Graphics and Motion Designer

Job description

About Chief Detective

Chief Detective is a fast‑growing, US‑based performance and brand marketing agency built for the modern internet.

We’re a Top 10 Meta partner and a creative force on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and multiple other social platforms — helping brands scale through bold ideas, smart design, and thumb‑stopping visuals that perform.

We’re now expanding our in‑house Graphics Department, and we’re looking for a talented creative to join us early in the journey.

If you’re ready to flex your design skills, learn from industry pros, and grow your career with a US‑based company that’s exploding in the social advertising space — this is your moment.

Role

We’re on the hunt for a pro Graphic Designer & experienced Motion Graphics artist who can assemble and create static image ads and light motion content that look amazing and drive performance.

You’ll be designing for top‑tier clients across Meta and TikTok, blending artistry with marketing insight to deliver creative that truly connects.

You’ll collaborate closely with our post production, creative, and growth teams to craft assets that speak each brand’s language — and perform powerfully in the feed.

What You’ll Do

• Assemble and design high‑performing static ads and light motion graphics (light animation and transitions, when necessary) from existing client brand assets, across multiple aspect ratios (Meta, TikTok, Google, Pinterest, etc).
  
  
• Develop visuals that reflect each brand’s unique voice and tone, while optimizing for performance.
  
  
• Collaborate with copywriters, editors, and strategists to create ad campaigns that stand out and convert.
  
  
• Adapt and version designs for different platforms and audiences, working from proven templates, and innovating new formats.
  
  
• Maintain high creative standards while moving fast and meeting deadlines.
  
  
• Contribute to team brainstorms, testing new creative ideas and ad formats.
  
  
• Occasionally support short‑form video editing or light animation projects.
  
  
• Assists the Sr. Art director and Head of Brand in building and updating client brand kits.
  
  
• Assists the Head of Brand and Sr. Art Director in rolling out new graphic elements for deployment (CTAs, end cards, etc).
  
  
• Builds call to action end cards for use in the post production pipeline.
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

Creative & Design Expertise

• 3+ years professional experience in graphic design, ideally in performance or brand marketing.
  
  
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling, composition, color, typography, and layout for digital ads.
  
  
• Knowledgeable in the core elements of design and best practices: composition, typography, visual hierarchy, leading, kerning, balance, etc.
  
  
• Ability to create scroll‑stopping static ads and light motion graphics tailored for Meta and TikTok.
  
  
• Experience designing across multiple aspect ratios (1:1, 9:16, 4:5, 16:9) and adapting creative for different platforms.
  
  
• Proven ability to balance creativity with performance — you design for both impact and conversion.
  
  

Tools & Technical Skills

• Expert‑level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop (ad creation, compositing, retouching) and After Effects (light motion graphics and animation).
  
  
• Working knowledge of Canva and Figma for collaboration and rapid iteration.
  
  
• (Bonus) Experience with video editing software (Premiere Pro, CapCut, or similar).
  
  
• (Bonus) Familiarity with project management tools like ClickUp or Monday.com, and communication tools like Slack and Frame.io.
  
  
• Knowledgeable in Google docs, slides, sheets, etc.
  
  

Marketing Awareness

• Understanding of social ad best practices, especially for Meta (Facebook, Instagram) and TikTok.
  
  
• Experience interpreting creative briefs, brand guidelines, and performance feedback to refine designs.
  
  
• Awareness of brand tone, cultural nuance, and sensitivity in visual communication.
  
  

Communication & Collaboration

• Excellent English communication skills — written, spoken, and visual.
  
  
• Strong ability to collaborate remotely with cross‑functional teams (strategy, copy, video, post).
  
  
• Comfortable taking direction and feedback while contributing creative ideas proactively.
  
  

Work Ethic & Mindset

• Highly self‑motivated, organized, and capable of managing your own workload and priorities.
  
  
• A problem‑solver who looks for solutions, not roadblocks.
  
  
• Excited by fast‑paced, evolving environments — and eager to help build a creative department from the ground up.
  
  
• Team‑oriented, reliable, and fun to work with.
  
  At Chief Detective, culture is everything! Winning is supposed to be fun!

Why This Role Rocks

• Get your foot in the door with a US‑based company that’s rapidly scaling and recognized as a top player on Meta.
  
  
• Career growth potential — help build out our Graphics Department and grow into leadership as the team expands.
  
  
• Competitive pay in USD, plus time‑off benefits.
  
  
• Work remotely from anywhere in Latin America, on campaigns that reach global audiences.
  
  
• Collaborate with an international, talented team that values creativity, curiosity, and results.
  
  
• Join an agency where your work will actually be seen — and perform.
  
  
• Learn from the best in the business!

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Media

Required Skill Profession

Ámbito Creativo