Motion Graphics Lead

**Company Description**
Montu is Australia’s largest medical cannabis company. With operations in Australia and Europe, we take a technology-first approach to improving the medical cannabis patient experience - whether it’s by delivering best-in-class online clinical care, or through our industry-leading product lines and innovative supply chain management tools.

Montu operates a fully integrated, end-to-end ecosystem of healthcare companies that touches every part of the medical cannabis experience, from patient care through to pharmacy dispensing, clinical education, product development, wholesale distribution and more.

Recognised by the Deloitte Fast 50 as the fastest growing tech company in Australia for two years running - with revenue growth of over 26,000% and 9,000% - Montu is now the largest business of its kind outside North America.

This role is an Australia-based, fully work-from-home position, with access to co-working spaces in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Our team is driven and ambitious, and we need someone who can make an immediate impact and push boundaries. As an in-house team, we are passionate about our mission and committed to making a difference in the lives of our patients through innovative creativity.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Create best in class motion graphics to elevate our brand’s communication and campaigns.
- Develop and maintain the creative vision for projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Conceptualise and design captivating 2D and 3D animations for various digital platforms including social media, websites, and digital advertisements.
- Work closely with the Creative Director, Design Director, Art Directors, and other creative team members to create engaging, best-in-class motion graphics work to support the creative needs of our brands, including our main B2C brand, Alternaleaf.
- Lead a motion team, providing guidance, feedback, and mentorship to foster growth and ensure the highest quality of work.
- Collaborate with the creative teams to develop concepts and storyboards that effectively communicate key messages and brand narratives.
- Lead the motion graphics evolution of the brand guidelines.
- Create visually stunning title sequences, transitions, and effects to enhance video content and engage audiences.
- Design animated infographics and data visualisations to present complex information in an engaging and easily understandable manner.
- Produce animated logos and brand elements to maintain brand consistency across all motion graphic assets.
- Stay updated on emerging trends and best practices in motion design, animation, and visual effects to continuously innovate and elevate the quality of motion graphic content.
- Work closely with video editors and other team members to integrate motion graphics seamlessly into video projects.
- Collaborate with clients or stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide creative solutions that meet their needs and objectives.
- Create and implement post-production workflows.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.
- Maintain organised project files and documentation to facilitate efficient collaboration and version control.

**Qualifications**
You love the opportunity to innovate, have impact and take the urgency and ambiguity in your stride that often come with working for a company on a mission to drive change, and to scale, at a pace.

**In addition to these foundations, you will have**:

- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Animation, Multimedia Arts, or related field.
- 6+ years of experience in motion graphics design, preferably in a studio, agency, or production environment.
- Proficiency in industry-standard motion graphics and animation software such as Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Adobe Illustrator.
- 1-2 years experience leading a small team and projects.
- Strong understanding of design principles, typography, and composition, with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to translate complex ideas and concepts into visually compelling motion graphic animations.
- Experience with 2D and 3D animation techniques, including character animation, motion tracking, and particle effects.
- Excellent storytelling and narrative skills, with the ability to convey emotions and messages effectively through motion graphics.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and take direction from creative leads or clients.
- Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and work efficiently under tight deadlines.
- Strong portfolio showcasing a range of motion graphics and animation projects, demonstrating creativity, technical proficiency, and attention to detail.

**Additional Information**
You’ll be joining a highly motivated, agile team where your ideas and work will directly influence the direction and progress of an expanding global