**Introduction** The IBM Blue Studio design practice is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Motion Designer who is passionate about animation and illustration as an element of brand experience and design. The professional must have an ability to bring static images to life, an aptitude for and understanding of the power of compelling stories, and a keen eye for a modernist approach in animation design. The right candidate should have conceptual skills in creating innovative motion work aligned to identity systems, and experience working across animation platforms and instance types. Work will include a range of animated and video assets, including large-scale event experiences and assets for online platforms. **Your role and responsibilities** * Execute 2D/3D animations across various mediums from conception, design, through execution. * Work independently on complex motion projects. * Produce sketches, storyboards, and develop animated sequences and stories. * Bring abstract concepts to life, communicating a story with an economical and identity-aligned approach to animation. * Maintain a deep understanding of IBM’s business strategies and goals. * Hold command of IBM brand’s vision, systems, and documentation. * Work with leadership and design team members to establish priority, fidelity and delivery of tasks. * Effectively communicate conceptual ideas and detailed design rationale both verbally and visually. * Speak and present to a range of stakeholders. * Ensure quality control and outcomes. **Required technical and professional expertise** * A passion for well-conceived and crafted animation, and the ability to distinguish good, innovative animation design from bad, careless work. * A personal portfolio of animated experiences built across assets, ideally tailored to a brand identity. * Knowledge of grids, typography, graphic design, color, layout, iconography, imagery, and design patterns and systems to address ambiguous, complex problems and projects. * Demonstrated problem solving skills and idea generation, effectively visualizing and creating concepts into the end products. * A history of investigating, innovating, and developing trends in animation and motion with an emphasis on brand experience and design. * The ability to embrace feedback and review of work, accept and act upon creative/technical direction, and respond in an agile manner to data/analytics results. * Experience in an agile development environment and team. * A professional attitude that is passionate, confident, empathetic, positive and approachable. * Attention-to-detail, strong organizational skills and time management. * Good collaboration with others—creative directors, stakeholders, technical teams, partners and other designers. * 5+ years of relevant experience in a motion design position. **Preferred technical and professional experience** * BFA or MFA in graphic design (or 5+ years of hands-on digital design experience). * Applications: Adobe Creative Suite (highly proficient), AfterEffects, Blender, Cinema4D. * Applications: MS Office (.PPT/Keynote), Github. * UX familiarity. * Web standards experience and knowledge. * Strong animation and motion skills. * Sketching and storyboarding. * A portfolio of experiences is a must. IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.