Senior Motion Designer

Seattle, WA (On-site)

$130K/yr – $155K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 12 days ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end product-led motion and video production to showcase product value, translate capabilities into memorable narratives, and maintain high-quality motion systems across multiple concurrent projects.

  • Lead edit-to-delivery of product demos and brand videos
  • Collaborate with Product Marketing, Design, and Brand to craft visual narratives

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Design and animate product-led motion that showcases product value and communicates UI interactions in a clear, engaging way without relying on traditional screen recordings
  • Create polished product demos, social-first videos, keynote content, launch assets, and high-impact brand videos that elevate the Gradial brand
  • Own the video production process from edit to final delivery, including pacing, music, voiceover synchronization, sound design, color correction, and finishing
  • Partner closely with Product Marketing, Product Design, and Brand to translate product capabilities into memorable visual narratives
  • Maintain a high standard of creative quality across every deliverable while continuously refining motion systems and production workflows
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-moving environment, balancing speed with thoughtful execution from concept through final delivery

Requirements

  • Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects with a deep understanding of motion design principles
  • Strong video editing skills using Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve, including editing to music and voiceover
  • Experience with Jitter or similar motion design tools for UI animation and social content
  • Experience using AI-powered creative tools such as Runway as part of a modern production workflow
  • Previous experience creating motion content for technology companies, startups, or product-led organizations
  • A portfolio that demonstrates exceptional product marketing, UI motion, and storytelling rather than purely illustrative animation
  • Strong visual craft with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex concepts through motion
  • Comfortable collaborating across cross-functional teams and incorporating feedback throughout the creative process

Preferred

  • Experience with Cinema 4D or Spline for 3D motion design
  • Working knowledge of Figma and collaborating directly with product design files
  • Experience creating Lottie animations using Bodymovin or similar workflows
  • Familiarity with Frame.io or comparable creative review platforms
  • Experience editing podcast or long-form video content

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and meaningful equity
  • Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
  • Fast-paced environment with flexibility and ownership
  • Real impact, zero bureaucracy
  • A front-row seat to building category-defining AI infrastructure
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Gradial

Enterprise content supply chains are broken.Fragmented tools, messy data, and endless delays leave marketing teamsstruggling to deliver consistent omni-channel experiences. It’s time for a changethat brings speed, clarity, and scalability to your operations.Gradial breaks the cycle by cutting delays, simplifying operations, and empowering your team to focus on what matters most—your brand and customers.

Founded in 2023
Seattle, Washington, USA
49 employees (5 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
10K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
31.8%
Direct
44.5%
Referral
7.7%
Social
14.2%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~49

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (6% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
Median Tenure
1.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Total Funding
$18.3M
Last Raise
Series A, 12 months ago

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