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At Motion, people come first — always. We’re a growing team of thinkers, makers, and movers united by curiosity, creativity, and a results-driven mindset. From day one, you’ll be part of a culture that values transparency, collaboration, and the freedom to challenge the status quo. Here, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work makes a difference.

Ready to make your best career move yet?

Motion’s Chief Growth Officer and @prsachicago President @mrandrewkrause is looking everywhere, but can’t find a reason why you shouldn’t join us at our International Women’s Day Panel this Thursday, March 5th. Get your tickets at the link in our bio now. 

#AgencyInMotion #WomenLeaders #WomenInBusiness #WomensHistoryMonth
Motion Social Media Account Executive, @isabelledyyer, shares 2026 social benchmarks, TikTok’s new local feature & more in our latest Social Commotion. Visit our link in bio to read more. #AgencyInMotion
The rumors are true. We're hosting an #InternationalWomensDay Panel and lunch with @prsachicago on Thursday, March 5th at the Motion Agency office.

Hear from:
Motion owner, @kimeberl
SJ Luedtke from @navypierchicago
@noraquartaro from @pepsico
@bridgette.russell from @fieldmuseum
@susanna_wickham from @bgcchi

Get your tickets at the link in our bio. Do it! The Boss said so. #AgencyInMotion #WomenLeaders #WomenInBusiness
If marketing is all about connection, tone is what makes it resonate. So how do you stay consistent while flexing to fit every audience? We spoke with Associate Creative Director, Stefan Castellanos about mastering brand voice and building trust through the right words. Read more at the link in our bio. #AgencyInMotion
We had the honor of hosting four incredible finalists from the @bgcchi Youth of the Year program for an evening of media training and Speech 101 prep. Huge kudos to this Motion PR team who helped make the night so special. We’re always proud to open our doors to the next generation of change makers. 💙 #AgencyInMotion
As marketing becomes more data-driven, can creativity still lead the way? We asked our team how performance marketing and creative strategy work together, not against each other, to deliver results without losing the human touch. Read more from VP, New Business, Carie Pflug at the link in our bio. #AgencyInMotion
🇺🇸Motionites going for Gold at our annual Office Olympics! 🥇 Precision, speed and plenty of laughs made it a podium-worthy week celebrating the 2026 #WinterOlympics.🏆 #AgencyInMotion
As #Ramadan begins (February 17th–March 19th), we’re wishing peace and blessings to all who observe this meaningful month of reflection, gratitude, and community.

Ramadan Mubarak ✨ #AgencyInMotion

7.4%

employee turnover rate, far below the marketing industry average

98%

of employees surveyed 
“enjoy working at Motion”

95%

of employees consider Motion
“a great place to work”

A Better Place to Work DOES better work

From day one, you’ll be part of a culture that values transparency, collaboration, and the freedom to challenge the status quo. Here, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work makes a difference. In fact, we have two decades of experience putting our people first. It’s why our turnover rate is just 7.4%, far below the marketing industry average of 30%. And, in a recent survey accounting for 100% of our staff, 98% of our employees said they “enjoy working at Motion,” with 95% considering Motion “a great place to work.”

95% of Motion employees said they consider Motion

“a great place to work”

  • Motion team members working on their laptops at a table
  • Motion team members working in the office
  • Motion Team by the riverwalk on the steps

winner

Crain’s Named Us One of Chicago’s Best Places to Work

Crain's 2025 best place to work in chicago

using the f.o.r.c.e

Team members across a spectrum of marketing disciplines are united in how we work by a set of agency values called FORCE. Staff “use the FORCE” to be Forthright, Open-minded, Resilient, Challenge-hungry, and Entrepreneurial in tackling marketing challenges of all kinds.

Our values guide us in countless ways, directing everything from how we service our clients (transparently and respectfully) to how we solve problems (challenging assumptions and pushing for better) to how we respond under pressure (flexibly and confidently).


benefits with “life-work” balance in mind

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Voluntary term life, critical illness, identity theft, and more
  • Generous PTO (4 weeks 0-7 years, 5 weeks 8+ years)
  • MotionFlex – WFH (our flexible, hybrid model offering a generous bank of work-from-home days taken at your convenience)
  • 12 Paid holidays
  • Low-Impact Fridays (½ day Fridays and fewer meetings, work permitting)
  • “On-Call” Week (off between Christmas through New Year’s, work permitting)
  • 401k Retirement Savings with Employer Match
  • Paid parental, short-term medical, and bereavement leaves
  • Annual Performance Reviews
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (FSAs and HSAs)
  • Pre-tax transit and parking accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Mentorship Program
  • Complimentary On-Site Fitness Facility (in Chicago)
  • Dog-friendly office

a give-back culture

Caring about the world around us just makes sense. And we think it’s important to nurture team growth as well as individual growth. So, we routinely support and participate in agency activities, educational opportunities, and community service efforts that align with our agency values to enrich our culture.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago logo
Special Olympics of Illinois Logo
My Block, My Hood, My City Logo
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driven by de&i

As a woman-owned agency, we’ve long embraced efforts to be more equitable and inclusive. From our senior leadership to our interns, there are no barriers — just opportunities for every voice to be heard and every individual to grow.

More than a goal, we see DE&I initiatives as works in progress to be celebrated. We practice inclusion every chance we get and consider diversity of perspective an agency superpower. Because it’s our collective differences – in professional background, life experience and belief system – that fuel innovation and ultimately drive success.

the difference our differences make

We believe in promoting from within, playing to people’s strengths, and challenging one another to perform at their best. By living DE&I every day, we’re building a community where differences inspire, collaboration flourishes, and everyone has the chance to get ahead.

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