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About the Role

Highwire’s creative team leads the strategy, design, and execution of impactful ideas that drive business impact for clients. We combine creativity with strategic storytelling to help clients stand out from competitors.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of motion graphics, video, and animated content across high-volume, fast-turnaround campaigns, while staying grounded in brand systems and standards.
• Create motion design for social content, digital campaigns, event experiences, and branded video.
• Support static design work, such as decks, presentations, and digital mockups, when needed.
• Work seamlessly with creative strategy leads, creative director, digital strategists, project managers, and digital designers to create awe-inspiring ideas, campaigns, and assets.
• Conceptualize, design, and execute motion graphics, animated content, and video assets across high-volume campaigns, maintaining brand consistency and craft quality under fast-turnaround timelines.
• Conceptualize and develop design solutions, including supporting static and digital design work, that adhere to client brand standards and meet business goals across mediums such as presentations, landing pages, and digital collateral.
• Present design work to both Highwire account teams and external clients.
• Collect and implement feedback within designated review cycles.
• Provide design support for Highwire marketing and new business initiatives, including pitch decks, marketing collateral, and agency website updates.
• Brainstorm creative concepts, independently and with account teams.
• Ensure motion and video deliverables remain consistent with client brand systems and standards, even under high-volume production demands, while also serving as a guardian of Highwire's visual brand across all visual communications.
• Provide design mentorship to junior designers, the digital team, and the wider agency.
• Execute strong time management skills and be able to independently adjust priorities according to deliverables across clients and internal teams.

Requirements

• Portfolio demonstrates strong command of motion graphics, video editing, and animation, with an understanding of pacing, timing, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to push creative boundaries while staying within brand parameters, even under high-volume production timelines.
• Expert proficiency in After Effects and Premiere.
• Strong working knowledge of Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong working knowledge of Keynote and Powerpoint/Google Slides for supporting static work.
• Buttoned-up approach to project management, with the ability to juggle multiple projects at once, both when collaborating as part of a team and when managing independently.
• Exquisite attention to detail.
• Excellent writer and communicator.
• Ability to self-motivate, pivot as needed, and voice frictions and roadblocks as they arise.
• Solution-oriented attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other creatives.
• Ability to explain the rationale for decisions in language appropriate for a non-designer audience.
• Ability to navigate client feedback effectively, even when uninformed.
• Graphic design or visual effects degree or equivalent experience with an eye for brand.
• 5+ years of professional design experience.
• At least 2+ years focused specifically on motion graphics and video production (agency experience preferred).
• A compelling portfolio showcasing motion graphics and video work at a campaign level, alongside a solid understanding of broader design principles and brand systems.
• Experience working with and creating design systems.
• A keen understanding of UX design principles, including expert knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage time independently.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, and proactively flag conflicts with account and creative teams.
• Comfortable operating in a high-volume, fast-turnaround production environment, balancing speed and scale with brand consistency and craft quality.
• A finger on the pulse of the latest design, social, and digital trends.
• Experience with AI-powered creative tools (such as generative design, motion, or video tools) is a plus.

Skills

• Motion graphics
• Video editing
• Animation
• After Effects
• Premiere
• Figma
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• InDesign
• Keynote
• Powerpoint
• Google Slides
• Project management
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• UX design
• Accessibility standards
• Brand systems
• Design systems

Location

• New York, NY (Hybrid)
• San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)
• Remote (California)
• Remote (Colorado)
• Remote (Connecticut)
• Remote (Florida)
• Remote (Georgia)
• Remote (Illinois)
• Remote (Iowa)
• Remote (Kansas)
• Remote (Maryland)
• Remote (Massachusetts)
• Remote (Michigan)
• Remote (New Hampshire)
• Remote (New Jersey)
• Remote (New York)
• Remote (North Carolina)
• Remote (Ohio)
• Remote (Oregon)
• Remote (Pennsylvania)
• Remote (Rhode Island)
• Remote (South Carolina)
• Remote (Tennessee)
• Remote (Texas)
• Remote (Utah)
• Remote (Virginia)
• Remote (Washington)
• Remote (Washington, D.C.)

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Remote

Experience Level

• Senior
• 5+ years of professional design experience
• 2+ years focused on motion graphics and video production

Education Level

• Graphic design or visual effects degree or equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

• $100,000 to $125,000

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Generous paid time off
• Extended summer breaks
• Extended winter breaks
• Early log-off on Fridays
• FSA options
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Annual Growth Mindset stipend
• Monthly technology reimbursement
• Wellness benefit program
• 501c3 donation matching program
• Mentorship opportunities
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Monthly recognition and team celebrations
• Employee referral bonuses
• New business referral bonuses
• Quarterly Highwire events and team gatherings
• Dog-friendly office environment

About the Company

• Highwire is a strategic marketing communications agency at the intersection of innovation and industry.
• We partner with ambitious companies and established brands to navigate complexity, lead markets, and grow with purpose.
• With integrated expertise in strategic marketing and communications, corporate reputation, creative, and insights, we cut through the noise to deliver bold ideas and measurable impact across B2B technology, healthcare, cybersecurity, energy, professional and financial services, and more.
• At Highwire, we believe that storytelling fuels transformation.
• We know that the most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives.
• As a values-driven agency, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone—regardless of age, race/ethnicity, size, shape, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and different abilities–can feel safe, celebrated and worthy.
• We ensure that every Highwire Walker has the requisite support to soar in their careers.
• Our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging is foundational and embedded in our business and culture.
• We aspire to change our industry and build a better future for all.
• Our people-first culture is driven by four core values: Team Empowerment, Growth Mindset, Inclusion Always, Fierce Distinction.
• We’re looking for individuals with big ideas, strong opinions, and the energy to bring them to life.
• If you thrive in an environment that values personal accountability, high standards, and boundless motivation, this is the opportunity for you.
• Be part of our award-winning culture and contribute to an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact.
• Highwire. Above all.

Equal Opportunity

• We foster an inclusive environment where everyone—regardless of age, race/ethnicity, size, shape, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and different abilities–can feel safe, celebrated and worthy.
• Our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging is foundational and embedded in our business and culture.
• We aspire to change our industry and build a better future for all.