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EXP is hiring: Motion Graphics Designer in Chicago

EXP, Chicago, IL, United States, 60601


Job Description

At EXP, we're driven to provide innovative solutions for the world's built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world's most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients, and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Motion Graphic Designer for Chicago, IL

Your work environment at EXP

We are currently seeking a Motion Graphic Designer to join our Corporate Marketing team. As a Motion Graphic Designer, you will partner with creatives to develop engaging animations, motion graphics and edit videos for content across digital channels. Your work will directly contribute to delivering high-quality, visually engaging messages to our internal and external audiences. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives with little oversight, consistently delivering ideas and visually engaging work across various digital platforms.

What a day at EXP has in store for you
  • Design and create motion graphics and videos for digital platforms, including website, social media, events and presentations.
  • Collaborate with the creative team to maintain and evolve the brand look and tone across digital channels.
  • Edit and enhance video content, ensuring seamless integration of graphics, effects, and audio, with high production quality and consistent branding.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams across North America-including creative, marketing, communications, technical and executive teams-to develop concepts, storyboards, and execute projects on time and within scope.
  • Manage assets through all stages of production and monitor project progress to meet deadlines.
  • Stay up to date with trends and best practices in motion graphics, video editing and digital storytelling.


What your experience looks like
  • 3-5 years of experience in motion graphics design, video editing or a related role, preferably within a corporate or professional services environment
  • Bachelor's degree in graphic design, animation, multimedia or a related field
  • A portfolio demonstrating motion design and video projects
  • Proficiency in industry-standard design, animation and video editing software (Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Qualifications, skills + competencies
  • Keen eye for design, layout and animation principles
  • Understanding of visual storytelling, pacing and editing techniques for video across digital platforms
  • Knowledge of video formats, compression standards and delivery methods
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and departments
  • Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines
  • A growth mindset with an eagerness to learn, adapt and improve
  • Ability to work proactively and independently

Nice to have but not required
  • Knowledge or interest in the architecture, engineering (A/E/C) space
  • Experience with 3D modeling software (Cinema 4D, Blender, Revit or similar)
  • Familiarity with scripting, expressions and/or JavaScript
  • Experience with Figma or similar web design tools/platforms


The salary range for this role is $65,000 to $80,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.

About Us

Our story
With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world's built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP's predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What makes us different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We're committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com.

About the Team

EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression.

Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at hrsupport@exp.com and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.