Motion Designer

New York City, NY (On-site)

$93K/yr – $128K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end motion design for social-first content, from concept to polished executions across platforms.

  • Drive motion design for short- and long-form content
  • Collaborate with design and video teams to maintain cohesive storytelling

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Translate visual design storyboards into polished motion graphics and social-first video content
  • Bring static design concepts to life with thoughtful motion, timing, and storytelling for social platforms
  • Collaborate closely with visual designers and video editors to ensure cohesive creative execution across all stages of production
  • Create motion systems that flex across short-form reactive content and long-form YouTube programming
  • Ensure content is optimized for platform-native best practices across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging formats
  • Prepare and manage working files across Figma, Illustrator, and Photoshop for motion execution
  • Build and maintain organized, scalable After Effects projects with strong production structure
  • Collaborate on GFX and design updates where motion input is required
  • Contribute ideas in creative sessions and help push concepts further through motion thinking
  • Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly iterative production environment

Requirements

  • ~5 years of experience in motion design, animation, or related creative production roles
  • Mastery of After Effects
  • Strong working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma for motion prep and asset workflows
  • Experience using Premiere Pro and collaborating closely with video editors
  • Proven experience creating both short-form and long-form social content
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
  • Comfort in fast-paced, iterative environments with shifting priorities
  • Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to experiment and refine
  • Deep familiarity with social media content formats and platform behavior

Preferred

  • 3D motion and rendering experience (Cinema 4D, Blender, or similar tools)
  • Experience adapting or updating design systems for motion and GFX
  • Background working with music, artists, or music-focused brands
  • Experience presenting your own work to creative teams or stakeholders
  • Passion for music culture and how it intersects with visual storytelling

Benefits

  • In addition to competitive base pay we offer rewards including bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, plus exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing, and a generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences.
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The only streaming platform for #motiondesign, #animation, and #VFX. Grab a FREE trial or subscribe: http://stashmedia.tv/archive/The Stash Permanent Collection provides an essential and constantly growing creative resource to studios, agencies, broadcasters, freelancers, brands, and schools in over 50 countries.

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