Motion & Postproduction - Leader

WHAT YOU OFFER USWe are seeking an accomplished and hands-on Motion & Post-Production Lead to shape and elevate the craft of motion design, CGI, and post-production within one of the world’s most advanced global creative production hubs.This role combines creative craftsmanship with technical leadership, ensuring high-end delivery across motion graphics, special effects (SFX), visual effects (VFX), CGI, compositing, animation, color grading, and finishing.You will lead a multi-disciplinary team of artists, animators, and editors who bring static campaigns to life — turning creative ideas into cinematic brand experiences for global clients across retail, digital, and life sciences.Your key roles and responsibilities will include:1. Motion & Post-Production Leadership- Lead the end-to-end motion and post-production pipeline, from storyboard to final delivery.- Drive excellence across 2D/3D animation, compositing, tracking, rotoscoping, color grading, and finishing.- Collaborate closely with creative directors, producers, and account teams to interpret briefs into motion-first executions.- Ensure the highest visual fidelity, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines across deliverables.2. Creative & Technical Execution- Be hands-on in motion graphics, VFX, CGI, and color workflows using industry-standard tools (After Effects, Nuke, Cinema4D, Maya, Houdini, Blender, DaVinci Resolve, Flame).- Direct and review the work of designers, compositors, and editors to maintain the studio’s creative benchmark.- Introduce new motion design techniques, animation trends, and post-production workflows to enhance storytelling.- Supervise pack-shot adaptation, beauty retouching, and complex compositing across global campaigns.3. Workflow, Process & Quality Governance- Establish best practices and workflow templates for motion and post projects across short-form, digital, and broadcast media.- Define rendering, file-management, and QC standards to ensure delivery consistency.- Partner with automation and technology teams to identify automation or AI-assisted opportunities (e.g., frame clean-up, keying, upscaling, or versioning).- Manage studio capacity, scheduling, and quality control for multiple simultaneous projects.4. Team Development & Capability Growth- Lead, mentor, and upskill a team of motion designers, compositors, colorists, and editors.- Drive internal training on new software, motion trends, and cinematic design principles.- Build a strong creative feedback culture — balancing mentorship with performance accountability.- Partner with recruitment to onboard top creative and technical talent in the motion and post-production space.5. Collaboration & Integration- Work closely with regional teams (AMS, EMEA, APAC) to align motion output with campaign needs and market nuances.- Collaborate with the Digital, Print, and Automation teams to ensure seamless integration of motion assets in multi-channel campaigns.- Engage in new business pitches and creative development discussions, providing technical insight and creative elevation.GREAT TO HAVE:- 15+ years of experience in motion graphics, post-production, VFX, and CGI, preferably within large advertising, film, or creative-production environments.- Deep hands-on proficiency in:- Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator- Cinema4D, Maya, Houdini, Blender- Nuke, Fusion, or Flame for compositing- DaVinci Resolve for color grading and finishing- Strong understanding of animation principles, visual storytelling, lighting, camera, and timing.- Proven experience leading teams delivering broadcast, digital, and short-form video content at scale.- Strong eye for composition, detail, and brand expression through motion.- Familiarity with AI-assisted tools for video enhancement, rotoscoping, and content generation (e.g., Runway, Sora, Pika, Topaz, Kaiber, etc.).- Experience collaborating with sound, music, and VO production to complete audiovisual packages.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Experience in studio setup, pipeline design, and workflow automation for motion/VFX.- Exposure to AR/VR, 3D visualization, or immersive content creation.- Knowledge of scripting or plug-in integration for efficiency (Python, JavaScript for After Effects, or Houdini scripts).- Experience in color management workflows (ACES, HDR, LUTs).- Prior leadership in a creative production, post house, or integrated agency environment.