of artificial intelligence
AV Communications does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for this position.

Application follow-up
We will let all candidates who are interviewed for this position know the outcome of their application within 45 days of their final interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AV Communications is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities and audiences we serve, and to maintaining a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this position.

Accommodation
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please contact careersavc@avcomm.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs. All information will be kept confidential.