Motion Designer (Contract)

The Worldwide Brand organization is looking for a Motion Designer to bring the brand to life through movement. This role focuses on executing high-quality motion design across brand and marketing touchpoints while learning and applying the brand's motion principles and systems.

This is an individual contributor role centered on strong craft, reliable execution, and collaboration. You'll work closely with Brand Designers and Creative Leadership to ensure motion is thoughtful, consistent, and aligned to the brand - leveraging modern creative tools, including AI, to enhance efficiency and exploration.

This is a contract role through SDI (Lenovo's approved staffing partner) with an anticipated duration of 12-18 months, based on business needs. The individual will be employed by SDI and assigned to support Lenovo. This position is not eligible for Lenovo employee benefits, and there is no guarantee of extension or conversion to a Lenovo full-time role. All employment terms, including compensation and benefits, will be managed by SDI.

What you'll do:

* Design and produce motion assets across brand and marketing channels (campaigns, social, launches, events, brand storytelling)

* Translate static brand designs into clear, expressive motion

* Apply existing motion principles, patterns, and guidelines consistently

* Collaborate early with Brand Designers to plan motion needs

* Create and adapt motion assets for different formats and platforms

* Incorporate feedback efficiently and iterate on work

* Use creative AI tools to accelerate ideation, streamline production workflows, and explore motion concepts responsibly

* Ensure motion work meets brand, quality, and accessibility standards

What you'll own:

* Execution and quality of assigned motion work

* Timely delivery of production-ready motion assets

* Consistent application of brand motion guidelines

* Responsible and effective use of AI tools within established brand standards

Qualifications:

* 3-5 years of experience in motion design, ideally within an in-house, brand, or product-focused team

* Strong fundamentals in animation, timing, typography, and visual storytelling

* Proficiency in After Effects (or equivalent) and modern design workflows

* Working knowledge of creative AI tools (e.g., generative visual tools, AI-assisted animation workflows, concept generation tools) and ability to apply them thoughtfully

* Ability to manage multiple projects and incorporate feedback effectively

* Portfolio demonstrating brand-driven motion work and strong craft fundamentals

* Working proficiency in Mandarin is a plus, not required.