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Junior Motion Designer

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In-Office
New York, NY, USA
54K-75K Annually
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New York, NY, USA
54K-75K Annually
Junior
The Junior Motion Designer creates motion assets for various digital platforms, focusing on technical growth and collaboration within a creative team, supporting artist campaigns and eCommerce initiatives.
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We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
 

Famehouse, a division of UMG, is the preeminent leader in D2C solutions in music, defining & delivering the industry’s best-in-class service to connect artists with their fans. Established & headquartered in Philly, Fame House powers eCommerce for UMG’s labels, artists, and Bravado, along with a select roster of 3rd party clients. Our success & culture is fueled by collaboration, both within FH and with our partners. We are passionate about the impact of eCommerce for artists, providing a full service solution to grow an artist’s owned business including strategy, creative, storefront merchandising, fulfillment, customer service, technology, and more.

How we LEAD:

Merchandise and e-commerce is part of the fabric of music culture. For artists, it’s a way to develop and further articulate their brand. For fans, it’s another pathway to connecting with an artist and the culture they represent.

The Junior Motion Designer supports the development and execution of motion content across artist campaigns, storefront experiences, and digital marketing initiatives. Embedded within a Creative Pod and reporting to a Senior Motion Designer or Motion Lead, this role contributes to the creation of engaging, platform-ready motion assets that enhance brand storytelling and commercial performance.

Working closely with Digital Designers, Creative Directors, and Content Production teams, the Junior Motion Designer translates established creative direction into dynamic visual executions. This role is focused on craft development, technical growth, and executional excellence within structured creative systems.

This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career motion designer who is eager to grow within a fast-paced, collaborative environment and contribute to culturally relevant, music-driven digital experiences.

How You’ll CREATE

  • Execute motion assets across social, CRM, paid media, storefront, and campaign touchpoints.
  • Animate typography, layouts, and graphic systems developed by Digital Design teams.
  • Support the creation of motion toolkits and adaptable templates for scalable campaign rollout.
  • Assist in adapting creative concepts into multiple platform-specific formats and aspect ratios.
  • Collaborate with Senior Motion Designers to refine pacing, transitions, and visual hierarchy.
  • Integrate video, photography, and graphic assets into cohesive animated outputs.
  • Prepare files for delivery across digital platforms, ensuring technical compliance.
  • Maintain organized project files and adhere to established workflow standards.
  • Incorporate feedback from Creative Directors and design leads with clarity and precision.
  • Stay informed on evolving motion trends, tools, and cultural shifts in digital content.

Bring your VIBE

  • 1–3 years of motion design experience, internship or professional.
  • Proficiency in Adobe After Effects with working knowledge of Premiere Pro.
  • Strong foundation in typography, composition, and visual hierarchy.
  • Basic understanding of animation principles including timing, easing, and pacing.
  • Experience creating motion content for social or digital platforms.
  • Ability to take direction, iterate quickly, and learn in a collaborative team environment.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
  • Passion for music, culture, and digital storytelling.
  • Curiosity about emerging motion techniques, formats, and tools.

Perks Playlist:

Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive, and insight aren’t just values—they’re how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services

  • Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants

  • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)

  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

  • 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution

A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees

  • 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees

  • 2-weeks paid Winter Break

  • 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)

  • Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

  • Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Category:
Creative, Design & Production

Salary Range:

$54,00 - $75,000

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.

Top Skills

Adobe After Effects
Premiere Pro

Universal Music Group New York, New York, USA Office

1755 Broadway Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10018

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