Sr. Graphic & Motion Designer

Overview

Chick-fil-A's Content Design & Production (CD+P) team is a lean collective of creatives, designers, and publishers supporting a wide range of content development needs from across the business, specializing in training as well as internal communications and event collateral for Staff, Operators, and Team Members. We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Lead specializing in motion graphics who is artistic, hands-on, highly collaborative, and passionate about every aspect of the creative process from concept to completion.

Working closely with the Principal Creative Lead, design team, and content producers the Senior Design Lead serves a broad range of internal partners through the creation of world class design assets and high-end animations that engage audiences and elevate Chick-fil-A's branded learning experiences and events. As a client-first, team focused, creative problem solver the Senior Design Lead will steward the Chick-fil-A brand ensuring all art, illustration, iconography, and other design elements are in alignment with brand and visual identity standards.

Our Flexible Future model offers a healthy mix of working in person and virtually, strengthening key elements of the Chick-fil-A culture by fostering collaboration and community.

Responsibilities

• Creative Excellence - Consistently deliver high standards, best in class content, without compromising quality
• Concept and Ideation - Champion innovative ideas and build consensus
• Progressive Vision - Pursue new mediums across Chick-fil-A to elevate content in service of the internal audiences
• Brand Stewardship - Admiration for the brand and desire to achieve Chick-fil-A's mission to be the world's most caring company.

• Concept, create, and develop design assets and motion graphics for internal learning initiatives, events, and communications
• Work with the principal creative lead, learning designers, and internal stakeholders to understand visual design goals and develop innovative, effective creative solutions
• Steward the Chick-fil-A brand ensuring all art, illustration, iconography, and other design elements are in alignment with brand and visual identity standards
• Develop and present visual design concepts, visual treatments, and prototypes

• Concept, develop, and create high-quality design elements, motion graphics, animations, and multimedia content
• Develop and execute multimedia strategies, ideas, and concepts for various projects
• Conceptualize content ideas, participate in creative brainstorms, develop storyboards, and implement creative strategies
• Prototype design solutions using AI tools to streamline production and accelerate ideation
• Ensure content meets target audience objectives and aligns with Chick-fil-A brand and visual identity guidelines
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices

• Oversee the entire project lifecycle from initial concept to final delivery
• Develop and manage project timelines, scheduling, budgets, and client communication
• Under the guidance of the Creative Lead, manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Align with client and communicate effectively with key stakeholders
• Be self-directed, organized and a master at managing multiple projects at once
• Manage external agencies and production partners, including onboard, SOWs and key deliverables
• Track expenses and ensure projects stay within budget
• Finish, encode, and deliver final files according to desired specs and platform
• Ensure final product meets client expectations, quality standards, and aligns with brand guidelines

• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and internal creative teams
• Comfortable presenting concepts, wireframes and incorporating stakeholder feedback/ direction into actionable solutions
• Adept at receiving constructive feedback, defending ideas where appropriate, and implementing solutions
• Work closely with creative specialists (writers, editors, and designers) to ensure seamless execution of projects

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Art, Marketing, Communications or equivalent experience
• 5 years working with a creative team as a design specialist
• Relevant experience in design, animation, motion graphics or a related field
• Design portfolio showcasing range of projects and platforms
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects
• Proficiency in Figma, MS PowerPoint, Keynote, or Google Slides
• Strong knowledge of AI design tools such as Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, DALL-E, Gemini, Runway, etc.
• Working knowledge of AI video creation tools such as Synthesia, Veo 3, Sora, Vyond, etc.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Fluency in visual design principles, visual storytelling and creative visualization.
• Current industry knowledge and understanding of design processes, platforms, and best practices

• Bachelor's degree in design, art, marketing, communications
• Experience in various video editing platforms (e.g., Premiere, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve or Lightworks)
• Visual storyteller and creative thinker with keen eye for detail and a passion for good design
• Ability to conceptualize and execute compelling design solutions that align with project goals and brand standards
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter who exhibits a strong work ethic, reliability, and dependability
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Ability to receive and incorporate constructive feedback from multiple stakeholders and implement solutions
• Desire to work collaboratively as part of a larger team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to pitch new concepts to the Creative Lead, internal stakeholders, and the production team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside diverse teams
• Drive to explore new technologies, AI, and industry best practices
• Knowledge of, or experience with, QSR or franchise industry