Senior 2D Motion Designer (Video Editing + Motion)

Landor is looking for a Senior 2D Motion Designer (Video Editing + Motion) to join our Mumbai Studio. Could this be you?

We are Landor.

World-leading brand experts,
underpinned by the most expansive strategic & creative capabilities in our category.

We make brands more valuable and less vulnerable.

We build brands differently. We work with our clients to define and solve their business problems through the lens of brand. We strategically join the dots between our design, experience, governance and measurement capabilities, and always connect our brand work to business outcomes.

Landor companies also include amp (sonic branding), bdg (workplace & architectural experts), Deep Local (creative technologists) and ManvsMachine(3D motion design).

We are part of WPP.

What you’ll do:

• Motion Design & Animation: Design and animate 2D motion assets across platforms (brand identity, social, content, UI/UX, presentations, film). Create compelling brand films, explainers, and campaign videos that bring visual identities to life.

• Video Editing & Film Craft: Lead editing of brand films, promotional videos, and social content. Strong ability in film/video editing, sequencing, pacing, and integrating footage with motion graphics.

• Scripting & Storytelling: Develop storyboards and scripts that connect brand strategy to film and motion. Ability to craft narratives, plan voiceovers, and align visual direction with messaging.

• Sound Design: Integrate sound design into films and animations—music selection, voiceover syncing, sound effects—to enhance storytelling.

• Production & Delivery: End-to-end ownership from ideation to final delivery, including packaging motion guidelines, toolkits, and templates.

• Collaboration: Work closely with designers, strategists, and production teams to ensure films and motion work align with branding and business objectives.

What you’ll need:

• Core Motion Design Expertise: Multiple years of experience in 2D motion design and film/video editing, animation, or visual storytelling (agency, production, or broadcast background preferred). Strong portfolio showcasing brand-related motion work. Demonstrated understanding of animation principles, transitions, easing, and timing. Attention to detail in type, layout, and movement.). Strong portfolio showcasing brand films, animations, and edits.

• Brand Focus: Proven ability to translate brand identities into compelling films, videos, and motion graphics. Understanding of branding principles, not just execution.

• Software Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro. Ability to edit short-form video and apply basic sound design (music, VO syncing, sound effects). Comfortable working across formats (social, digital, video, environmental). Strong ability in editing workflows, colour grading, and sound integration.

• Bonus Skills & Emerging Tech: Experience with 3D tools (Cinema 4D, Blender, Redshift), prototyping tools (Rive, Lottie), Figma/UI/UX workflows, After Effects expressions/scripting (p5js), and interest in emerging motion/interactive technologies.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week.

We build brands. We build futures. Landor, a WPP company, is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics, committed to a culture of respect where everyone belongs and can progress in their careers.

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