Motion Designer

Motion Designer

Always apply through our website:
 We will reach out by email if you are selected for the next step. Either way, we appreciate your interest and the time you spent getting to know us.

Who Are You?

You're a mid-level Motion Designer with a few solid years under your belt who knows how to turn ideas into motion that actually works in the real world. You're comfortable owning projects from concept through execution, thinking in systems, and adapting your work across different clients and brands. You're detail-oriented, collaborative, and proactive — able to take direction and guidance, then move ideas forward with confidence. You're open to feedback, comfortable presenting your thinking, and curious about new tools and better ways of working.

What's The Role?

You'll be creating motion design for client work primarily in dental and optometry, helping bring campaigns, brand systems, and content to life across social, web, email, and explainer-style videos. You'll work closely with writers, designers, editors, strategists and team lead to translate ideas into motion that's clear, engaging, and on-brand. This role offers the opportunity to influence how motion and video are used across client work, contribute to scalable creative systems, and grow your exposure to branding, campaign thinking, and creative strategy — with strong creative leadership and collaboration along the way.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of motion design for client campaigns, brands, and content across multiple channels
• Translate creative concepts, scripts, and storyboards into polished motion work
• Design motion systems that can scale and adapt across dental and optometry clients
• Collaborate closely with writers, designers, editors, and creative leads throughout the creative process
• Balance creativity, clarity, timelines, and scalability in your work
• Apply systems thinking to ensure consistency and efficiency across motion deliverables
• Use AI tools thoughtfully to explore ideas, speed up workflows, and improve output
• Participate in client-facing conversations, clearly explaining creative decisions and concepts
• Contribute ideas that elevate how motion and video are used across client work
• Support team growth by sharing knowledge and helping upskill designers over time
  

Required Experience & Skills

• Legally able to work in Canada and located in Calgary, AB.
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent corporate work experience.
  
• 4+ years of experience in motion design, with a portfolio demonstrating a range of motion styles and applications
• 2+ years of experience in customer service or hospitality (serving or bartending experience is considered a strong asset).
  
• Strong proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro
• Experience working in Figma (or similar tools) within a collaborative or systems-based design environment
• Experience using AI tools in creative workflows (e.g., Midjourney, Runway, or similar)
• Experience creating motion for social, web, and explainer-style content
• Comfort working within brand systems and adapting motion across multiple clients
• Experience participating in client-facing conversations and presenting creative work
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Comfortable receiving feedback and iterating quickly
  

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Lottie or other web-based animation formats
• Familiarity with Cinema 4D, 3D tools, or similar software

Who is POD Marketing?

POD Marketing is a full-service agency that works across marketing, consulting, and HR to help clients solve real business challenges.

Behind that work is an incredible group of people. We put just as much care into supporting our team as we do our clients, creating an environment where people feel trusted, supported, and inspired to do their best work. This role sits within our Dental and Eye Care divisions (SmileShop Dental Marketing and Marketing4ECPs), working directly with practice owners to build and execute marketing strategies for their practices.

At POD, culture isn't about perks (though we have those too). It's about how you feel at work: accepted for who you are, encouraged to grow, and surrounded by people who want to see you succeed. That approach has earned us multiple awards, including recognition as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures.

To learn more about our culture, watch this video: , visit the POD Marketing YouTube channel and check out our reviews on Glassdoor.

What's in it for You?

At POD Marketing, we work hard, have fun, and genuinely support each other. We believe people do their best work when they feel valued, trusted, and balanced; and we've built an environment that makes that possible.

You'll enjoy three weeks of paid vacation, twelve flex days, a Passion Day to spend however you choose, and a company-wide MeMonday to prioritize mental health. We offer a thirty-day remote work policy for when you need a change of scenery, twenty-six hours of paid volunteer time each year, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and spending accounts.

Growth and development are part of life here. You'll have access to mentorship, leadership programs like LEAD, and ongoing learning opportunities designed to help you grow your skills and career. You'll also have regular one-on-one check-ins, quarterly performance conversations, and a culture of continuous feedback that keeps you supported and clear on expectations.

Our downtown Calgary office is bright, modern, and stocked with good coffee, snacks, and great people. We offer discounts with local vendors and a culture that's collaborative, energetic, and built on trust and respect.

How to Apply

At POD, we believe "that most job requirements and conceptual knowledge are easily trainable. But you can't teach drive, ambition, or passion." (Take a look at this article, Finding Your Unicorn, written by our President, Kevin Wilhelm). Our hiring managers consider alignment with our core values and passion for our company culture to be as valuable as experience and education. 

Finding the right fit is important to us, and we put real care into reviewing applications. This is your chance to show us who you are: your voice, your attention to detail, and your excitement about joining the team. Take a few extra minutes to help us see why this opportunity is the right fit for you.

We often see strong candidates miss out because of preventable issues like missing cover letters, referencing the wrong job title or company, or submitting unedited AI-generated content. We encourage the use of AI to streamline your process, but your application should still reflect your voice and accuracy. If this role excites you, let that show in how you apply.

A few tips to stand out:

• Submit an up-to-date resume that highlights the skills and experience we are looking for
• Include a personalized cover letter or a video cover letter (one is required, both are not necessary)
• Share why this specific role excites you and how your background connects to it
• Make sure your application is error-free (especially the basics like company name and job title)
• Answer the application questions with intention. Your responses don't need to be long; quality over quantity matters
• If you use AI, review and edit so it sounds like you and is factually correct (no - passion and innovation are not our core values, no matter what ChatGPT tells you)
• Review the posted salary range before you apply and make sure it aligns with what you're comfortable with
• If you choose to submit a video cover letter, keep it short and engaging (under 2 minutes, please)

Always apply through our website:  We will reach out by email if you are selected for the next step. Either way, we appreciate your interest and the time you spent getting to know us.

At POD Marketing, we believe in creating an inclusive work environment, which is why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider and evaluate all qualified candidates based on their qualifications without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.